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re: 1995 Nebraska vs. 2020 Alabama
Posted on 1/16/21 at 4:11 pm to Globetrotter747
Posted on 1/16/21 at 4:11 pm to Globetrotter747
I believe Nebraska '95 would still dominate today.
The '95 UF team was undefeated and beat highly rated FSU and Tennessee teams.
Were blowing everyone out. Then took Arkansas behind the woodshed in SECCG.
Basically, that same team won '96 NC and only lost 2 games in 2 seasons (Nebraska and FSU).
The '95 UF team was undefeated and beat highly rated FSU and Tennessee teams.
Were blowing everyone out. Then took Arkansas behind the woodshed in SECCG.
Basically, that same team won '96 NC and only lost 2 games in 2 seasons (Nebraska and FSU).
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Posted on 1/16/21 at 4:11 pm to Globetrotter747
Dumbest post on the entire thread.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 4:13 pm to Trojan1998
2020 Alabama —31
1995 Nebraska—24
But for reference
2019 LSU—42
1995 Nebraska—25
1995 Nebraska—24
But for reference
2019 LSU—42
1995 Nebraska—25
Posted on 1/16/21 at 5:31 pm to CharlotteSooner
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Dumbest post on the entire thread.
Enlighten me.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 5:51 pm to Globetrotter747
Not sure that's possible in your case. Dismissing three top 10 wins Nebraska had over "BIG 8 teams", just because they were in KS and MO, is the hallmark of a child-like mind.
KSU, Nebraska, and Colorado were dominant at the formation of the BIG XII, and they were legit. Mizzu was good too. All the power was in the North at the formation of the BIG XII. Kansas actually won an Orange Bowl, and nearly the conference title, during the peak of the BIG XII. They have an Orange Bowl trophy to show for it in their trophy case. They've been really good at football before.
You speak of the "BIG 2 and little 6" to prove your non-point as if the SEC wasn't all Tennessee and Florida during the 90s.
95 Nebraska ran through the BIG 8 undefeated by smashing three top 10 teams in KU, Mizzou, and KSU. They also smoked Mich St., ASU, and Wazzu. The closest game they had all season was against Wazzu who lost by 14 points, before they nuked #2 Florida for the Natty.
You don't get to piss away who they beat during their season because the logos on those team's helmets don't meet your approval, and be taken seriously as a football fan.
KSU, Nebraska, and Colorado were dominant at the formation of the BIG XII, and they were legit. Mizzu was good too. All the power was in the North at the formation of the BIG XII. Kansas actually won an Orange Bowl, and nearly the conference title, during the peak of the BIG XII. They have an Orange Bowl trophy to show for it in their trophy case. They've been really good at football before.
You speak of the "BIG 2 and little 6" to prove your non-point as if the SEC wasn't all Tennessee and Florida during the 90s.
95 Nebraska ran through the BIG 8 undefeated by smashing three top 10 teams in KU, Mizzou, and KSU. They also smoked Mich St., ASU, and Wazzu. The closest game they had all season was against Wazzu who lost by 14 points, before they nuked #2 Florida for the Natty.
You don't get to piss away who they beat during their season because the logos on those team's helmets don't meet your approval, and be taken seriously as a football fan.
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Posted on 1/16/21 at 6:33 pm to CharlotteSooner
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Not sure that's possible in your case. Dismissing three top 10 wins Nebraska had over "BIG 8 teams", just because they were in KS and MO, is the hallmark of a child-like mind.
The 1995 Kansas and Kansas State teams did not have any players of significance. They were not impressive football teams.
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KSU, Nebraska, and Colorado were dominant at the formation of the BIG XII, and they were legit. Mizzu was good too. All the power was in the North at the formation of the BIG XII. Kansas won an Orange Bowl, and nearly the conference title, during the peak of the BIG XII. They have an Orange Bowl trophy to show for it in their trophy case. They've been really good at football before.
One thing about the Big XII is it added a conference championship game to the schedule. If you recall, this cost Nebraska an opportunity to play Florida State for the national title in 1996 because Texas (a team that wasn't in the old Big 8) upset the heavily favored Huskers in the Big XII championship game.
2020 Alabama had to play a championship game and a playoff semifinal. 1995 Nebraska did not face any of that. They also played 7 of 11 games at home. That team had an easy walk.
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You speak of the "BIG 2 and little 6" to prove your non-point as if the SEC wasn't all Tennessee and Florida during the 90s.
It wasn't.
Alabama won the national title in 1992 and had a shot at it in 1994 had it not been for the conference championship. Auburn went undefeated in 1993 and nearly again in 1994, beating Florida in B2B years. Alabama won the SEC in 1999, beating Florida twice in the same season.
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95 Nebraska ran through the BIG 8 undefeated by smashing three top 10 teams in KU, Mizzou, and KSU. They also smoked Mich St., ASU, and Wazzu. The closest regular season game they had was against Wazzu who lost by 14 points, before they nuked #2 Florida for the Natty.
That WSU team also finished the season 3-8. No 3-8 team plays Alabama to 14 pts. at home.
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You don't get to piss away who they beat during their season because the logos on those team's helmets don't meet your approval, and be taken seriously as a football fan.
Name some of the giants of the game that played for 1995 Kansas, Kansas State and Missouri that would likely push a team with the three of the top five Heisman candidates, Outland and Remington winners, and GOAT coach?
Posted on 1/16/21 at 7:31 pm to Globetrotter747
Stop talking.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 8:46 pm to CharlotteSooner
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Stop talking.
Clearly 2020 Alabama is the superior team.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 9:57 pm to Trojan1998
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1995 Nebraska
Posted on 1/16/21 at 9:59 pm to Trojan1998
Of course 2020 Bama would beat a Nebraska team from 25 years ago. It’s barely even the same game anymore, and nutrition/strength conditioning is far superior in college programs today.
The question is which team was more dominant relative to their competition, and that was clearly Nebraska.
The question is which team was more dominant relative to their competition, and that was clearly Nebraska.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 10:09 pm to Roger Klarvin
depends on the rules and refs
Posted on 1/16/21 at 10:24 pm to Trojan1998
Almost a completely different game than 25 years ago
Posted on 1/16/21 at 10:47 pm to Trojan1998
Hard to compare teams 25 yrs apart, in retrospect there was a big difference in the athleticism of 95 Nebraska and say, 2000 Miami, much less 2020 Alabama.
If they hypothetically lined up h2h, any champion of the last 15 years would likely overwhelm 1995 Nebraska. The Clemson, LSU, and Alabama champions of the last few seasons would beat that Nebraska team by 30+ points with the schematic advantages that offenses now have. Nebraska's option offense would struggle against the speed of the players now on the edge (which was a large part of why they ditched it at Nebraska) to trade scores with a 2019 LSU or 2020 Alabama.
If they hypothetically lined up h2h, any champion of the last 15 years would likely overwhelm 1995 Nebraska. The Clemson, LSU, and Alabama champions of the last few seasons would beat that Nebraska team by 30+ points with the schematic advantages that offenses now have. Nebraska's option offense would struggle against the speed of the players now on the edge (which was a large part of why they ditched it at Nebraska) to trade scores with a 2019 LSU or 2020 Alabama.
Posted on 1/16/21 at 11:05 pm to Trojan1998
2020 Bama and it’s not close.
If you’re of the opinion it would be close, then why aren’t we seeing any major teams running Nebraska’s old offense now? Because it doesn’t work in this era. Bama by whatever score they want.
If we’re just comparing them to their specific eras via accomplishments, fine. That’s a good discussion to have. But about 30 modern teams would beat ‘95 Nebraska 10 times out of 10.
If you’re of the opinion it would be close, then why aren’t we seeing any major teams running Nebraska’s old offense now? Because it doesn’t work in this era. Bama by whatever score they want.
If we’re just comparing them to their specific eras via accomplishments, fine. That’s a good discussion to have. But about 30 modern teams would beat ‘95 Nebraska 10 times out of 10.
Posted on 1/17/21 at 3:13 am to Trojan1998
1935 TCU National Champs were better. Beat LSU 3-2 in Sugar Bowl.
Posted on 1/17/21 at 3:39 am to Trojan1998
I just ran a "what if" simulation of the 2019 LSU team at home against 2020 Bama. LSU won 83 to 78 in 5 OT, after the game ended in a 49-49 tie in regulation. 
I ran quite a number of simulations... LSU won the majority in Baton Rouge, Bama won the majority in Tuscaloosa, and they spilt right down the middle on neutral fields. You probably couldn't find two more evenly matched teams than 2019 LSU and 2020 Bama.
Unfortunately, the historical teams only go back through 1996, so I couldn't run the '95 Nebraska team against anyone.
Here's the link: LINK
BUT - don't just run one game. In order to get a fair picture, you need to run several game simulations and average things out a bit. Any single game is not the definitive answer.
Anyway, interesting stuff. SIAP.
I ran quite a number of simulations... LSU won the majority in Baton Rouge, Bama won the majority in Tuscaloosa, and they spilt right down the middle on neutral fields. You probably couldn't find two more evenly matched teams than 2019 LSU and 2020 Bama.
Unfortunately, the historical teams only go back through 1996, so I couldn't run the '95 Nebraska team against anyone.
Here's the link: LINK
BUT - don't just run one game. In order to get a fair picture, you need to run several game simulations and average things out a bit. Any single game is not the definitive answer.
Anyway, interesting stuff. SIAP.
Posted on 1/17/21 at 7:08 am to Globetrotter747
After all the comments and analysis over the last day, I’m saying 2020 Alabama would win a hypothetical matchup by a score of 70-21.
Posted on 1/17/21 at 7:13 am to C Nite
2019 Alabama is better than 2020 Alabama.
Posted on 1/17/21 at 7:39 am to CharlotteSooner
That Florida team would be considered one of the greatest of all time if they had not existed the same season as Nebraska. They had won every game by 11 or more points and destroyed a Tennessee team led by Peyton that would finish the season ranked 3rd 62-37. Then they ran into Nebraska. It was like watching a team of 9th graders play the varsity team.
This post was edited on 1/17/21 at 7:40 am
Posted on 1/17/21 at 8:15 am to whowasbert
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That Florida team would be considered one of the greatest of all time if they had not existed the same season as Nebraska.
So would a lot of teams if they hadn't lost a national championship game.
1986 Miami, 1987 Oklahoma, 1992 Miami, 1996 Florida State, 2004 Oklahoma, 2005 USC, 2006 Ohio State, 2011 LSU, 2015 Clemson, 2016 Alabama, 2018 Alabama, 2019 Clemson.
A lot of teams would have fared well with Nebraska's cupcake Big 8 schedule and only having to get up for really one game.
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