1
USC
90-35
.720
2 national; 5 conf.
4-3
Tradition, a talent pool that is local and deep, a coach who is both football smart and people smart, and a national identity among recruits as the "it" school: The Trojans have it all.
2
Ohio State
97-28
.776
1 national; 4 conf.
5-4
There may be eight Division I-A schools in the state, but there's only one that rules it from Toledo to Cincinnati. Coach Jim Tressel has polished the Buckeyes program to a fine sheen.
3
Texas
98-28
.778
1 national; 1 conf.
6-4
Vast resources and vaster tradition. Coach Mack Brown has brought back the Darrell Royal touch with the common folk, and he wins like Royal, too.
4
Florida
94-32
.746
1 national; 2 conf.
5-5
Were it not for the three moderately successful Ron Zook years, the Gators would be ranked higher. Only a strong program could rebound as quickly as Florida did.
5
Oklahoma
95-33
.742
1 national; 4 conf.
4-4
The Sooners won one national championship and played for two others. Even after vacating eight victories at the NCAA's behest, coach Bob Stoops is averaging nearly 10 wins a season.
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