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1970s

Best Programs from 1980-1989

1990s
This ranking is comprised of the top 25 college football programs based on an average of their teams' final ratings from 1980-1989.
Rk Team W L T Rating
1 Miami (Florida) 99 20 0 0.7645
2 Nebraska 103 20 0 0.7422
3 Penn State 89 28 2 0.7282
4 Michigan 90 29 2 0.7129
5 Georgia 89 27 4 0.7084
6 Alabama 85 33 2 0.7067
7 Florida State 87 29 3 0.7057
8 UCLA 82 30 6 0.7049
9 Auburn 86 31 2 0.6999
10 Oklahoma 91 26 2 0.6933
11 Clemson 87 25 4 0.6848
12 Southern California 78 36 3 0.6798
13 Notre Dame 76 39 2 0.6642
14 Washington 84 33 2 0.6632
15 Florida 76 38 3 0.6623
16 Brigham Young 102 27 0 0.6521
17 Ohio State 82 35 2 0.6407
18 Arkansas 85 33 2 0.6354
19 Pittsburgh 74 37 5 0.6228
20 Tennessee 77 37 5 0.6223
21 Arizona State 74 36 4 0.6115
22 Louisiana State 70 41 5 0.6077
23 West Virginia 77 39 2 0.6029
24 Southern Methodist 63 28 1 0.5907
25 Texas 73 42 2 0.5892
Minimum for inclusion: Participation in 6 ranked seasons
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