BCS National Championship 2011: 10 Teams Who Could Beat Oregon or Auburn

When Auburn and Oregon face off on Monday night for the National Championship one will secure a No. 1 ranking in the final polls. 

But I personally believe the champion will be one of the weakest in recent history.

Both have incredible offenses, but could a great defense have stopped them in their tracks?

Here are 10 teams who would have crushed either of these teams if they had faced off.

10. 1991 Washington Huskies

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9 Nov 1991: Split end Mario Bailey of the Washington Huskies runs down the field during a game against the Southern California Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. Washington won the game 14-3.

The '91 Washington Huskies were noted for their defense.

They only allowed 105 points, but played few ranked teams. One of those ranked teams was Michigan in the Rose Bowl, whom they beat by 20 points.

9. 1997 Michigan Wolverines

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22 Nov 1997: Running back Chris Floyd of the Michigan Wolverines moves the ball during a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Michigan won the game, 20-14. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

The 1997 Michigan Wolverines only allowed 9.5 points a game. Wow.

In a testament to their defense their offense had neither a 1000 yard rusher or a 500 yard receiver.

They were led by Heisman winner Charles Woodson. Oh and their third string quarterback was a guy named Tom Brady. Heard of him?

8. 2005 USC Trojans

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BERKELEY, CA - NOVEMBER 12: (FILE PHOTO) Reggie Bush #5 of the USC Trojans runs with the ball against the California Golden Bears at Memorial Stadium on November 12th, 2005 in Berkeley, California. Bush was picked second overall by the New Orleans Saints

This team actually lost a game, but that wouldn't stop them from beating Oregon or Auburn.

Their offense was one of the best ever, and prior to their loss they were considered to be in the discussion as one of college football's best of all time.

The team featured two Heisman winners in Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush.

7. 2005 Texas Longhorns

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NEW YORK - DECEMBER 10: Heisman candidate quarterback Vince Young #10 of the Texas Longhorns speaks to the media after the 2005 Heisman trophy was awarded to running back Reggie Bush #5 of the USC Trojans at the 71st Annual Heisman Ceremony on December 1

This team, led by Vince Young, scored more than 40 points in all but one of their games.

Their 652 points are an NCAA record. Their title game against USC is one of the more memorable ones of the last decade.

A total of 24 players from this team entered the NFL.

6. 1956 Oklahoma Sooners

This team recorded six shutouts.

While averaging 47 points a game. 

Wow.

5. 1992 Alabama Crimson Tide

The 1992 Alabama team featured one of the best defenses of all time.

They only gave up more than 13 points on two occasions and held their opponents to just 122 points. Their defense would easily put a stop to the high powered offenses of Auburn and Oregon.

They defeated the No. 1 Miami Hurricanes in the Sugar Bowl by picking off Heisman winner Gino Toretta three times. What would they do to Cam Newton?

4. 1988 Notre Dame Fighting Irish

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26 Nov 1988: Flanker Raghib Ismail of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs down the field during a game against the Southern California Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. Notre Dame won the game 27-10. Mandatory Credi

The 1988 Notre Dame Fighting Irish unseated the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 teams on their way to their No. 1 ranking.

When a school has 10 national championships and one team is considered their best, well you know they were pretty darn good.

This team ended a 36-game winning streak by the University of Miami and won 10 of their 12 games by double digits. 

3. 1999 Florida State Seminoles

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20 Nov 1999: Reggie Durden #1 of the Florida State Seminoles celebrates on the field during the game against the Florida Gators at the Ben HillGriffin Stadium in Gainsville, Florida. The Seminoles defeated the Gators 23-30. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons

The Florida State Seminoles began the 1999 season ranked No. 1, and finished it the same way, making them the first team to be ranked No. 1 from wire-to-wire.

They featured Heisman winner Chris Weinke at quarterback and Peter Warrick was his main target.

The team really shined on defense where they only allowed 203 points all season long. During the season they defeated both the No. 2 and No. 3 teams at the time they played them.  

2. 2001 Miami Hurricanes

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1 Dec 2001: Quarterback Ken Dorsey #11 of the Miami Hurricanes attempts to pass during the NCAA game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia. Miami defeated Virginia Tech 26-24. Mandatory Credit: Criag Jones/Getty Imag

The 2001 Miami Hurricanes were dominant.

They held eight of their opponents to a touchdown or less, and stifled Heisman winner Eric Crouch in the national championship. 

The team was led by Ken Dorsey, Clinton Portis, Jeremy Shockey and Andre Johnson on offense, and Ed Reed and Jonathan Vilma on defense. 

1. 1995 Nebraska Cornhuskers

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28 Oct 1995: Nebraska Cornhuskers players Terrell Farley #43, Mike Minier #10, and Doug Colman #46 celebrate during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. Nebraska won the game, 44-21.

The 1995 Cornhuskers are widely regarded as the best team in college football history.

Their closest game was a 14-point victory against Washington State.

The Huskers were known for having a dominant defense and great rushing attack.