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Which 15 college football programs have the most wins since 2010? Ranking the best NCAA CFB teams over the last 15 years
College Football Programs Ranked By Most Wins Since 2010: Top 15 Teams of the Last 15 Years
Below, let’s dive into the top 15 College Football programs with the most wins since 2015.
No. 15: TCU
Record Since 2010: 125-66
Best Season: 2022: 13-2 College Football Champion – Runner up
Coming in at the bottom of this list are the TCU Horned Frogs. During this time period, TCU averaged 33.9 PPG while allowing 24.2 PPG. In 2022, the Horned Frogs made their first College Football appearance. During this campaign, they posted a strong 13-2 record. In the College Football Playoffs Semifinals, the Horned Frogs defeated Michigan but fell to the Georgia Bulldogs in the championships.
No. 14: Florida State
Record Since 2010: 129-64
Best Season: 2013 – 14-0 National Championship
Florida State enjoyed one of the best seasons in its school history during the 2013 season. In this campaign, the Seminoles posted a perfect 13-0 record en route to defeating Auburn in the National Championship. In this season, quarterback Jameis Winston captured the Heisman Trophy. Overall, Florida State averaged 31.8 PPG.
No. 13: Penn State
Record Since 2010: 132-61
Best Season: 2022 – 11-2 – Rose Bowl Champions
The Penn State Nittany Lions boasted one of the best defensive units in the nation during this time period. During this stretch, Penn State allowed just 19.6 PPG, which is one of the lowest marks on this list. However, their offense scored just 30.3 PPG, which lowered their team production. In 2023, they won 11 games and defeated Utah in the Rose Bowl. In this season, they were the No. 7 ranked school in the country.
No. 12: Oklahoma State
Record Since 2010: 133-61
Best Season: 2011 – 12 -1 – Fiesta Bowl Champions
In 2011, the Oklahoma State Cowboys won 12 games en route to winning the Big 12 title. They also defeated Stanford in the Fiesta Bowl. During this season, Oklahoma State was considered the No. 3 best team in the nation, led by first-year offensive coordinator Todd Monken. During this stretch, the Cowboys scored a strong 36.6 PPG but allowed a high 27.6 PPG.
No. 11: Wisconsin
Record Since 2010: 134-60
Best Season: 2017 – 13-1 Orange Bowl Champions
Wisconsin enjoyed the best season in school history, winning 13 games during the 2017 campaign. During this season, the Badgers were ranked as the No. 7 best team in the country on the AP poll. However, they were unable to finish on a high note as they lost to Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship. However, they were able to bounce back by defeating the Hurricanes in the Orange Bowl. Overall, they boasted an elite defense during this period, allowing just 18.4 PPG.
No. 10: Michigan
Record Since 2010: 135-56
Best Season: 2023 – 15-0 – National Champions
After falling short in 2021 and 2022 in the College Football Playoffs, Jim Harbaugh finally led Michigan to their first National Championship since 1997. He led the Wolverines to a perfect 15-0 record and sat at the top of the AP poll all season. In the postseason, they defeated Alabama and Washington. During these 15 years, the Wolverines allowed just 20.0 PPG while scoring 32.0 PPG.
No. 9: LSU
Record Since 2010: 143-51
Best Season: 2019 – 15-0 National Champions
The 2019 LSU Tigers were one of the greatest teams in college football history. Led by Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow, the Tigers posted a perfect record en route to winning the National Championship. In the championship game, they dismantled the Trevor Lawrence-led Clemson Tigers by a score of 42-25. During this time frame, they scored an impressive 33.3 PPG.
No. 8: Notre Dame
Record Since 2010: 146-50
Best Season: 2018: 12-1 – College Football Playoff Appearance
Notre Dame has been one of the most consistent teams during the stretch. The Fighting Irish have only lost fewer than eight games once during this stretch. In 2018, head coach Brian Kelly led the Irish to the playoffs but fell short in the semifinals to the Clemson Tigers. During this campaign, Notre Dame was ranked as the No. 5 best team on the AP poll. Notre Dame has scored just 32.4 PPG but has allowed 20.5 PPG.
No. 7: Boise State
Record Since 2010: 149-45
Best Season: 2019 – 12-2 Mountain West Conference Champions
The Boise State Broncos have been one of the best teams in the Mountain West Conference over the past 15 years. In 2019, the Broncos won 12 games en route to capturing the conference championships. However, in the Las Vegas Bowl, they fell short to Washington. During these 15 years, Boise State scored 35.7 PPG and allowed 21.4 PPG.
No. 6: Oregon
Record Since 2010: 150-45
Best Season: 2014 – 13-2 National Championship Appearance
Led by one of the best quarterbacks in the nation, Marcus Mariota and the Oregon Ducks posted a strong 13-2 record en route to reaching the College Football playoffs. They defeated Arizona in the Pac-12 Championship and then defeated Florida State in the College Football Playoffs Semifinals. However, they fell to Ohio State. During this period, the Ducks scored an impressive 40.2 PPG.
No. 5: Oklahoma
Record Since 2010: 151-46
Best Season: 2017 – 12-2 – College Football Playoff Appearance
During this stretch, the Oklahoma Sooners averaged a strong 39.2 PPG while allowing 25.3 PPG. In 2017, the Sooners reached the College Football playoffs. Led by Lincoln Riley, the Sooners posted a 12-2 record en route to winning the Big 12 Championship over TCU. In the College Football Playoffs, the Sooners fell short to the Georgia Bulldogs in overtime.
No. 4: Georgia
Record Since 2010: 161-43
Best Season: 2022: 15-0 – National Champions
The 2022 Georgia Bulldogs were one of the best teams in the nation during this 15-year period. The Bulldogs posted a perfect 15-0 record en route to winning their second-straight National Championship. In the College Football Playoff Semifinals, the Bulldogs defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes before defeating TCU quite easily by a score of 65-7 in the championship. The Bulldogs allowed just 18.6 PPG during this domain stretch of football.
No. 3: Clemson
Record Since 2010: 165-39
Best Season: 2018 – 15-0 National Champions
The Clemson Tigers had one of the greatest quarterback prospects in college football history during this stretch, Trevor Lawrence. Lawrence led the Tigers to a perfect record in 2015 en route to winning their second championship since 2016. In this season, the Tigers were considered the best team in the nation by the AP. In the championship, they defeated Alabama by a score of 44-16.
No. 2: Ohio State
Record Since 2010: 171-27
Best Season: 2024 – 14-2 National Champions
The Ohio State Buckeyes have been a mainstay in the College Football Playoffs during this stretch, but were never able to finish on top. However, in 2024, the Buckeyes posted a 14-2 record and qualified for the playoffs. In the first season of the expanded playoffs, the Buckeyes would defeat Tennessee, Oregon, and Texas en route to reaching the championship, where they defeated Notre Dame. During this stretch, they scored 39.6 PPG and allowed 18.8 PPG.
No. 1: Alabama
Record Since 2010: 182-25
Best Season: 2015: 14-1 – National Champions
The Alabama Crimson Tide holds the top spot on this list. During these 15 years, the Crimson Tide were the only team to win over 180 games. They averaged a stellar 39.0 PPG while allowing an excellent 15.7 PPG. During the 2015 campaign, the Crimson Tide won the National Championship, defeating Michigan State in the semifinals and Clemson in the championship.
