Balance sells in college football, just like it does in the pros. But it’s harder to establish yourself as a high-end squad on both sides of the pigskin when the pool of programs is so large, and the best players are, by and large, more dispersed.
The 1995 Nebraska Cornhuskers cared not for this caveat. They had the nation’s best offense and the fourth-stingiest defense. Their perfect season, capped by a Fiesta Bowl victory, solidified their place among the most dangerous powerhouses ever.
