247 ranks the champions from BCS and playoff era. (2020 Bama #4, 2019 LSU #1)

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4. ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE (2020)

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After the Crimson Tide lost the No. 5 overall pick in the NFL draft and two other first-round weapons in addition to others, skepticism dominated the preseason on just how good Alabama's 2020 team could be. Those questions were answered quickly by quarterback Mac Jones and Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith, who ripped apart the SEC last fall en route to an unbeaten season with relative ease. Alabama averaged 48.5 points per game — the most in the Saban era — and shattered numerous program records. The defense underachieved by program standards, but it still finished No. 13 nationally in scoring and saw more possessions than usual given the other side of the ball's quick-strike ability. Given the circumstances last season with constant COVID-19 worries, Saban called it his most rewarding campaign

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1. LSU TIGERS (2019)

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The No. 1 spot is debatable, like all rankings, but this LSU team was special. Fueled by perhaps the most notable quarterback performance this century, LSU's magical unbeaten run to a national title during the 2019 season featured an unprecedented seven wins over top-10 teams (at the time of game). The run also included record-setting numbers from Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow (60 touchdown passes). The Tigers won 12 games by double digits and led college football in scoring at 48.4 points per game. LSU would go on to tie the NFL draft record for a single school during a seven-round draft with 14 selections, including five first-rounders. The only element keeping LSU from being more dominant was its defense, a unit that ranked ninth in the SEC overall

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