Top Ten Best College Football Teams 

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Indeed, we never get enough of the everyday talks of who is the highest rank! Football, teams, coaches, players all seem to be special, and especially when it’s our favorite, we can talk hours on it.

It’s a battle out there to be the best. Once you’re out in the field, it’s all man on his own. The whole process is so hectic that scouts are on the watch for ‘The Next Player’ from the early stage. 

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Best college football teams: Who is at the top?

Every football fans share the same boat, and with it, we will discuss who is the highest-ranked football college team right now.

Here, alongside their records, points, and games, we will swiftly dive inside the team. 

Top Ten Best College Football Teams 

10) BYU Cougars Football

(Athletic Director: Tom Holmoe, Head Coach: Kalani Sitake)

2020 Record: 11-1 (2nd of 128)

Starting from the bottom of our list is BYU Cougars Football, which stands 11th in the final AP Poll. They had only a single champion title back in 1984.

Back as the Cougars lost their second-best quarterback, not everyone thought that they would land even in the top-25 rankings. 

9) Iowa State Cyclones

(Athletic Director: Jamie Pollard, Head Coach: Matt Campbell)

2020 Record: 9-3 (19th of 128)

Comparing to their last season’s work, Iowa is working more than their traditional practices. They have their offense and defense intact and they even won the first New Year’s Six bowl game.

Some of the notable players on their team have returned. They have quarterback Brock Purdy, wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson, tight end Charlie Kolar, and running back, Breece Hall.

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8) Cincinnati Bearcats 

(Athletic Director: John Cunningham, Head Coach: Luke Fickell)

2020 Record: 9-1 (6th of 128) 

Cincinnati Bearcats
Cincinnati Bearcats

They have a new coordinator this year, Mike Tressel. Additionally, their team is led by defensive end Myjai Sanders, cornerback Coby Bryant, and linebacker Darrian Beavers.

Well, they stand 8th in the Final Poll and their only two championship titles days are from the later 1960s.

7) Georgia Bulldogs 

(Head Coach: Kirby Smart)

2020 Record: 8-2 (16th of 128) 

To date, Georgia Bulldogs has bagged six championship titles, making them one of the best college football teams in the states. However, it was all the talks in the 90s, and they are having no talks of it right now.

Also, they are at a loss with their star receiver, George Pickle, as he is on the injured list.

Besides, they do have a fine squad filled with quarterback JT Daniels, Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint, tight end Darnell Washington, and freshman Adonai Mitchell.

6) Texas A&M Aggies

(Head Coach: Jimbo Fisher)

2020 Record: 9-1 (6th of 128)

For Texas A&M, their biggest concern in 2021 will be building their offensive line. Talking about their national titles, they do have three, but all as old as the tale.

Back to their 2020 review, they featured 7 home, 4 away, and 1 neutral game.

Some of their key factor players in the game include OL Jahmir Johnson, WR Shadrach Banks, ATH Dreyden Norwood, DE Shemar Turner, DE Tunmise Adeleye, G Bryce Foster, CB Elijah Blades, and LB Ke’Shun Brown.

5) Oklahoma State Cowboys 

(Athletic Director: Mike Holder, Head Coach: Mike Gundy)

2020 Record: 8-3 (26th of 128)

Oklahoma State Cowboys
Are Oklahoma State Cowboys the best college football teams?

Oklahoma does depict a good share of players on the team. Last year they set a league football record with 28 first-team selections. It did stand as the most by a football program in the league’s 25-year history. 

In the meantime, they feature three athletes with a 4.0 point grade. They were Matt HembroughBrady Pohl, and Jake Schultz. 

4) Notre Dame Fighting Irish

(Athletic Director: Jack Swarbrick, Head Coach: Brian Kelly)

2020 Record: 10-2 (12th of 128)

By the end of the last year, Notre Dame stood 58th in the FBS in passing offense (237.4 yards) while 41st in yards per attempt (7.9). This season, they have been looking forward to replacing four starting offensive linemen.

As for their squad, they have their former tailbacks Kyren Williams and Chris Tyree, tight end Michael Mayer and receiver Kevin Austin Jr.

3) Clemson Tigers

(Athletic Director: Dan Radakovich, Head Coach: Dabo Swinney)

2020 Record: 10-2 (12th of 128) 

Currently, their sophomore quarterback Taisun Phommachanh is on the injured list; hence, Hunter Helms and Billy Wiles will be in the position. 

To be honest, last season they did have disappointing gameplay. This season, the Tigers are set with young skills on the offensive line.

But is it enough to position them as one of the best college football teams? Only time can tell. 

2) Ohio State Buckeyes

(Athletic Director: Gene Smith, Head Coach: Ryan Day)

2020 Record: 7-1 (8th of 128) 

This season Ohio State Buckeyes will feature RB TreVeyon Henderson, DE Jack Sawyer, WR Emeka Egbuka, QB Kyle McCord, WR Marvin Harrison Jr., and other notable names. 

To date, they feature eight national championship titles along with 41 conference championships. Last season too, they starred as the finalist for the national title. 

1) Alabama Crimson Tide

(Athletic Director: Greg Byrne, Head Coach: Nick Saban)

2020 Record: 13-0 (1st of 128) 

Even though the Crimson Tode lost the six first-rounders during the NFL Draft, they present a fine squad.

Their key additions for this season include OT Tommy Brockermeyer, OT J.C. Latham, OLB Dallas Turner, DT Damon Payne, CB Ga’Quincy McKinstry, WR Jacorey Brooks, and WR Agiye Hall. 

With their conference record of 11-0, they also depict an average of 48.5 points per game. 

Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama Crimson Tide

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Summary

Indeed this season’s game will not start until August and the list might have changed accordingly. Also, head coaches will be finalizing their team by September.

Anyways, below we have listed the summary of the list. 

  1. Alabama Crimson Tide
  2. Ohio State Buckeyes  
  3. Clemson Tigers
  4. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
  5. Oklahoma State Cowboys
  6. Texas A&M Aggies
  7. Georgia Bulldogs
  8. Cincinnati Bearcats
  9. Iowa State Cyclones
  10. BYU Cougars Football
Rajani Gurung
Rajani Gurung
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