Top 10 Teams in
College Football History
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This season marks the 150th anniversary of college football.
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A panel of 150 media members,
athletic administrators and former
players and coaches was assembled.
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They helped to select ESPN's list of top college teams of all-time.
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1. 1971 Nebraska, 13-0
Nebraska defeated No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4
in the season's final poll.
2. 2004 USC, 13-0
The Trojans won back-to-back championships, remaining No. 1 all season.
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3. 1972 USC, 12-0
The Trojans won their third national title in
11 seasons under coach John McKay.
4. 1995 Nebraska, 12-0
The Huskers won every game by at least 14 points.
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5. 2018 Clemson, 15-0
The Tigers defending national champion Alabama 44-16 in the championship game.
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6. 2005 Texas, 13-0
The Longhorns upset No. 1 USC 41-38, ending
the Trojans' 34-game winning streak.
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7. 2001 Miami, 12-0
The Hurricanes extended their win streak to
22 games by winning the championship game.
8. 1979 Alabama, 12-0
This was coach Paul "Bear" Bryant's sixth
and final championship team.
9. 1956 Oklahoma, 10-0
The Sooners completed their third straight undefeated season.
10. 2009 Alabama, 14-0
Alabama won the first of five national championships under coach Nick Saban