1. Ohio State University
   University of Minnesota
2. Clemson University
   West Virginia University

Ohio State played their first game in 1890 against Ohio Wesleyan University. The Buckeyes won the game 20-14. This would be the first of many wins for the school.

1. University of Wyoming
   University of Nevada
2. University of Southern California
   University of Indiana

USC has been one of the most dominant franchises in the history of college football. Much of their success can be attributed to talented players, with over 500 players being drafted to the NFL.

1. Virginia Tech
   University of Texas
2. Iowa State University
   Michigan State University

Originally called College Field, Spartan Stadium opened in 1923. The name was changed several times before the school finally decided to go with Spartan Stadium in 1957.

1. University of Alabama
   University of Hawaii
2. Washington State University
   University of Pittsburg

Under head coach Nick Saban, Alabama has been one of the most dominant teams in college football. Since 2009, the team has won five National Championships, the most of any team during that span.

1. UCLA
   University of Texas
2. Univerity of Minnesota
   University of Hawaii

The Rose Bowl was built in 1922, but the first Rose Bowl game wasn't until January 1, 1923. The stadium still serves as one of the top bowl game locations each year.

1. Texas Tech University
   University of Arkansas
2. Iowa State University
   University of Buffalo

Arkansas will head into 2018 with new head coach Chad Morris. This is after Bret Bielema was fired last season when his team went 4-8.

1. University of Hawaii
   University of Pittsburg
2. University of Central Florida
   University of West Virginia

West Virginia has the most wins of any team to never win a National Championship. They are 14th in victories among all teams.

1. University of Pittsburgh
   University of Kentucky
2. NC State University
   University of North Carolina

Pittsburgh is part of the ACC, which they joined in 2013. They play in the Coastal Division.

1. Iowa State University
   University of Wyoming
2. Boise State University
   University of New Mexico

The field in Albertsons Stadium is unique for its blue turf. The turf was installed in 1986, making it the first non-green surface in football history.

1. Rutgers University
   University of Missouri
2. University of Texas
   Boise State University

The game between Rutgers and Princeton in 1869 is considered to be the first college football game. The Scarlet Knights won the game 6-4.

1. University of Southern California
   Washington State University
2. University of Oregon
   Arizona State University

Former Ducks head coach Chip Kelly helped revolutionize football with a fast-paced offense and the use of technology to monitor players. He tried his luck in the NFL after leaving Oregon, but eventually, he made his way back to college football, serving as the head coach of UCLA.

1. University of Kentucky
   University of Minnesota
2. Arizona State University
   University of Washington

Husky Stadium was built in 1920 with a seating capacity of 30,000. Today, it has a seating capacity of over 70,000.

1. Iowa State Universtiy
   University of Oklahoma
2. Clemson University
   Virginia Tech

Clemson defeated Alabama for the National Championship following the 2016-17 season. It was only Clemson's second National Championship.

1. Michigan State University
   University of Central Michigan
2. University of Western Michigan
   University of Michigan

The Michigan and Ohio State rivalry is one of the fiercest in all of college football. No matter where the game is held, fans of both teams rush to buy tickets as soon as they go on sale.

1. University of Arkansas
   University of Missouri
2. University of Wisconsin
   University of Kentucky

The Badgers played their first season of college football in 1889. A few years later, in 1896, the team joined the Big Ten Conference, the first year it was formed. They're still part of the conference today.

1. University of Alabama
   Auburn University
2. University of Texas
   University of Miami

Auburn played in the final National Championship game before the new playoff format began. Though they lost the game to Florida State, the 2013 season will forever live in Auburn history as one of the wildest seasons ever.

1. UCLA
   Florida State University
2. University of Washington
   Texas A&M University

Former head coach Jimbo Fisher left Florida State after the 2017-18 season to take the head coaching job at Texas A&M. The move was surprising considering he was only a few years removed from winning a National Championship with the school.

1. University of Iowa
   University of Pittsburg
2. University of Missouri
   University of Kentucky

The Hawkeyes are coached by Kirk Ferentz. He's been with the school for 20 years, the longest of any NCAA Division I team.

1. University of Memphis
   Louisiana State University
2. University of Arizona
   University of Central Florida

LSU got rid of championship coach Les Miles in 2016 during the middle of the season after a loss to Auburn. An interim position was given to defensive line coach Ed Orgeron, who was hired on full-time at the end of the season.

1. Florida State University
   Arizona State University
2. University of Iowa
   Penn State University

Penn State's football program and university were stained in 2011 by the Jerry Sandusky scandal. The football team has somewhat recovered, but they haven't been back to a National Championship Game since.

1. University of Arizona
   Texas Tech University
2. University of Western Michigan
   Brigham Young University

BYU is a private university located in Utah. The team started playing in 1922, and their stadium was built in 1964.

1. University of Miami
   University of Kentucky
2. University of Tennesee
   University of Oklahoma

After the 2017 season, Tennessee parted ways with their head coach. He was replaced by Jeremy Pruitt, who had previously worked under Nick Saban at Alabama.

1. University of Missouri
   Texas Tech University
2. University of Pittsburg
   University of South Florida

Texas Tech is part of the Big 12 Conference, which they joined in 1996. The team hasn't won a Big 12 championship since joining the conference.

1. University of Miami
   University of Nevada
2. University of Iowa
   Northwestern University

The Hurricanes had a period of dominance in the '80s and the '90s. However, the team has struggled to find success in more recent years.

1. University of Miami
   University of Georgia
2. Michigan State University
   Universtiy of Texas

Georgia made it to the National Championship Game in 2017-18. They played a tough opponent in Alabama and lost 26-23.

1. University of Wyoming
   Ole Miss
2. Boise State University
   University of North Carolina

Ole Miss was coached by Hugh Freeze from 2012 until 2016. He was forced to resign in 2016 after evidence pointed to him using an escort service to recruit players.

1. University of Arkansas
   University of West Virginia
2. University of Arizona
   University of Florida

Tim Tebow, former Gators quarterback, was the first sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy, which he accomplished in 2007. He was only 20 years old when he received the award.

1. Arizona State University
   University of South Flordia
2. University of Wyoming
   University of Kentucky

Kentucky's stadium was originally named Commonwealth Stadium when it was constructed. It was renamed Kroger Field in 2017 after a deal was struck with Kroger, a retailing company.

1. University of Minnesota
   University of Oklahoma
2. Baylor University
   Washington State University

Oklahoma has the highest winning percentage of any college football team since 1945. During that span, the team has won seven National Championships.

1. University of Western Michigan
   University of Kentucky
2. University of Missouri
   Purdue University

Purdue has produced several great quarterbacks throughout the team's history, many who have had successful careers in the NFL. Those quarterbacks include Drew Brees, who won the Super Bowl in 2010.

1. University of Pittsburgh
   Mississippi State University
2. Iowa State University
   University of Missouri

Built in 1914, Davis Wade Stadium is the second oldest stadium in college football. The stadium's previous names include Scott Field and New Athletic Field.

1. University of Arizona
   Baylor University
2. University of Kentucky
   University of Texas

McLane Stadium opened in 2014. Previously, the Bears played off-campus at Floyd Casey Stadium.

1. University of Hawaii
   University of Montana
2. NC State University
   University of Texas

NC State was a founding member of the ACC in 1953. While playing in the conference, the team has won seven conference championships.

1. Baylor University
   University of Kentucky
2. Iowa State University
   University of Arizona

The Iowa-Iowa State rivalry started in 1894 in a game won by Iowa State. The rivalry has since been dominated by Iowa, which leads the series 43-22.

1. University of Florida
   University of Texas
2. University of Nebraska
   Northwestern University

Nebraska was affiliated with the Big 12 Conference from 1996 until 2010. After the 2010 season, the team joined the Big Ten Conference, as a slew of teams left the Big 12.

1. University of Missouri
   Arizona State University
2. University of South Florida
   Georgia Tech

Faurot Field opened in 1926 and has been expanded over the years. It has a record attendance of 75,298.

1. Ole Miss
   Texas Tech University
2. University of Kansas
   Texas A&M University

Texas A&M was coached by Paul "Bear" Bryant before he went on to Alabama. While at Texas A&M, Bryant ran a summer camp that was famous for weeding out the players who couldn't handle playing for him. The players who survived were known as "Junction Boys."

1. University of Kentucky
   Mississippi State University
2. Virginia Tech
   University of Memphis

Virginia Tech has been to 25 straight bowl games. That's the longest active streak in the NCAA.

1. University of South Carolina
   Texas A&M University
2. Oklahoma​ State University
   University of Missouri

South Carolina's greatest success came under former head coach Steve Spurrier. He finished his career with the team as the winningest coach in school history.

1. University of Central Florida
   University of South Florida
2. University of Washington
   Purdue University

UCF has played in two major bowl games in the school's history; the 2014 Fiesta Bowl and the 2018 Peach Bowl. The Knights were victorious in both games.