re: Top 5 Programs in the Last 20 Years + Honorable Mentions (2003-2023)

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We’ll never know the answer, but my guess is that if Clemson had played Auburn’s exact schedule the past 20 years, there is almost zero chance they’d have a National Championship and two #2 finishes as Auburn has during the same time period.

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Looked it up for curiosity’s sake….

Wins against Final AP Top 10 opponents the last 20 years:
Auburn- 16
Clemson- 9

Overall Auburn is 16-41 (28.1%) against Top 10 opponents. Clemson is 9-21 (30.0%). Very close in terms of winning percentage but the fact Auburn has played 27 more games against Top 10 opponents compared to Clemson the last 2 decades is astounding.

Imagine if they played an even decently tough schedule.

Only Alabama (22), Ohio St (19), and LSU (18) have more wins against Top 10 opponents the last 20 seasons.