re: The greatest dynasty in college football history, not close

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Bama has also played way, way harder opposition. Count the number of games vs. top 5 teams by both over those 8 years.

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Not really. In fact, the difference isn't that great at all.

Nebraska was in the Big 8 until 1996. That's two seasons without having the opportunity to play in a conference championship (potential top 5 opponent). Alabama also gets an "extra" top 5 opponent by playing Michigan State in this year's Playoffs.

ALABAMA: 16
2008: 2 (Georgia, Florida)
2009: 2 (Florida, Texas)
2010: 1 (Auburn)
2011: 2 (LSU, LSU)
2012: 3 (LSU, Georgia, Notre Dame)
2013: 1 (Auburn)
2014: 2 (Mississippi State, Ohio State)
2015: 3 (LSU, Michigan State, Clemson)

NEBRASKA: 13
1994: 2 (Colorado, Miami)
1995: 1 (Florida)
1996: 1 (Colorado)
1997: 2 (Washington, Tennessee)
1998: 2 (Kansas State, Arizona)
1999: 2 (Kansas State, Tennessee)
2000: 1 (Oklahoma)
2001: 2 (Oklahoma , Miami)