The Downward Spiral of Five Once-Dominant Programs

HD Handshoe  --   BlockONation.com by Analyst Written on June 08, 2009
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EUGENE, OR - AUGUST 30:  Head coach Tyrone Willingham of the Washington Huskies watches the action with his players during the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on August 30, 2008 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
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When compiling this list, I was torn between the Washington Huskies making the cut and the team that I ended up ranking at No. 5.

It was very close, as the Huskies lay claim to three national titles: 1960, 1990, and 1991 and the team I ultimately ranked at No. 5 only has two.

The No. 5 program also has a higher winning percentage, more notable NFL draft picks, and a coach near the top of the all-time winning-est coaches in D1 history.

For me, those reasons were the difference between fifth and sixth, but by only the narrowest of margins.

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