The 2010s were full of incredible college football games. Every week brought something new and exciting, and the decade was filled with unforgettable moments. Here are some of the best CFB games of the decade:
1) Ohio State vs. Michigan (November 26, 2016): This game had everything a college football fan could ask for. Two historic rivals going head-to-head in a winner-takes-all showdown for the Big Ten title. The game lived up to the hype, as Ohio State came out on top in a double overtime thriller, 30-27.
2) Clemson vs. Alabama (January 7, 2019): This was the third straight year these two teams met in the College Football Playoff, but this matchup was by far the most exciting. After trading blows for four quarters, Alabama finally emerged victorious in a 44-16 blowout.
3) Auburn vs. Alabama (November 24, 2017): This Iron Bowl matchup will go down as one of the greatest games in college football history.
With the SEC West title on the line, Auburn pulled off an improbable come-from-behind win with a touchdown on the final play of regulation to win 27-23.
4) Florida State vs Auburn (January 6, 2014): In one of the most unlikely national championship matchups ever, Florida State took on Auburn in a battle of undefeated teams. The Seminoles prevailed in a close contest 34-31 thanks to a late touchdown drive led by Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston.
5) Oklahoma vs Texas (October 12, 2019): This game lived up to its billing as “Red River Showdown” with plenty of drama and excitement from start to finish.
The 2010’s have been an incredible decade for college football. We’ve seen some amazing games, some historic upsets, and some unbelievable individual performances. Here are, in my opinion, the 10 best CFB games of the decade:
10) 2018 Rose Bowl – Ohio State vs Washington: This game had it all – great offense, big plays, a come-from-behind victory, and a thrilling finish. Ohio State was down 28-20 late in the 3rd quarter before scoring 21 unanswered points to win the game.
9) 2016 BattleFrog Fiesta Bowl – Clemson vs Ohio State: This was an instant classic playoff game.
After trading blows back-and-forth for most of the contest, Clemson came out on top with a last second field goal to win it 31-29.
8) 2011 BCS National Championship Game – Auburn vs Oregon: Another instant classic championship game. This one featured two high powered offenses going at it for 60 minutes.
Auburn won 22-19 on a last second field goal by their walk-on kicker.
7) 2014 Iron Bowl – Auburn vs Alabama: The most iconic rivalry in college football lived up to the hype in this one. With the score tied at 28 late in the 4th quarter, Auburn returned a missed Alabama field goal 109 yards for a touchdown to win 34-28 in stunning fashion.
6) 2009 Sugar Bowl – Florida vs Cincinnati: This was an absolute blowout from start to finish. Florida dominated both sides of the ball en route to a 51-24 victory over Cincinnati. Tim Tebow threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more in what would be his final collegiate game.
5) 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game – Clemson vs Alabama: These two teams put on an absolute show in this one. After trading punches back-and forth all night long, Clemson ultimately came out on top with a last second touchdown pass from Deshaun Watson to Hunter Renfrow that sealed a 35-31 victory over Alabama.
4) 2018 Big Ten Championship Game – Ohio State vs Northwestern: In one of the most highly anticipated games of the season, Ohio State and Northwestern didn’t disappoint.
Top 50 College Football Games Of The Decade (2010-2019) – [Sports Nerd]
What was the Greatest College Football Game Ever?
The greatest college football game ever is a highly debated topic. While there are many great games to choose from, we have compiled a list of the five most epic games in college football history.
1. The “Game of the Century” – Notre Dame vs. Texas, 1971
This game lived up to its nickname, as the two powerhouse teams battled it out in front of a then-record crowd of 75,504 people at Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns came into the game undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the country, while the Fighting Irish were also unbeaten and ranked No. 2. Notre Dame prevailed in a close contest, 24-11, giving them their first national championship since 1949.
2. The “Miracle at Michigan” – Michigan vs. Ohio State, 1973
In one of the most famous comebacks in college football history, Ohio State rallied from a 14-point deficit with just over two minutes remaining to stun archrival Michigan, 26-24. Buckeyes quarterback John Reaves completed an amazing 16 consecutive passes during the comeback, including the game-winning touchdown toss to Pete Johnson with just seconds left on the clock. The victory gave Ohio State its sixth straight Big Ten title and earned them a trip to the Rose Bowl where they would defeat USC for the national championship.
This was also Bo Schembechler’s first loss at Michigan Stadium as head coach of the Wolverines (he would go on to lose just seven times in 29 seasons).
3.”The Play” – California vs Stanford , 1982
With Cal leading Stanford by 20 points late in their annual rivalry game known as “The Big Game,” it seemed like another victory was all but assured for head coach Joe Kapp’s Golden Bears squad.
However, what happened next has gone down as one of sports’ most amazing finishes (and one that still causes Stanford fans pain today). On 4th down with less than 10 seconds left andCal about to punt from inside their own end zoneStanford’s Kevin Moen famously fieldedthe ball deep in his own territoryand proceededto weave through virtuallythe entire Cal teamfora 75 yardtouchdownreturn that gave hisCardinal an improbable 22–21victory(after having trailed by 19 points with less than fourminutes remaining). To add insultto injury for Bear fans , Moen actually ranthrough band members who were alreadycelebrating what they thoughtwas goingto be Cal’s winning score!
What College Football Team Has Won the Most Games in the Last 10 Years?
The Ohio State Buckeyes have won the most games in college football over the last 10 years. They have a record of 109-22, which is a winning percentage of 83%. The second most successful team over this time period is the Alabama Crimson Tide, who have gone 101-16 for a winning percentage of 86%.
What Year was the Best College Football Team Ever?
The best college football team ever is a matter of opinion. Some say it was the 1971 Nebraska Cornhuskers, who went 13-0 and won the national championship. Others claim it was the 1995 Nebraska Cornhuskers, who also went 13-0 and won the national championship.
And still others believe it was the 2001 Miami Hurricanes, who went 12-0 and won the national championship. All three of these teams were incredibly talented and had great seasons, so it’s really up to personal preference as to which one is considered the best.
Which College Football Team Has the Most Wins Since 2000?
The team with the most wins in college football since 2000 is the Oklahoma Sooners. They have a record of 205-61, which is a .768 winning percentage. The next closest team is the Ohio State Buckeyes, who have a record of 203-63 (.764).
The Florida Gators are third with a record of 201-65 (.756), followed by the LSU Tigers (200-66, .752) and USC Trojans (199-67, .748).
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Most-Watched College Football Games Last 10 Years
The most-watched college football games last 10 years have been, in order: Alabama vs. Clemson (2015), Ohio State vs. Michigan (2016), Alabama vs. Clemson (2017), Notre Dame vs. LSU (2018), and Ohio State vs. Clemson (2019). The highest-rated game was Ohio State vs. Michigan in 2016, which had an average of 11 million viewers.
Conclusion
The 2010s were full of incredible college football games, and it’s hard to narrow down the best of the best. But if we had to choose, here are the 10 best CFB games of the decade.
1) Ohio State vs. Michigan (2016): This game had everything you could want in a rivalry matchup: two evenly-matched teams, a close game, and a thrilling finish.
The Buckeyes came out on top in double overtime, 30-27, thanks to a game-winning touchdown pass from J.T. Barrett to Noah Brown.
2) Auburn vs. Alabama (2013): The “Kick Six” will go down as one of the most iconic plays in college football history. With just seconds remaining and Auburn trailing by four, Chris Davis returned a missed field goal 109 yards for a game-winning touchdown as time expired.
3) Clemson vs. LSU (2019): This was the culmination of an incredible season for both teams, with LSU coming out on top in a battle of undefeated giants. It was also an instant classic quarterback duel between Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence that lived up to the hype. LSU won 42-25, but this game will be remembered for years to come regardless of who won or lost.
4) Oklahoma vs Baylor (2012): This was an instant classic Big 12 shootout between two high-powered offenses led by Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III and eventual No 1 NFL Draft pick Baker Mayfield respectively . The Sooners prevailed 52-45 in what was one of the most entertaining games of the decade . In fact , this is considered one of he greatest Big 12 games ever played .
5) Stanford vs Notre Dame (2012): In what was billed as a defensive struggle , Stanford running back Stepfan Taylor ran for 177 yards and three touchdowns as the Cardinal stunned then – No 7 Notre Dame , 20 – 13 . The loss ended Notre Dame ‘ s chances at playing for a national title , but this game will be remembered for its huge upset .
6) Texas A&M vs Alabama (2012): Johnny Manziel made his mark on college football with this performance , becoming the first freshman ever to win the Heisman Trophy .
He put up 462 total yards and five touchdowns against then – No 1 Alabama en route to a 29 – 24 victory that announced Texas A&M as a force to be reckoned with .
