College Footballs Most Prestigious by ESPN

After extensive research using a complex formula derived by the research team at ESPN, the network has unveiled the most prestigious college football programs in America, with the data used beginning in 1936, which is the first year a national champion was declared by The Associated Press.

It obviously can be argued the formula has flaws, but after reviewing it I think the researchers did a wonderful job evaluating the programs. The point system is elaborate, issuing points for major bowl games, Heisman winners and even deducts points for NCAA penalties.

Here in the Sunshine State, The Florida State Seminoles edged out Miami, FL as the most prestigious in the state, coming in 9th. Miami is 10th, while Florida is 15th.

Nebraska was fifth, Notre Dame fourth, Ohio State third and Southern Cal second.

Ivan Maisel gives you the breakdown of the Top 5:


The winner is the Oklahoma Sooners. My boy Bent found it necessary to celebrate the news. Boomer Sooner!