The Top 10 College Football Teams of All Time

Ranking the top 10 college football teams of all time is a difficult task, as different eras and styles of play make comparisons challenging.

However, here is a list of 10 teams that are widely considered among the greatest in college football history:

1. 1971 Nebraska Cornhuskers – This dominant team went 13-0 and outscored opponents 50.2 to 8.2 points per game, featuring a suffocating defense known as the “Blackshirts.”
2. 1995 Nebraska Cornhuskers – Another legendary Nebraska team, the 1995 Cornhuskers went 12-0 and featured a potent rushing attack led by Heisman Trophy winner Tommie Frazier.
3. 1972 USC Trojans – This team went 12-0 and was led by Heisman Trophy winner and future NFL star running back Anthony Davis.
4. 2001 Miami Hurricanes – The 2001 Miami Hurricanes went 12-0 and featured a roster full of future NFL stars, including Ed Reed, Clinton Portis, and Andre Johnson.
5. 1945 Army Black Knights – Coached by legendary coach Red Blaik and led by Heisman Trophy winners Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis, Army went 9-0 and outscored opponents 412 to 46.
6. 1979 Alabama Crimson Tide – This dominant team went 12-0 and featured a defense known as the “Junkyard Dogs,” as well as future NFL stars Ozzie Newsome and Don McNeal.

7. 2005 Texas Longhorns – Led by quarterback Vince Young, the 2005 Texas Longhorns went 13-0 and won a thrilling national championship game against USC.
8. 1997 Michigan Wolverines – The 1997 Michigan Wolverines went 12-0 and won the national championship behind a suffocating defense led by Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson.
9. 2004 USC Trojans – The 2004 USC Trojans went 13-0 and won the national championship behind a dynamic offense led by Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart and running back Reggie Bush.

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10. 1981 Clemson Tigers – Coached by Danny Ford, the 1981 Clemson Tigers went 12-0 and won the national championship behind a stout defense led by future NFL stars Jeff Davis and William Perry.

Again, this is just one possible ranking of the top 10 college football teams of all time, and there are many other great teams that could be included on this list.