Greatest college football teams of all time: How 16-0 Indiana would rank compared to 2019 LSU, others

The Indiana Hoosiers are on the brink of securing their first national title in school history with a potential 16-0 finish, a feat not achieved since 1894 by Yale. Indiana, under head coach Curt Cignetti, has already claimed its first Big Ten title since 1967 and is on the verge of an unprecedented season in the BCS and CFP eras. Highlighting their remarkable season, Cal transfer Fernando Mendoza became Indiana's first Heisman Trophy winner. The Hoosiers have maintained a dominant performance throughout the season, with an average scoring margin of +28.6 and a notable victory over Ohio State in the Big Ten title game.

Comparisons are being drawn between the 2025 Hoosiers and other historic undefeated college football teams, such as the 2023 Michigan Wolverines, 2022 Georgia Bulldogs, 2019 LSU Tigers, and 2018 Clemson Tigers, among others. Each team achieved a 15-0 record and demonstrated dominance in their