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

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Georgia is my most hated rival but they have probably been the most consistently good program outside of Ohio State in the 21st century.

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Which is impressive, considering the teams they have to play. Even when the east has been a little soft, Georgia has to play a juggernaut in the SECCG.

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Would you put Florida top 5?

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I really don't know.

There are so many variables it's hard to be objective. I'm not really impressed with Clemson's record, because the ACC is a farce, but I understand why you put them there.

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There are so many variables it's hard to be objective. I'm not really impressed with Clemson's record, because the ACC is a farce, but I understand why you put them there.

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If we had say, an SEC title or a playoff appearance in the last decade then I’d absolutely put Florida at #4. Maybe even 3. But we haven’t. So I won’t.

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You have 1 national title and several losing seasons. There is no way Auburn is considered a top 5 program the last 20 years.

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Auburn may be a top15. Nowhere near top5.

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We did technically go 10-3 with a NY6 bowl win in 2018 and 11-2 with an Orange Bowl in 2019 but that hardly constitutes amazing years in my opinion lol.

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Eh that's still some NY6 bowls and good seasons. I think you should count them since we did that for Clemson (at least I did, even that infamous Orange Bowl where WVU hung 70 on them). Playoff and title appearances are still worth more so Clemson still has the edge.

That 2019 LSU/Florida game was pretty wild, seemed like each team kept answering each other's scores waiting for the other to blink and finally LSU picked off Trask and that was all she wrote but the Gators put up a valiant effort, I remember being more impressed with Florida after that game than I was before it even though they lost.

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If you extend it to 2002 Ohio State gets that 2nd natty included. They've also racked up NY6 bowls, Championship Game/CFP appearances, and had a 15-1 run against Michigan in the middle of that time period. Like almost a NY6 bowl or better every year for 20 years. I think they are definitely above Clemson and probably tied with UGA, and could make a good case for #2.

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If you extend it to 2002 they pass Clemson with 2 national titles but do not pass UGA or LSU and sit at #4.

You have to take into account they’ve dominated a shite conference that has 1 national title in the last 20 years to get where they are. They’ve constantly beat up Rutgers and Maryland and then lose and lose badly against top tier competition. And not once or twice. They’ve done it consistently for 20 years.

Outside of 2014 they’ve been blown out by Clemson, Florida, LSU, Alabama in big time games. And lost the close ones to Georgia and Clemson again. When you see them losing all the big games and dominating their regular season year in and year out, you have to naturally come to the conclusion their schedule has played into why they consistently win so much. There’s no other reason. They still are a great program, but for those reasons stated, they would be #4 behind Bama, LSU, and Georgia.

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Ohio State won a title in 2002,

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Well

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the year before your cutoff date.

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I'd insert them above Clemson.

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I wouldn’t

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repeating this lie wont make it reality. Auburn won the national Championship in 2004

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Ironic since there is no text in this reality confirming your statement. Including your own school not claiming it.