In the realm of college football, there exists a stark contrast between being the predator and the prey. One team has walked the fine line between these two extremes more than any other: the Alabama Crimson Tide.
With an impressive 141 weeks at the top of the AP Top 25 poll, Alabama has reigned supreme more often than any other team. However, what sets them apart is their uncanny ability to take down top-ranked opponents. The Tide boasts an astonishing 11 victories over AP No. 1 teams, with eight of those triumphs occurring during the Nick Saban era.
A closer examination of the teams with the most wins against AP No. 1 teams reveals an intriguing hierarchy:
• Alabama (11) – Most recent: Georgia (2023 SEC championship game)
• Notre Dame (9) – Most recent: Clemson (2020)
• Miami (9) – Most recent: Florida State (2000)
• Oklahoma (7) – Most recent: Missouri (2007)
• USC (7) – Most recent: Washington (1984)
• Purdue (7) – Most recent: Michigan (1976)
• Auburn (5) – Most recent: Alabama (2017)
• Ohio State (5) – Most recent: Alabama (2014 College Football Playoff semifinal)
• Texas (5) – Most recent: Oklahoma (2008)
• Wisconsin (4) – Most recent: Ohio State (2010)
• Arkansas (4) – Most recent: LSU (2007)
• Penn State (4) – Most recent: Notre Dame (1990)
• UCLA (4) – Most recent: Ohio State (1975)
For more college football insights, news, and updates, visit the ESPN college football hub page.
Leave a Reply