What team has had the most outsized impact on CFB compared to their fanbase size?

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The original was posted on /r/cfb by /u/SaxesAndSubwoofers on 2025-01-20 19:37:20+00:00.

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So teams like OSU, ND, Bama, Mich all have had a big impact on college football, both historically and in the modern era. But in doing so, these teams have garnered large fanbases.

What team has made a notable impact on CFB while having a relatively small fanbase?

I would probably probably say Army or maybe Clemson? (Idk if they count as small or not). What do you think?