There has not been a team that has won three straight college football championships since the players could fold their leather helmets into their back pockets after a game.Īfter two championships, the only thing holding back Georgia from winning a third straight would be apathy, which I doubt happens with new players all over the field, and a slight talent drain. With that in mind, I'll give you two teams who can win the title. Since 2011, every national champion has over 50% blue chips on the roster, with most exceeding 60%. 'Put simply, to win the national championship, college football teams need to sign more four- and five-star recruits (AKA 'Blue Chips') than two- and three-star players over the previous four recruiting classes.'
Bud developed the Blue-Chip ratio, a formula that looks at the number of blue-chip prospects on each team.
Thanks to Bud Elliott of 247Sports, we know only 16 teams have a chance to win the title this season. With the wide array of options for winning a college football title, it should be difficult to pick winners each season. Insight via FOX Sports Betting Analyst Geoff Schwartz :Ĭollege football has over 130 teams, with 69 of those teams in the Power 5 conferences.
Editor's Note: Expert's picks made prior to the start of the season
