5. 1972 USC: The 1972 Trojans beat an impressive six ranked opponents on their way to the national title. Their roster overflowed with talent – 5 First Team All Americans, not to mention Lynn Swann and Anthony Davis (to give you an indication of Davis’ talent, two years later he would set an NCAA record by averaging 42.5 yards per kickoff return). Their average score throughout the year was 38.9 to 11.2.
4. 1945 Army: Led by Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Doc Blanchard, the ‘45 Black Knights sported a stifling defense that gave up a mere 46 points in 9 games. The offense was powered by Blanchard (19 TDs) and tailback Glenn Davis, who set the record for average yards per carry at a gaudy 11.5.
3. 1995 Nebraska: Led by Maxwell Award winning quarterback Tommie Frazier, the ‘05 Cornhuskers boasted 3 First Team All-Americans and 11 First Team All Conference players. The most impressive statistic about this team is the fact that they defeated 4 top 10 teams with none of them coming within 23 points. They were a dominant run first team, and at 399 yards per game no one seemed able to stop them.
2. 1971 Nebraska: This Nebraska team averaged 39 points a game, while yielding only 8.2. Future Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers led the offense. Outland Trophy winner Larry Jacobson anchored the defense. 6 First Team All Americans and 12 First Team All Conference players. Led by coach Bob Devaney and offensive coordinator Tom Osborne, the Huskers defeated then #2 Oklahoma in what was considered the first college football “Game of The Century” (their 35-31 win over the Sooners was seen by over 55 million viewers at the time). It would be their only close game of the year, as not a single other opponent got within 24 points of the Cornhuskers.
1. 2001 Miami: You already know why, but in case you need to, read this article.
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The 2001 Canes had a ton of future NFL talent. But my vote goes to 1995 Nebraska. They destroyed every team on their schedule. The 2001 Canes barely beat Boston College and Virginia Tech. I’m not sure any team coached by Larry Coker can be considered the greatest of all time.