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Definitive ranking of the blue bloods in college football

By Charles Rahrig V

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SOUTH BEND, IN – OCTOBER 28: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts in the fourth quarter against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Notre Dame Stadium on October 28, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN – OCTOBER 28: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts in the fourth quarter against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Notre Dame Stadium on October 28, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

1. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

  • First Season: 1887
  • All-time record: 906-324-42
  • National Titles: 11
  • Conference Titles: Independent
  • Heisman Winners: 7
  • All-Americans: 101

The number one “blue blood” in all of college football and tops on the list is Notre Dame. They might not have the most national championships, but they are the program that pops into mind first when thinking of the term.

The gold helmets, Touchdown Jesus, the rivalries, the independent status, Lou Holtz, the Heisman winners and the fans that follow the team everywhere with the iconic colors the Irish proudly wear make this program what it is.

South Bend is an absolute football haven and Notre Dame has turned a town into a football phenomenon. Much like Alabama, you can even throw movies into the mix here, as ‘Rudy‘ properly showcased what it means to be a member of the Notre Dame family.

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It’s the tradition and values that mark this program. The fights and wars they had with Miami over the years, the battles with USC and the once annual big game they would have each season with Michigan saw some of the best rivalries unfold.

The Fighting Irish don’t belong to a conference and have always carried themselves in a league of their own. They’re as football rich as it gets and although they haven’t won a national championship since 1988, they have had several great teams since.

The leprechaun is one of the most famous mascots in sports. They’re just behind USC with 495 players selected to the NFL Draft and have over 50 members in the College Football Hall of Fame. They are the “blue blood” of college football.

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