The best football colleges in the country have records that speak for themselves. Just a look at their wins and losses tells you why they are the best. Most of them have been Heisman Trophy winners once or twice too. These teams represent the 10 best football colleges in the country and there is a good chance that you already know every one of them.
Michigan Wolverines
The Michigan Wolverines hold an impressive record of 877 wins, 303 losses, and 38 ties. With 3 Heisman Trophy wins and 11 National Championships, it is not hard to see why they’re the best.
Texas Longhorns
The Texas Longhorns have 842 wins to their credit along with 320 losses and 34 ties. Not far off from the Wolverines in these records, the Longhorns only have 2 Heisman Trophy wins and 4 National Championships to their credit. Still, you can only use the word “only” when comparing these figures to the Wolverines.
Nebraska Cornhuskers
With 834 wins, 340 losses, and 41 ties the Nebraska Cornhuskers take the third spot on this list. The Cornhuskers also boast 3 Heisman Trophy wins and 5 National Championships.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The famous Fighting Irish come in fourth with a record of 833 wins, just barely behind the Cornhuskers. They have 289 losses and 42 ties behind them too. The Fighting Irish hold their own with 7 Heisman Trophy wins and a whopping 11 National Championships.
Ohio State Buckeyes
The Buckeyes come up four spots behind their chief rivals but their 817 wins, 308 losses, and 53 ties are nothing to sneeze at. Their 7 Heisman Trophy wins and 7 National championships aren’t bad either.
Penn State Nittany Lions
The Penn State Nittany Lions make the list next claiming 810 wins, 351 losses, and 43 ties. One Heisman Trophy win and 2 National Championships are on their list of accomplishments too.
Alabama Crimson Tide
The Alabama Crimson Tide is the seventh best college football team with 809 wins, 316 losses, and 43 ties. They are one of only two teams on this list without a Heisman Trophy win but have 12 National Championships.
Oklahoma Sooners
The Oklahoma Sooners have an accomplished record that features 794 wins, 304 losses, and 53 ties in addition to 7 National Championships and 5 Heisman Trophy wins. It is clear why the Oklahoma Sooners made this top 10 list.
Tennessee Volunteers
The Tennessee Volunteers are the second team to make this list without a Heisman Trophy win but their 781 wins along with 332 losses and 55 ties make them one of the best. Their 6 National Championships don’t hurt either.
USC Trojans
The Trojans take spot number ten with 772 wins, 306 losses, and 54 ties. They lay claim to 7 Heisman Trophy wins and 11 National Championships as well.
These teams clearly represent the best football colleges in the country. Their accomplishments speak for themselves. In the end, it is their stats show what the best of the best have managed to do in the competitive world of college football.
Thomas Rheinecker writes about schools with the best online university rankings.