1. Clemson University
   Penn State University
2. The University of Minnesota
   The University of Southern California

Joe Paterno took over the head coaching position at Penn State in 1966. He remained in the position until 2011, when a child molestation scandal involving a former assistant coach tarnished his position as a leader of young men.

1. The University of Tennessee
   The University of Miami
2. The University of Alabama
   Ohio State University

Alabama lays claim to 17 national championships. They won five of those since 2009, more than any other team in college football.

1. The University of East Michigan
   The University of Arkansas
2. The University of Florida
   Ohio State University

Donald W. Reynolds was a philanthropist known for The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation. The foundation provides charity for numerous programs from journalism to cardiovascular clinical research.

1. Iowa State University
   Oklahoma State University
2. Michigan State University
   Baylor University

Spartan Stadium replaced Old College Field in 1923. The stadium was originally named College Field which was later changed to Macklin Field in 1935 and Macklin Stadium 1948.

1. The University of Colorado
   Baylor University
2. Southern Methodist University
   The University of Nebraska

Nebraska played its first game at Memorial Stadium on October 13, 1923. In their first game in the stadium, the Cornhuskers defeated Oklahoma 24-0.

1. The University of South Carolina
   The University of Iowa
2. The University of Oregon
   The University of California, Los Angeles

Known as "The Head Ball Coach," Steve Spurrier retired from South Carolina as the winningest head coach in the school's history. He also led the team to its only SEC Championship Game.

1. Florida State University
   Stanford University
2. The University of Arizona
   Texas A&M University

Located in College Station, Kyle Field is the fourth largest stadium in college football. It's also the largest stadium in the SEC, with a seating capacity of over 102,000.

1. The University of Nebraska
   The University of Oklahoma
2. Baylor University
   Louisiana State University

Lincoln Riley is the head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners. Riley is regarded as one of the best offensive minds in the business, attracting NFL coaches in the offseason looking to mimic his strategy.

1. Ohio State University
   University of Cincinnati​
2. Ohio University
   The University of Akron

Ohio Stadium is nicknamed "The Horseshoe" because it was originally built in the shape of a horseshoe. The stadium has been home to the Ohio State Buckeyes since 1922.

1. The University of Iowa
   The University of South Florida
2. Mississippi State University
   Baylor University

Iowa had its most success as a football program in the late '50s. During that era, the school won three national championships with the first coming in 1956.

1. Baylor University
   West Virginia University
2. Iowa State University
   Clemson University

Clemson won its second national championship in 2016. Guided by Deshaun Watson, the team defeated Alabama 35-31.

1. The University of Oklahoma
   The University of Tennessee
2. San Diego State University
   The University of Pittsburgh

Neyland Stadium opened in 1921 as Shields-Watkins Field. Today, it is the fifth largest stadium in the United States.

1. Baylor University
   The University of Houston
2. Southern Methodist University
   The University of Texas

The University of Texas' stadium opened in 1924 as War Memorial Stadium. The stadium has also been called Memorial Stadium and Texas Memorial Stadium.

1. The University of Florida
   Arizona State University
2. Ole Miss University
   The University of Colorado

Ole Miss plays their cross-state rival Mississippi State each year in the Egg Bowl. Ole Miss leads the series by a wide margin.

1. The University of Minnesota
   Washington State University
2. The University of Arizona
   The University of Wisconsin

In 2018, Wisconsin won the 700th football game in school history. Only 25 other college football programs have accomplished that feat.

1. Stanford University
   The University of California, Los Angeles
2. Southern Methodist University
   Virginia Tech University

Lane Stadium is regarded as one of the most intimidating places to play in all of college football. ESPN even ranked it number 2 in their "Top 10 Scariest​ Places to Play."

1. Stanford University
   The University of Pittsburgh
2. Southern Methodist University
   Arizona State University

Heinz Field is also home to the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL. The stadium opened in 2001, replacing Three Rivers Stadium.

1. The University of Texas
   Florida State University
2. The University of Oregon
   The University of Pittsburgh

One of Florida State's biggest rivals is the Miami Hurricanes. This rivalry hit its height in the '80s and '90s as both teams racked up national championships.

1. Washington State University
   Baylor University
2. The University of Miami
   Iowa State University

Nicknamed "The U," Miami football came onto the scene in the '80s with attitude and the skill to back it up. During the decade, the school won three national championships under three different head coaches.

1. Clemson University
   The University of South Florida
2. Auburn University
   Stanford University

Auburn won its second national championship in 2010. That season, the Tigers also produced a Heisman Trophy winner in quarterback Cam Newton.

1. The University of North Carolina
   Iowa State University
2. Mississippi State University
   Oklahoma State University

Kenan Memorial Stadium opened in 1927 to replace Emerson Field, the school's previous stadium. It is named after William Kenan Jr., a former graduate who donated money to build the stadium.

1. The University of Minnesota
   The University of Oregon
2. Brigham Young University
   The University of Kentucky

Kentucky is coached by Mark Stoops. Stoops comes from a family of coaches which includes two of his brothers, Bob Stoops and Mike Stoops.

1. The University of Central Florida
   Troy University
2. West Virginia University
   The University of Kansas

West Virginia has the most victories of any team that's never won a national championship. However, the team does have 15 conference championships split between the Big East Conference and the Southern Conference.

1. Clemson University
   The University of Maryland
2. Brigham Young University
   The University of Florida

Florida won two national championships under head coach Urban Meyer. However, Meyer left the team a few years later due to health concerns, but eventually​, he returned to college football when he took the head coaching job at Ohio State University.

1. The University of Minnesota
   The University of Virginia
2. The University of Central Florida
   The University of Kentucky

Opened in 1931, Scott Stadium is the oldest stadium in Virginia that's still in use. The stadium was built to replace Lambeth Field.

1. The University of Michigan
   Michigan State University
2. Eastern Michigan University
   Western Michigan University

Nicknamed "The Big House," Michigan Stadium is the largest stadium by capacity in college football. It has a seating capacity of over 107,000.

1. The University of Southern California
   Stanford University
2. University of California, Los Angeles
   University of California, Berkeley

USC has produced some of the most talented players to come through college football. More players from USC have been drafted into the NFL than any other school, as well as more first-round draft picks.

1. The University of Georgia
   Ohio State University
2. The University of Oklahoma
   The University of Texas

Georgia hired former Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart as their head coach in 2016. In only his second season with the Dawgs, Smart led the team to the College Football Playoff but lost to his former team, Alabama.

1. The University of Maryland
   Baylor University
2. The University of South Florida
   Washington State University

USF shares its stadium with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The stadium is known for hosting the College Football National Championship in 2017.

1. Kansas State University
   The University of Kansas
2. Washington State University
   The University of Arizona

Kansas State's stadium is named after head coach Bill Snyder. Snyder was the head coach at Kansas State from 1989 until 2005 and came back to the program in 2009. He still serves as the head coach.

1. Baylor University
   Stanford University
2. The University of Arizona
   Oklahoma State University

One of the greatest players in Oklahoma State history was Barry Sanders. Sanders would have an exceptional career in the NFL but not before winning the Heisman Trophy while at Oklahoma State.

1. North Carolina State University
   The University of Washington
2. The University of Notre Dame
   Louisiana Tech University

NC State was a founding member of the ACC in 1953. The team has won seven ACC titles since joining the conference.

1. Washington State University
   The University of Oregon
2. The University of Central Florida
   Kent State University

The Oregon football program is known for its flashy uniforms which change almost game to game. The uniforms are used as a recruiting tool for top talent around the country.

1. The University of Arizona
   The University of Missouri
2. The University of Washington
   The University of Pittsburgh

From 1996 until 2011, Missouri was part of the Big 12 Conference. As college football realignment grew, the team moved to the SEC where they play in the Eastern division.

1. Iowa State University
   The University of Oregon
2. The University of Washington
   Southern Methodist University

Iowa State played its first sanctioned season of football in 1894. The team went 6-1 that season, which included a victory over their cross-state rival Iowa.

1. West Virginia University
   Washington State University
2. Mississippi State University
   Stanford University

David Wade Stadium is the second oldest stadium in the Football Bowl Subdivision. The stadium opened in 1914 as New Athletic Field, and it received its current name in 2001.

1. The University of Washington
   Arizona State University
2. The University of Colorado
   Southern Methodist University

Colorado has been a member of the Pac 12 since 2011. The team was previously a member of the Big 12 which it joined in 1996.

1. The University of Missouri
   Auburn​ University
2. Louisiana State University
   Clemson University

Tiger Stadium is one of the most troublesome places to play for opposing teams. For its reputation, the stadium has earned the nickname "Death Valley."

1. Baylor University
   The University of Maryland
2. Kansas State University
   Georgia Tech University

Opened in 1913, Bobby Dodd Stadium is the oldest stadium in the Football Bowl Subdivision. It has also seen more home wins than any other FBS stadium.

1. Baylor University
   Texas Tech University
2. The University of Notre Dame
   Arizona State University

Texas Tech's football program started in 1925. The team has won over 500 games since then with 11 conference titles.