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The original was posted on /r/cfb by /u/jimbobbypaul on 2025-08-19 17:09:51+00:00.
2024 Edition: Link
40 Year FBS Ranking Update, 2025 Edition
Hello ladies and gentlemen.
I can’t believe it’s been 2 years since the original “Ranking the FBS Programs Over the Last 40 Years” series. I don’t mean to beat a dead horse by saying this every time, but that was truly some of the most fun I’ve ever had.
Listed below are the updated rankings for the 131 134 FBS programs over the last 40 years. I guess I’ll have to update the title soon, especially since we’re going to 136 teams next year. These rankings now cover 1985-2024 instead of the original 1983-2022.
I’m planning to post this every offseason as a cool way to see how programs’ standing changes over the years. Use it as a “modern day blue blood” ranking if you wish.
As a final update to last offseason, I haven’t pursued turning the original series into a book at all. It may be some wasted potential to not get it in print after all the effort that went into it, but it’s a lot of work and I’m lazy. Life be busy with my job and personal obligations.
Lastly, USC is winning the national title this season. We are beating Oklahoma 1776-0 in the title game. I don’t make the rules. Fight on
| Rank | Team | Link to Original Post | Overall Score | Record | Ranking Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | Link | 51117 | 397-119-2 | 0 |
| 2 | Ohio State | Link | 50756 | 401-101-5 | 0 |
| 3 | Florida State | Link | 48026 | 371-132-2 | 0 |
| 4 | Oklahoma | Link | 47045 | 371-131-3 | 0 |
| 5 | Michigan | Link | 44408 | 357-136-5 | 1 |
| 6 | Georgia | Link | 44271 | 370-136-3 | 1 |
| 7 | Florida | Link | 43983 | 351-150-2 | -2 |
| 8 | Miami (FL) | Link | 43015 | 351-142 | 0 |
| 9 | Clemson | Link | 41863 | 359-147-3 | 0 |
| 10 | Penn State | Link | 41862 | 350-147-1 | 1 |
| 11 | Notre Dame | Link | 41581 | 342-154-2 | 3 |
| 12 | Nebraska | Link | 40927 | 339-160-1 | -2 |
| 13 | USC | Link | 40662 | 331-162-5 | -1 |
| 14 | LSU | Link | 40426 | 336-157-3 | -1 |
| 15 | Texas | Link | 38964 | 329-168-2 | 0 |
| 16 | Oregon | Link | 38310 | 337-158 | 2 |
| 17 | Tennessee | Link | 38021 | 326-165-6 | -1 |
| 18 | Auburn | Link | 37364 | 322-168-5 | -1 |
| 19 | Texas A&M | Link | 33772 | 322-172-2 | 1 |
| 20 | Virginia Tech | Link | 33481 | 313-182-4 | 1 |
| 21 | Washington | Link | 33171 | 290-194-3 | -2 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | Link | 32844 | 303-190-4 | 0 |
| 23 | Iowa | Link | 31574 | 305-185-5 | 0 |
| 24 | Boise State | Link | 31476 | 283-87 | 0 |
| 25 | Kansas State | Link | 29897 | 283-205-2 | 2 |
| 26 | West Virginia | Link | 29090 | 294-189-4 | -1 |
| 27 | Michigan State | Link | 28870 | 277-205-4 | 1 |
| 28 | UCLA | Link | 28359 | 273-207-3 | 1 |
| 29 | Oklahoma State | Link | 28336 | 279-205-3 | -3 |
| 30 | TCU | Link | 28066 | 290-192-1 | 0 |
| 31 | BYU | Link | 27797 | 336-173-2 | 0 |
| 32 | Utah | Link | 27061 | 301-184 | 0 |
| 33 | Stanford | Link | 26768 | 244-227-4 | 0 |
| 34 | Colorado | Link | 26399 | 251-229-4 | 1 |
| 35 | Louisville | Link | 25912 | 282-202-2 | 2 |
| 36 | Arkansas | Link | 25902 | 261-224-2 | -2 |
| 37 | Georgia Tech | Link | 25020 | 264-222-3 | -1 |
| 38 | Arizona State | Link | 24733 | 264-211-3 | 0 |
| 39 | Ole Miss | Link | 24093 | 261-216-2 | 4 |
| 40 | Syracuse | Link | 23964 | 256-224-4 | -1 |
| 41 | NC State | Link | 23258 | 272-215-3 | -1 |
| 42 | South Carolina | Link | 22997 | 248-226-6 | -1 |
| 43 | North Carolina | Link | 22770 | 254-231-2 | -1 |
| 44 | Texas Tech | Link | 22252 | 272-214-1 | 3 |
| 45 | Virginia | Link | 21821 | 251-230-2 | -1 |
| 46 | Fresno State | Link | 21727 | 302-192-3 | 2 |
| 47 | Arizona | Link | 21707 | 239-231-5 | -2 |
| 48 | Missouri | Link | 20899 | 241-237-4 | 6 |
| 49 | Boston College | Link | 20870 | 254-232-2 | -3 |
| 50 | Pittsburgh | Link | 20806 | 248-233-4 | 1 |
| 51 | Baylor | Link | 20623 | 232-244-1 | 1 |
| 52 | Cincinnati | Link | 20478 | 257-222-2 | 1 |
| 53 | Air Force | [Link](reddit.com/…/ranking_the_top_131_fbs_programs_of_…… |
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