After watching the playoffs so far what teams are considered blue blood teams in college football division 1: .? for sure Ohio St . Alabama , Notre Dame. Who else is on this level ?
Who is considered a blue blood ?
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The real question is, when do the statute of limitations pass? Honestly, when did Navy, Army, Minnesota, etc stop being considered a blue blood?
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That’s my point, Teams like Nebraska , Miami, Penn St are they considered to be at that Blue Blood level still or no . what is the time frame considered to be that or is it lifetime because they have won at the highest level . Minnesota won a titel in 1960 are they in that class ?
Yes, you can lose your blue blood status.
No way Minnesota is still considered one. Nor the Cornsuckers.
No way Minnesota is still considered one. Nor the Cornsuckers.
If it happened before 2000 it doesn't matter except for nostalgia , OSU is , Michigan and that is really all in the B1G . Several SEC Teams and Clemson in the ACC had such a dominant run for several Years to Kids They are considered one, It really is in the eye of the beholder tho
USC is kind of a litmus test, where do you think they fall right now, and how much longevity are you allowing for their decade of dominance? They still get ranked a lot, but they have one top ten finish in 13 years and are basically Iowa. When does the status expire? Obviously a team like Nebraska that can't even make bowls regularly let alone finish top 10 or even 25 isn't a blueblood anymore. The Florida trio all still have their moments now and then, but I don't think anybody is afraid to play them like it's the 1990s anymore. They aren't different from Iowa or Wisconsin or PSU (who is a little better but still can't win big games, anybody in a P5 drawing SMU and Boise State in the playoffs probably beats them too). I'd probably barely give LSU the nod but they are five years into being average too missing the top 25 more than they've made it since their national title.
Who was never in the blue blood conversation, ever, and never will be?
I don't know. Michigan and Ohio St, sure. Clemson had a good 10 year run or so but I'm not sure I'd consider them a blue blood nor SEC teams like Florida or Auburn.
Nobody can predict the future.
I know you want to take a shot at Iowa so... we are not a blue blood. Feel better?
In my opinion;
Surefire blue bloods:
OSU
Michigan
USC
Texas
Bama
Notre Dame
Oklahoma
Borderline:
LSU
Georgia
FSU
Penn State
Florida
Miami
Modern Blue Bloods:
Oregon
Clemson (this one’s iffy)
Surefire blue bloods:
OSU
Michigan
USC
Texas
Bama
Notre Dame
Oklahoma
Borderline:
LSU
Georgia
FSU
Penn State
Florida
Miami
Modern Blue Bloods:
Oregon
Clemson (this one’s iffy)
Blue bloods
Ohio State
Michigan
Georgia
Alabama
Miami
Oklahoma
USC
Texas
Florida State
Florida
LSU
Penn state
Notre Dame
Next level
Oregon
Tennessee
Auburn
Nebraska
UCLA
Clemson
Wisconsin
Michigan ST.
Stanford
Next level
Iowa
Kansas State
Virginia Tech
Georgia Tech
Ohio State
Michigan
Georgia
Alabama
Miami
Oklahoma
USC
Texas
Florida State
Florida
LSU
Penn state
Notre Dame
Next level
Oregon
Tennessee
Auburn
Nebraska
UCLA
Clemson
Wisconsin
Michigan ST.
Stanford
Next level
Iowa
Kansas State
Virginia Tech
Georgia Tech
It’s so subjective. IMO the programs that are successful throughout generations. The programs considered great to the youth of today, their parents, grandparents, etc.
Very few that I can see. OSU, Michigan, ND, and Alabama would probably be my list.
Very few that I can see. OSU, Michigan, ND, and Alabama would probably be my list.
Nebber is considered a MAC level contender as an all time program.
That’s how far they’ve fallen throughout their 100 + year history.
And I say that meaning no offense to the top level MAC teams the last 100 + years.
I think this is a solid list. I agree.
Virginia Tech, Arizona State, West Virginia, Utah, Wisconsin, North Carolina…etc … schools that have never won a NC?
First off, Nebraska should not even be in this conversation...period. I think the best way to determine who is a blue blood is to take is the top 10 programs that have the most 4 and 5 star recruits each year - and there is your answer.
I do agree with StoopsBrother - I have always put Iowa alongside Kansas State & Virginia Tech. 👍
Whoever the unbiased talking heads tell us the blue bloods are.
No such thing as a blue blood anymore. Money changes everything.
Multi generational is exactly the definition. It isn’t only about national titles. It is about fan base, money, recruits, attendance, etc. along with performance.
OSU and Michigan. PSU is just outside of it as they dropped a notch after joining the Big Ten. Nebraska was, but they’ve suffered an entire generation and then some of results that dropped them out. Blue Bloods don’t go most of a decade with barely seeing a bowl game.
Notre Dame is.
Alabama is. Georgia is close, but may be in PSU territory.
Texas is. Oklahoma is.
USC is.
That’s probably it today. There have been many that had it and lost it. The Ivy League teams in the early days, Army, Minnesota, even Illinois. If Howard Jones stays and continues building our program, we could have been on that list while USC possibly never becomes one. And then again, if Evy stays as coach and doesn’t destroy our program as AD, we could have been at the PSU level.
OSU and Michigan. PSU is just outside of it as they dropped a notch after joining the Big Ten. Nebraska was, but they’ve suffered an entire generation and then some of results that dropped them out. Blue Bloods don’t go most of a decade with barely seeing a bowl game.
Notre Dame is.
Alabama is. Georgia is close, but may be in PSU territory.
Texas is. Oklahoma is.
USC is.
That’s probably it today. There have been many that had it and lost it. The Ivy League teams in the early days, Army, Minnesota, even Illinois. If Howard Jones stays and continues building our program, we could have been on that list while USC possibly never becomes one. And then again, if Evy stays as coach and doesn’t destroy our program as AD, we could have been at the PSU level.
The new blue bloods are the teams with the most NIL money coming in. That would be tOSU, Mich, Ore, Texas,ND, Texas A&M, and OU. There are others but not sure actually money yet.
Meh. Oklahoma is trending closer to Nebraska than Alabama right now. Georgia has been the best team in the SEC since Kirby Smart arrived.
ChatGPT can answer this question.
In college football, “Blue Bloods” refers to programs with a long history of success, tradition, and national prominence. These teams typically boast numerous championships, legendary players and coaches, and a strong fan base.
Here are the most commonly recognized “Blue Bloods” of college football:
1. Alabama
• 18 claimed national championships
• Iconic coaches like Bear Bryant and Nick Saban
2. Notre Dame
• 11 consensus national championships
• Famous for its independence and legendary players like Joe Montana
3. Ohio State
• 8 national championships
• Consistently dominant in the Big Ten
4. Michigan
• 11 national championships
• Holds the most wins in college football history
5. USC (Southern California)
• 11 national championships
• Known for its dominance in the Pac-12 and producing Heisman winners
6. Oklahoma
• 7 national championships
• Noted for legendary coaches like Bud Wilkinson, Barry Switzer, and Lincoln Riley
7. Texas
• 4 national championships
• Famous for the Longhorns brand and historic rivalries
8. Nebraska
• 5 national championships
• Known for dominance in the 1990s under Tom Osborne
Some people may argue for including other programs, like Penn State, Florida, Florida State, or LSU, based on their periods of dominance, but the above eight are generally considered the core “Blue Bloods.”
In college football, “Blue Bloods” refers to programs with a long history of success, tradition, and national prominence. These teams typically boast numerous championships, legendary players and coaches, and a strong fan base.
Here are the most commonly recognized “Blue Bloods” of college football:
1. Alabama
• 18 claimed national championships
• Iconic coaches like Bear Bryant and Nick Saban
2. Notre Dame
• 11 consensus national championships
• Famous for its independence and legendary players like Joe Montana
3. Ohio State
• 8 national championships
• Consistently dominant in the Big Ten
4. Michigan
• 11 national championships
• Holds the most wins in college football history
5. USC (Southern California)
• 11 national championships
• Known for its dominance in the Pac-12 and producing Heisman winners
6. Oklahoma
• 7 national championships
• Noted for legendary coaches like Bud Wilkinson, Barry Switzer, and Lincoln Riley
7. Texas
• 4 national championships
• Famous for the Longhorns brand and historic rivalries
8. Nebraska
• 5 national championships
• Known for dominance in the 1990s under Tom Osborne
Some people may argue for including other programs, like Penn State, Florida, Florida State, or LSU, based on their periods of dominance, but the above eight are generally considered the core “Blue Bloods.”
Where is Yale then? They have 18 NCs. What about Minnesota? They have 6 NCs.
Nebraska is no longer a blue blood.
So Cal will always be a Blue Blood. It’s been a long 35 years for ND. They would need to win and be in the hunt for a few years before I’d consider them blue bloods. Iowa is not a blue blood in either of the two sports that matter.
Known for dominance in the 90's.... No longer relevant since.
Greatness in at least 3 consecutive decades, but not more distantly that 20? 30? years ago
Multiple National Titles
Widespread appeal/interest
Multiple National Titles
Widespread appeal/interest
skynet still has some bugs to work out if they still consider nebraska a blue blood
Oregon Georgia and I’d include Michigan. They won’t be down for long and won the NC last year
This. Nebraska lost Blue Blood status a few years ago.
In my 56 years Yale and Minnesota haven’t won jackshit. They have completely lost that status. Nebraska is basically Minnesota now and their fans hate that.
Very good list. I think I would add Penn State since they are the most consistent in the East. Like him or not, Jo Pa had them
in the running for some national titles when it was a voting choice.
Yep.
Someone born the year Nebraska last won a national championship will be turning 28 this year.
Iowa State has a more relevant football program now than Nebraska does.
I can't imagine you being a middle-aged Nebby fan. Holy hell that would be an ugly scene.
Truer words were never written.
All "national" titles were voted on, not earned. That's why most fans called them. MNC. Popularity contests not earned through playoffs.
