College Football's 10 Greatest Storybook Seasons

College football's history is filled with unexpected triumphs, where underdog teams have defied the odds to achieve remarkable success. Among the most notable storybook seasons:

1. 2025 Indiana: Previously the losingest team in FBS history, Indiana, under coach Curt Cignetti, achieved a transformation by winning landmark games against teams like Oregon, Penn State, Ohio State, and Alabama. The team is led by Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

2. 1984 BYU: The Cougars, led by quarterback Robbie Bosco, went undefeated and claimed the national championship, a rare feat for a team from a Group of 5-equivalent conference.

3. 1990 Georgia Tech: Georgia Tech, under coach Bobby Ross, shared the national title after a decisive win against Virginia and a victory in the Citrus Bowl.

4. 1995 Northwestern: Northwestern ended a long drought of losing seasons by defeating powerhouse teams like Notre Dame and Michigan, culminating in a