The Indiana Hoosiers sit just one win away from their first national title in school history. Indiana has a chance to join 1894 Yale as one of the few 16-0 college football teams in the sport's history. Indiana's finish would mark the first one in the BCS and CFP eras, however.
The Hoosiers' dominance has resulted in comparisons to some of the greatest college football teams of all time.
How do the 2025 Hoosiers compare to those teams? Let's compare their resume to some of the other undefeated teams in college football history, which several consider the greatest. We'll use metrics like record, average scoring margin and NFL draft picks.
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Greatest college football teams of all time
We'll start with Indiana, and go reverse chronologically for the rest.
2025 Indiana Hoosiers
- Record: 15-0
- Average scoring margin: +28.6
- FPI strength of schedule: No. 15
- Biggest victory: 13-10 over Ohio State in Big Ten title game
- NFL Draft picks: TBD
It's hard to summarize how remarkably special this Indiana team could be. The Hoosiers built off a CFP appearance and historic 11-win season in 2024 and rose to heights fans thought impossible. Over the last two seasons, Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti led the Hoosiers to their first Big Ten title since 1967.
Cal transfer Fernando Mendoza became the school's first-ever Heisman Trophy winner, and the Hoosiers have dominated just about every team they have faced. What was once the losingest program in all of college football is just one win away from its first-ever national title in school history.
2023 Michigan Wolverines
- Record: 15-0
- Average scoring margin: +25.5
- FPI strength of schedule: No. 7
- Biggest victory: 30-24 over No. 2 Ohio State, 27-20 over No. 4 Alabama in Rose Bowl semifinal
- NFL Draft picks: 13
Jim Harbaugh's last season at Michigan was one filled with controversy, but it ended with a national championship. Yes, this Michigan team was overshadowed with the Connor Stallions sign-stealing scandal that rocked college football. Harbaugh himself was even suspended for six games, three for recruiting violations from 2020, and the last three as a result of the Stallions scandal.
Despite all the distractions, Michigan went undefeated, including a 30-24 win over No. 2 Ohio State to send the Wolverines to the Big Ten title. The Wolverines defeated Iowa 25-0 in that one. Michigan then defeated No. 4 Alabama 27-20 in overtime in the Rose Bowl semifinal, which ended up being Nick Saban's last game of his illustrious career. Michigan then took down Washington 34-14 in the national title game to win Michigan its first national title since 1997. Michigan outscored its opponents by a total of 538 to 156.
2022 Georgia Bulldogs
- Record: 15-0
- Average scoring margin: +26.4
- FPI strength of schedule: No. 8
- Biggest victory: 42-41 over No. 4 Ohio State in Peach Bowl semifinal
- NFL Draft picks: 15
Georgia won a second consecutive national title in 2022. The team was led by returning starter Stetson Bennett at quarterback, as well as receiver Ladd McConkey and tight end Brock Bowers. Typical of a Kirby Smart-coached team, the defense was loaded with talent, including linebackers Smamel Mondon Jr. And Jamon Johnson, and a secondary with Malaki Starks, Kelee Ringo and Kamari Lassiter. Oh yeah, and a defensive line with Jalen Carter and Nazir Stakhouse.
The Bulldogs started the season as the preseason No. 3 team in the country. But Georgia cruised into the SEC title game undefeated, with a 27-13 win over No. 2 Tennessee in early November and ranked wins over Oregon. The Dawgs beat LSU 50-30 in the SEC Championship, and had a thrilling victory over Ohio State in the Peach Bowl in the CFP semifinal. The Dawgs ended TCU's Cinderella run with a 65-7 victory over the Horned Frogs in the national title game.
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2019 LSU Tigers (15-0)
- Record: 15-0
- Average scoring margin: +24.8
- FPI strength of schedule: No. 3
- Biggest victory: 46-41 over No. 2 Alabama
- NFL Draft picks: 14
Speaking of talented teams, the 2019 LSU Tigers was absolutely loaded. It had Joe Burrow at quarterback, Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson at receiver and Clyde-Edwards Helaire at running back. The defense had the likes of Derek Stingley Jr., Grant Delpit and Patrick Queen.
Burrow won the Heisman Trophy after throwing for 5,671 yards, including an NCAA single-season record of 60 touchdown passes. He became the only player in SEC history to throw for 5,000 yards with 50 scores in a season.
LSU beat just about every one that season, including No. 9 Texas, No. 7 Florida. No. 9 Auburn, No. 3 Alabama and No. 4 Georgia in the SEC Championship. The Tigers defeated Oklahoma and Clemson in the playoff by a combined margin of 105-53. Head coach Ed Orgeron brought LSU its first national title since 2007 that season.
2018 Clemson Tigers
- Record: 15-0
- Average scoring margin: +30.4
- FPI strength of schedule: No. 22
- Biggest victory: 44-16 over No. 1 Alabama, CFP national championship game
- NFL Draft picks: Six
The 2018 Clemson Tigers was one of head coach Dabo Swinney's most talented rosters. It featured the likes of future first-rounders like quarterback Trevor Lawrence, running back Travis Etienne, cornerback A.J. Terrell and defensive lineman Christian Wilkins.
At the start of the season, Lawrence, who was a true freshman and the No. 1 overall recruit from the class of 2018, started the season behind Kelly Bryant. But Swinney named Lawrence the starter by the fourth week of the season, and the Tigers finished the regular season undefeated. Clemson beat Pitt 42-10 in the ACC title game to earn the No. 1 overall seed in the CFP. Clemson had no problems against No. 3 Notre Dame in the first round, winning 30-3 in the Cotton Bowl semifinal.
In the national title game, Clemson manhandled a Nick Saban Alabama team, winning 44-16.
2013 Florida State
Record: 14-0
- Average scoring margin: +38.8
- FPI strength of schedule: No. 63
- Biggest victories: 51-14 over No. 3 Clemson, 34-31 over No. 2 Auburn in BCS national championship game
- NFL Draft picks: 23
Florida State entered the 2013 season as the preseason No. 11 team in the country, but ran the table on its way to a national title. Led by Heisman-winning quarterback Jameis Winston, as well as first-round draft picks like Kelvin Benjamin and cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
The Noles, led by fourth-year head coach Jimbo Fisher, beat every team on its schedule in convincing fashion. In fact, Florida State had just one game finish as one-score victories—the 34-31 win over Auburn in the BCS national title game.
Despite being accused of sexual assault from an incident stemming from late 2012 that season, Winston won the Heisman Trophy. He threw for 4,057 yards with 40 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The Noles won its first national championship since 1999.
2010 Auburn Tigers
- Record: 14-0
- Average scoring margin: +15.5
- FPI strength of schedule: No. 7
- Biggest victory: 24-17 at No. 6 LSU, 28-27 at No. 9 Alabama
- NFL Draft picks: 10
Auburn was led by head coach Gene Chizik in 2010, who was entering his second season with the Tigers. The catalyst behind Auburn's undefeated season was quarterback Cam Newton. Newton started his career at Florida, backing up Cam Newton and Tim Tebow.
But his time in Gainesville lasted just two seasons, leaving after he stole a student's laptop and threw it out of a dorm window. He played for JUCO Blinn College in Texas for his 2009 season, where he led his team to a national title game.
But after arriving at Auburn in 2010, he had a huge season with the Tigers, throwing for 2,854 yards with 30 touchdowns and seven interceptions, adding another 1,473 yards with 20 scores on the ground. Although Newton's father was investigated for soliciting money from Mississippi State for his son's commitment, no wrongdoing was ultimately found, and Newton remained eligible throughout.
The Tigers finished the regular season undefeated, including wins over ranked opponents in No. 12 South Carolina, No. 12 Arkansas and No. 6 LSU. On the road against No. 9 Alabama in the Iron Bowl, Auburn overcame a 24-0 deficit to win 28-27. The Tigers then defeated South Carolina 56-17 in the SEC title game, and capped it off with a 22-19 win over Oregon in the national title game.
2009 Alabama
- Record: 14-0
- Average scoring margin: +18.5
- FPI strength of schedule: No. 5
- Biggest victory: 24-15 over No. 9 LSU, 32-13 over No. 2 Florida
- NFL Draft picks: 20
Nick Saban's 2009 Alabama team is considered one of his most dominant of his career in Tuscaloosa. His defense allowed just 11.7 points per game, and just two games were decided by one score. The unit included big-name stars like Rolando McClain, Javier Arenas and Kareem Jackson.
The offense was led by quarterback Greg McEIroy, but Mark Ingram became the school's first Heisman winner, after rushing for 1,658 yards with 17 touchdowns on the season.
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2001 Miami
- Record: 12-0
- Average scoring margin: +33.2
- Biggest victory: 37-14 over No. 4 Nebraska in Rose Bowl
- NFL Draft picks: 32
Widely considered to be one of the greatest teams in college football history, the 2001 Miami Hurricanes was led by head coach Larry Coker. It featured an absolutely loaded roaster, one which resulted in 32 NFL Draft picks, including a record 17 first-rounders.
Some of the biggest names on defense included linebacker Jonathan Vilma, defensive back Sean Taylor, safety Ed Reed and defensive lineman Vince Wilfork. On offense, the unit was led by quarterback Ken Dorsey, wide receiver Andre Johnson, tight end Jeremy Shockey and running back Clinton Portis.
Led by first-year head coach Larry Coker, most of Miami's games that season weren't close. Miami beat its opponents by an average margin of 33.2 points per game, the largest margin in Miami school history. Just one Miami game all season was a one-score game, its 26-24 win over Virginia Tech in the last week of the season.
1995 Nebraska
- Record: 12-0
- Average scoring margin: +25.5
- Biggest victory: 30-24 over No. 2 Ohio State, 27-20 over No. 4 Alabama in Rose Bowl semifinal
- NFL Draft picks: 21
Led by head coach Tom Osborne and quarterback Tommy Frazier, this 12-0 Nebraska team put up over 35 points in every single game in 1995, including six games with over 50-plus points. Nebraska's Black Shirt defense held its opponents to just 14.5 points per game.
Facing three top-10 opponents in Kansas State, Colorado and Kansas, the Huskers cruised to an 11-0 finish to the regular season. Nebraska dominated No. 2 Florida in the Fiesta Bowl, winning 62-24.
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