College football attracts millions of fans across the country, especially when football season rolls around. Rivalries between the schools are fierce, with high school spirit and beatings and beatings between students broadcast live on national television. That’s why watching the game and staying up-to-date on football games excites many viewers, especially alumni and those associated with a particular school, usually the one that represents their state. College football is almost as exciting as the National Football League (NFL). As with professional football, everyone has their own favorite team. However, throughout history there are undoubtedly better teams than others that have worked their way to the top. After all, soccer can be objectively measured through scores and points like most other sports. When it comes to greatness, the stats say it all. Below are some of the best football teams in college football history.
1971 Nebraska Cornhuskers
The 1971 Cornhuskers are considered one of the greatest college football teams to ever exist. There is little disagreement about the greatness of this team, just looking at their offense that is averaging over 39 points per game and giving up just 8.2 points per game. Led by punt and kick returner Johnny Rodgers, who unsurprisingly won the 1972 Heisman Trophy, the 1972 Cornhuskers beat Oklahoma, which was ranked No. 2 at the time with a 35-31 record during the Day. Thanksgiving. The 1972 Cornhuskers-Oklahoma game has been called the “Game of the Century”. The Cornhuskers finished that season with a 13-0 record and a 38-6 thrashing in the Orange Bowl against Alabama.
1972 USC Trojans
When the 1972 season ended, the USC Trojans finished with an incredible 12-0 record, showing just how successful this team was. They defeated Ohio State in the Rose Bowl by a score of 42-17 under head coach John McKay. That season, the Trojans were named number 1 in all media polls and ballots.
1995 Nebraska Cornhuskers
The 1995 Nebraska had it all, great offense and great defense. It was no wonder that they were able to defeat four teams in the Top 10 by no less than 23 points. They also had a flawless running game on Lawrence Phillips and Ahman Green. The 1995 season was his second consecutive national championship, winning the Fiesta Bowl against Florida by a score of 62-24.
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That year, the Black Knights teamed with the military and the Allies to win World War II and went on a fall campaign with running back Glenn Davis and running back Felix “Doc” Blanchard. Both players won the coveted Heisman Trophy, Blanchard in 1945 when he rushed for 718 yards and 19 TDs, and Davis in 1946. The Army finished the season with a 9-0 record. They defeated Notre Dame 48-0 and defeated the Pennsylvania Quakers 61-0.
2001 Miami Hurricanes
The 2001 Miami Hurricanes had some incredibly good players who were drafted first in the 2002 NFL Draft: American quarterback Ken Dorsey, offensive tackle Bryant “Mount” Mckinnie, running back Clinton Portis, cornerbacks Mike Rumph and Phillip Buchanon, wide receiver Jeremy Shockey and safety Edward Reed.