College Football's Top 25 Greatest Dynasties of the AP Era

Athlon Sports ranks the best dynasties in college football since the AP Poll debuted.

Dynasty is a word that gets tossed around all too liberally by fans and media members alike. However, there are periods of time in sports where the term is not only applicable but completely accurate. The NFL had the Packers of the '60s, the Steelers of the '70s, the 49ers of the '80s, the Cowboys of the '90s and the Patriots of the '00s. The NBA has the Celtics, Lakers, Bulls and soon-to-be Heat dynasties.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers Cheerleaders

Some of our favorite Nebraska Cornhuskers cheerleaders from the past twenty years.

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10 Greatest Nebraska Cornhuskers (since 1967)

Who are the best Nebraska Cornhuskers of the Athlon era?

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5 Greatest Moments In Nebraska Cornhuskers Football History

The greatest moments in Cornhusker football history. 

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College Football's Top 50 Running Backs of the BCS Era

Who are the greatest college running backs of the BCS era?

Greatness is defined in so many different ways. Statistical production, individual awards, team success, longevity, supporting cast, level of competition, raw talent and athletic ability all factor heavily in determining overall greatness. Sometimes, you simply know greatness when you see it.

So all factors were considered when trying to determine who the greatest running backs of the BCS era have been. Here are the Top 50 ball carriers since the BCS was implemented in 1998:

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Is Michigan the Favorite for the 2013 Legends Division Title?

Can Devin Gardner lead Michigan to a Legends Division title in 2013?

With four teams battling for the top spot, the Legends Division should be one of the most competitive title races in college football this season.

Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska and Northwestern each have a strong case to be ranked No. 1 in the division next year, but each team is chasing Ohio State in the overall Big Ten standings.

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Ranking the Big Ten's Running Backs for 2013

Northwestern's Venric Mark ranks as the Big Ten's top back for 2013.

The Big Ten doesn’t have the deepest set of running backs in the nation, but the 2013 group still boasts plenty of talented options.

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Ranking the Big Ten Quarterbacks for 2013

Ohio State's Braxton Miller ranks as the Big Ten's No. 1 quarterback for 2013.

The Big Ten is heavy at the top when it comes to quarterbacks this season, as Ohio State’s Braxton Miller, Nebraska’s Taylor Martinez and Michigan’s Devin Gardner could all be top-20 passers in 2013.

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Ranking the Big Ten's College Football Coaches for 2013

Urban Meyer ranks as the Big Ten's No. 1 coach.

Considering how important coaches are to teams or even making preseason predictions, Athlon is taking a look at how each conference stacks up with its head coach rankings for 2013.

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Big Ten Football 2013 Schedule Analysis

Will Ohio State go unbeaten in 2013?

The start of the 2013 college football season is still months away, but it’s never too early to start thinking about preseason predictions and some of the top games to watch in each conference.

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