History and tradition of winning. Blue blood programs
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Georgia shouldn’t be ahead of Nebraska
Recency bias, along with ND and Michigan.
I'm grateful to Io_a to giving us the Dean of B1G football coaches. Long may he reign!!!!!
Should Nebraska even be on the list ? At one point they were but not even winning a conference championship in 25 years seems to move them from a WAS to IS category
Why don’t you take a stab at your top10..
LSU Has won 4 national titles and the 2019 LSU arguably was one of the best teams in college football history..
The ranking here is pretty bad, but still embarrassing that a non-blue blood was picked over us. My ranking:
1. Alabama
2. Oklahoma
3. Ohio State
4. Notre Dame
5. USC
6. Michigan
7. Texas
8. Nebraska
9. Penn State
10. Georgia
4-6 were pretty hard to determine and depends how much you weight before WWII era and after. I would have put Nebraska ahead of Texas just a few years ago as well, and we've definitely been sliding.
Away with ye, ya scurvy dog! The narrative is Nebraska's glory days are past and will never return! More fake news out of you and you'll be answering to oldjar!
The years of being ranked in the AP top 25 makes me think Nebraska is actually a bit underrated historically.
You idiot blue bloods are made through out history not a decade or two..
I bet that we were higher than 9th, 20 years ago. You idiot!
And depending on the publication we may or may not still be considered a blue blood....you idiot!
"They were Blue Bloods, but not anymore: Nebraska; Florida State (maybe they were a blue blood once, but two decades of success really doesn't measure up); Miami (same)." Eleven Warriors
"Michigan, Alabama, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma and USC. These 6 teams are part of the fabric of college football and the sport wouldn’t be what it is today without their contributions. There are other teams that some consider to be Blue Bloods (or these teams consider themselves to be Blue Bloods): Tennessee, Nebraska, Penn State, Miami and Texas. There are also teams that aren’t as widely considered to be Blue Bloods but based on their overall history maybe they should be: Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Clemson, and LSU." Mike Farrell
"The Cornhuskers were absolute blue bloods until the past decade-and-a-half of irrelevance pushed them off the list." On3
"I don't think Nebraska can still be considered a blueblood when it (1) hasn't won a conference title in 25 years, (2) ranks outside the top 25 ." MGoblog
"Jul 16, 2024 — Nebraska's college football “Blue Blood” status revoked according to analyst Andy Staples | Sporting News." Sporting News
I posed the question to AI.
Not saying this is a true blue blood list but wanted to see what it would come up with. 4 is interesting.
Over the last half a century rank the top 10 collegiate football teams by winning %?
Not saying this is a true blue blood list but wanted to see what it would come up with. 4 is interesting.
Over the last half a century rank the top 10 collegiate football teams by winning %?
ChatGPT said:
Determining the top 10 collegiate football teams by winning percentage over the past 50 years (1975–2025) requires comprehensive data that isn't fully available in the provided sources. However, based on historical performance and available records up to recent years, the following programs have been among the most successful:- Alabama Crimson Tide: Under coaches like Bear Bryant and Nick Saban, Alabama has maintained a high winning percentage, especially with multiple national championships in recent decades.
- Ohio State Buckeyes: Consistently strong in the Big Ten, Ohio State has been a dominant force with numerous conference titles and a high winning percentage.
- Oklahoma Sooners: Known for their potent offenses and strong coaching, Oklahoma has sustained a high level of success in the Big 12 and previously in the Big Eight.
- Boise State Broncos: While not from a Power Five conference, Boise State has achieved an impressive winning percentage, highlighted by notable victories in major bowl games.
- Michigan Wolverines: With a storied history, Michigan has consistently been competitive, contributing to a strong winning record over the past half-century.
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish: As an independent program, Notre Dame has maintained a national presence with a commendable winning percentage.
- USC Trojans: Particularly dominant in the early 2000s, USC has been a significant force in college football, especially within the Pac-12.
- Nebraska Cornhuskers: Especially during the 1990s under coach Tom Osborne, Nebraska enjoyed a period of dominance, contributing to a high winning percentage.
- Florida State Seminoles: Under coach Bobby Bowden, FSU became a powerhouse, with sustained success contributing to their winning record.
- Miami Hurricanes: Known for their dominance in the 1980s and early 2000s, Miami has a notable winning percentage over the past 50 years.
Or you could go this route.
Rank the top 10 collegiate football programs over the past century, based on winning %.
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Please note that winning percentages can fluctuate with each season, and for the most current statistics, it's advisable to consult official NCAA records or individual school athletic departments.
Rank the top 10 collegiate football programs over the past century, based on winning %.
ChatGPT said:
Based on available data up to January 5, 2025, here are the top 10 collegiate football programs ranked by all-time winning percentage:- Michigan Wolverines: .733 winning percentage (965 wins, 337 losses, 43 ties)
- Ohio State Buckeyes: .731 winning percentage (962 wins, 345 losses, 53 ties)
- Alabama Crimson Tide: .731 winning percentage (974 wins, 354 losses, 44 ties)
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish: .730 winning percentage (929 wins, 335 losses, 42 ties)
- Oklahoma Sooners: .727 winning percentage (950 wins, 349 losses, 53 ties)
- Texas Longhorns: .705 winning percentage (961 wins, 388 losses, 33 ties)
- USC Trojans: .694 winning percentage (882 wins, 382 losses, 54 ties)
- Nebraska Cornhuskers: .693 winning percentage (924 wins, 401 losses, 40 ties)
- Penn State Nittany Lions: .692 winning percentage (943 wins, 409 losses, 42 ties)
- Tennessee Volunteers: .680 winning percentage (886 wins, 413 losses, 53 ties)
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Please note that winning percentages can fluctuate with each season, and for the most current statistics, it's advisable to consult official NCAA records or individual school athletic departments.
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