Top college football players ranked from 25 to 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Yahoo Sports has released a ranking of the top 25 college football players of all time, focusing solely on their collegiate careers. The list highlights notable players such as Cam Newton, Ron Dayne, and Reggie Bush, emphasizing their dominance, records, and impact on the game. The rankings are presented in reverse order, with each entry underscoring the unique contributions these athletes made during their time in college football. As the sport prepares for the 2026 season, discussions around this list will evoke memories of previous eras and set the stage for the emergence of new talents.
- •Yahoo Sports ranks the top 25 college football players based on collegiate careers.
- •Cam Newton leads with a Heisman Trophy and national championship in 2010.
- •Ron Dayne set the NCAA rushing yardage record with 6,397 yards.
- •Reggie Bush won the 2005 Heisman Trophy with over 2,200 all-purpose yards.
- •The rankings will spark debate ahead of the 2026 college football season.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Top 25 college football players of all time
"The history of college football is crowded with legends, but a handful of players tilted the sport on its axis and forced everyone else to catch up. This list of the 25 greatest college football players of all time leans…
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