College football programs ranked as blue bloods based on historic success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
A detailed classification of elite college football programs identifies those considered blue bloods based on historical performance. The assessment examines categories such as total wins, championships, and player accolades, ranking programs accordingly. Teams deemed blue bloods include Alabama, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Oklahoma, among others. The ranking process involved averaging scores across multiple criteria, separating elite programs into two tiers based on their performance data.
- •Blue bloods assessed on criteria such as wins and championships.
- •Alabama Crimson Tide leads with 16 recognized national titles.
- •Notre Dame is notable for having the most All-Americans.
- •Ohio State holds the highest total win percentage among top teams.
- •Programs are divided into two tiers based on average scores.
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