Ranking college football’s 15 best teams of the 1990s: Is anyone close to ’95 Nebraska?
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The 1990s college football landscape was marked by 13 teams winning AP or coaches poll national championships, with several teams arguably better than those that finished No. 1.
- The 1995 Nebraska team is ranked No. 1 for its dominant average scoring margin of 53.2 points per game, powerful rushing attack, and decisive victories over top-ranked teams.
- Other top teams include the 1991 Miami and Washington squads, both undefeated with strong defenses and significant wins, and the 1998 Tennessee team, the first BCS champion with notable NFL talent.
- The rankings also highlight key players like Heisman winners Charlie Ward (1993 FSU), Danny Wuerffel (1996 Florida), and Tommie Frazier (1995 Nebraska), emphasizing the impact of elite talent on team success.
- The article reflects on how college football has evolved since the pre-BCS era, with a focus on season-long dominance, big wins, schedule strength, elite talent, and avoiding bad losses as criteria for ranking these teams.
