The Most Influential Colleges in Football Today

The Most Influential Colleges in Football Today
By Dr. Jed Macosko and Dr. Winston Ewert
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Find the colleges and universities that have the biggest impact in football based on the influence of their alumni in football. See which schools have proven histories of attracting and cultivating some of the most influential athletes today.

College football is massively popular on a regional scale. Our research finds that among all college athletics, the football field is home to the largest number of highly influential programs. In simpler terms, if you want to go to a college or university with a great football program, you have a lot of schools to choose from. The most noteworthy university football programs cast an enormous influence over their surrounding regions. Not only that, but when it comes to college football, there is a huge amount of influence to go around. The list of best 50 football colleges and universities is topped by major programs such as the University of Michigan, Ohio State, and the University of Florida. However, schools ranking in the thirties like Clemson, Baylor, and Texas A&M also score as highly influential in their own regions. Top football programs generally boast a history of top players. For instance, Michigan enjoys its top spot thanks to former NFL quarterback and current head coach Jim Harbaugh, NFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson (who remains the only defensive back in history to win college’s coveted Heisman Trophy), and of course, 7-time Super Bowl winning quarterback and consensus G.O.A.T., Tom Brady.

Most Influential Colleges in Football

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  1. University of California, Berkeley
    2. 87%
  2. Stanford University
    3. 86%
  3. University of Michigan
    4. 83%
  4. University of Wisconsin–Madison
    5. 75%
  5. University of Southern California
    6. 72%
  6. Purdue University
    7. 69%
  7. University of Pittsburgh
    8. 69%
  8. Ohio State University
    9. 68%
  9. University of Notre Dame
    10. 67%
  10. University of Florida
    11. 67%
  1. Washington State University
    2. 86%
  2. University of Oklahoma
    3. 85%
  3. Michigan State University
    4. 83%
  4. University of Alabama
    5. 79%
  5. University of Tennessee
    6. 75%
  6. Louisiana State University
    7. 71%
  7. Auburn University
    8. 71%
  8. Purdue University
    9. 69%
  9. University of Pittsburgh
    10. 67%
  10. University of Wisconsin–Madison
    11. 60%
  1. San Diego State University
    2. 27 to 1
  2. Louisiana State University
    3. 22 to 1
  3. Florida State University
    4. 21 to 1
  4. Brigham Young University
    5. 21 to 1
  5. University of Oklahoma
    6. 20 to 1
  6. Auburn University
    7. 20 to 1
  7. University of Alabama
    8. 20 to 1
  8. Ohio State University
    9. 19 to 1
  9. University of California, Berkeley
    10. 19 to 1
  10. University of Georgia
    11. 17 to 1
  1. University of Southern California
    2. $61,503
  2. University of Notre Dame
    3. $58,843
  3. Syracuse University
    4. $57,591
  4. Stanford University
    5. $56,169
  5. University of Miami
    6. $54,760
  6. University of Pittsburgh
    7. $19,092
  7. University of Michigan
    8. $16,865
  8. Michigan State University
    9. $15,966
  9. University of California, Berkeley
    10. $11,442
  10. University of Tennessee
    11. $11,332
  1. University of Southern California
    2. $60,446
  2. University of Notre Dame
    3. $58,190
  3. Stanford University
    4. $54,315
  4. Syracuse University
    5. $41,616
  5. University of Miami
    6. $39,834
  6. University of Michigan
    7. $24,902
  7. University of Pittsburgh
    8. $24,118
  8. Michigan State University
    9. $19,714
  9. Washington State University
    10. $12,076
  10. Ohio State University
    11. $11,560
  1. San Diego State University
    2. 51%
  2. Auburn University
    3. 54%
  3. Washington State University
    4. 54%
  4. North Carolina State University
    5. 56%
  5. University of Tennessee
    6. 58%
  6. Louisiana State University
    7. 59%
  7. University of Oklahoma
    8. 59%
  8. Brigham Young University
    9. 59%
  9. University of Alabama
    10. 60%
  10. Florida State University
    11. 62%
  1. Stanford University
    2. 4%
  2. University of Southern California
    3. 13%
  3. University of California, Berkeley
    4. 14%
  4. University of Notre Dame
    5. 15%
  5. University of Michigan
    6. 20%
  6. University of Miami
    7. 28%
  7. University of Florida
    8. 30%
  8. Florida State University
    9. 37%
  9. San Diego State University
    10. 38%
  10. University of Georgia
    11. 40%
  1. Stanford University
    2. 4 to 1
  2. University of Southern California
    3. 9 to 1
  3. University of Notre Dame
    4. 9 to 1
  4. University of Michigan
    5. 11 to 1
  5. University of Miami
    6. 12 to 1
  6. Purdue University
    7. 13 to 1
  7. University of Pittsburgh
    8. 14 to 1
  8. North Carolina State University
    9. 14 to 1
  9. Syracuse University
    10. 15 to 1
  10. University of Wisconsin–Madison
    11. 16 to 1
  1. University of Florida
    2. $4,477
  2. Florida State University
    3. $4,640
  3. University of Oklahoma
    4. $4,920
  4. San Diego State University
    5. $5,742
  5. Brigham Young University
    6. $6,120
  6. North Carolina State University
    7. $6,535
  7. Louisiana State University
    8. $8,038
  8. University of Wisconsin–Madison
    9. $9,273
  9. Purdue University
    10. $9,718
  10. University of Georgia
    11. $9,790
  1. San Diego State University
    2. $7,176
  2. Brigham Young University
    3. $7,700
  3. University of Oklahoma
    4. $8,034
  4. University of Georgia
    5. $8,878
  5. North Carolina State University
    6. $9,095
  6. Louisiana State University
    7. $9,132
  7. Florida State University
    8. $9,684
  8. Purdue University
    9. $9,718
  9. Auburn University
    10. $10,080
  10. University of Wisconsin–Madison
    11. $10,728

Featured Programs

The Most Influential Colleges in Football Today

  1. #1

    University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor , MI
    #2 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023 #2 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #2 50 Best Public Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #2 Best Value Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $17K

    Acceptance

    20%

    Graduation

    94%

    Student body

    44K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1430/32

    University of Michigan’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Tom Brady
    2. Jim Harbaugh
    3. Charles Woodson
    4. Brian Griese
    5. Chad Henne
    6. Desmond Howard
    7. Drew Henson
    8. Ty Law
    9. Elvis Grbac
    10. LaMarr Woodley
    11. Jake Long
    12. Amani Toomer
    13. Braylon Edwards
    14. Denard Robinson
    15. Dan Dierdorf
    16. Jay Feely
    17. Mario Manningham
    18. Taylor Lewan
    19. Steve Hutchinson
    20. Ryan Mallett
    21. Larry Foote
    22. Leon Hall
    23. Jerry Burns
    24. David Baas
    25. Jim Brandstatter
    26. Anthony Carter
    27. Matt Gutierrez
    28. Mike Hart
    29. Chris Perry
    30. Jon Jansen
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Jason Avant
    2. Justin Fargas
    3. Anthony Thomas
    4. Marlin Jackson
    5. Jeff Backus
    6. Ryan Mundy
    7. Brandon Graham
    8. Devin Gardner
    9. Bump Elliott
    10. Devin Funchess
    11. Alan Branch
    12. David Harris
    13. Earl Little
    14. Aaron Shea
    15. David Bowens
    16. Jerame Tuman
    17. Jarrod Bunch
    18. David Molk
    19. Adrian Arrington
    20. Jim Mandich
    21. Taco Charlton
    22. Fitzgerald Toussaint
    23. Ron Johnson
    24. Tubby Raymond
    25. Ian Gold
    26. Trevor Pryce
    27. Jim Herrmann
    28. Hayden Epstein
    29. Stevie Brown
    30. Rob Renes
    31. Devin Bush Jr.
    32. Tai Streets
    33. Garrett Rivas
    34. Roy Roundtree
    35. Jonathan Goodwin
    36. Jay Riemersma
    37. Vincent Smith
    38. Jumbo Elliott
    39. Fred Jackson
    40. Jeremy Gallon
    41. Jake Ryan
    42. Derrick Alexander
    43. Clayton Richard
    44. Blake Countess
    45. Roy Manning
    46. Tate Forcier
    47. Bennie Joppru
    48. Cato June
    49. Aidan Hutchinson
    50. Ronald Bellamy
    51. Jarrod Wilson
    52. Dwight Hicks
    53. Marcus Knight
    54. Brian Simmons
    55. Roger Zatkoff
    56. Jamie Morris
    57. Junior Hemingway
    58. Tim Biakabutuka
    59. Rueben Riley
    60. Martin Nance
    61. Jack Clancy
    62. Gabe Watson
    63. Matt Lentz
    64. Ron Kramer
    65. B. J. Askew
    66. Kwity Paye
    67. Erick Anderson
    68. Corwin Brown
    69. Al Wistert
    70. Marcus Ray
  2. #2

    Ohio State University

    Columbus , OH
    #9 Top Schools that Offer Free Master's Degrees Online #11 Best Value Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #15 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #1 Best Grad Schools in Ohio 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $12K

    Acceptance

    57%

    Graduation

    88%

    Student body

    56K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1320/29

    Ohio State University’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Urban Meyer
    2. Cris Carter
    3. Mike Vrabel
    4. Eddie George
    5. Kirk Herbstreit
    6. Troy Smith
    7. Joey Galloway
    8. Santonio Holmes
    9. Dick LeBeau
    10. Terrelle Pryor
    11. Orlando Pace
    12. Archie Griffin
    13. Mike Nugent
    14. Dwayne Haskins
    15. A. J. Hawk
    16. Maurice Clarett
    17. Terry Glenn
    18. Earle Bruce
    19. Ted Ginn Jr.
    20. Bo Schembechler
    21. Craig Krenzel
    22. Gary Moeller
    23. Luke Fickell
    24. Carlos Hyde
    25. Braxton Miller
    26. Bo Pelini
    27. Mike Tomczak
    28. Joe Burrow
    29. Donte Whitner
    30. Mike Doss
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Denzel Ward
    2. Marshon Lattimore
    3. Doug Plank
    4. Chris Spielman
    5. Nick Mangold
    6. Michael Thomas
    7. James Laurinaitis
    8. Malcolm Jenkins
    9. LeCharles Bentley
    10. Ryan Shazier
    11. Keith Byars
    12. Robert Smith
    13. Antoine Winfield Sr.
    14. Jack Tatum
    15. Joe Germaine
    16. Chris Gamble
    17. Jake Ballard
    18. Taylor Decker
    19. Dustin Fox
    20. Vonn Bell
    21. Todd Boeckman
    22. Korey Stringer
    23. Art Schlichter
    24. J. K. Dobbins
    25. Nate Ebner
    26. Matt Wilhelm
    27. Bradley Roby
    28. Kent Graham
    29. Randy Gradishar
    30. Sid Gillman
    31. Eli Apple
    32. Curtis Samuel
    33. Pepper Johnson
    34. Paul Warfield
    35. DeVier Posey
    36. Matt Snell
    37. Bobby Hoying
    38. Vernon Gholston
    39. Jack Mewhort
    40. Chase Young
    41. Bobby Carpenter
    42. Jeff Graham
    43. Terry McLaurin
    44. Steve Tovar
    45. Justin Zwick
    46. Joe Bauserman
    47. Glen Mason
    48. Kurt Coleman
    49. Anthony Schlegel
    50. Shawn Springs
    51. Johnathan Hankins
    52. Dan Wilkinson
    53. Andy Katzenmoyer
    54. Jim Lachey
    55. David Boston
    56. Tom Matte
    57. Corey Linsley
    58. Michael Jenkins
    59. Jim Stillwagon
    60. Raymont Harris
    61. Chimdi Chekwa
    62. Jake McQuaide
    63. Nate Clements
    64. Na'il Diggs
    65. Mike Adams
    66. John Brockington
    67. Chris Olave
    68. Dane Sanzenbacher
    69. Alonzo Spellman
    70. Kenny Guiton
  3. #3

    University of Florida

    Gainesville , FL
    #8 Best Value Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #16 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #20 Most Affordable Graduate Schools Ranked for 2023 #24 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $6K

    Acceptance

    30%

    Graduation

    91%

    Student body

    48K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1375/31

    University of Florida’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Tim Tebow
    2. Steve Spurrier
    3. Emmitt Smith
    4. Rex Grossman
    5. Cam Newton
    6. Chan Gailey
    7. Mike Mularkey
    8. Danny Wuerffel
    9. Cris Collinsworth
    10. Percy Harvin
    11. Charlie Strong
    12. Jesse Palmer
    13. Joe Haden
    14. Jack Youngblood
    15. Doug Dickey
    16. Lito Sheppard
    17. Fred Taylor
    18. Trent Brown
    19. Jordan Reed
    20. Shane Matthews
    21. Darrell Jackson
    22. Wilber Marshall
    23. Lindy Infante
    24. Reggie Nelson
    25. Mike Peterson
    26. Wes Chandler
    27. Riley Cooper
    28. Mike Pouncey
    29. Major Wright
    30. Will Hill
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Jacquez Green
    2. Neal Anderson
    3. Louis Murphy
    4. Jabar Gaffney
    5. D. J. Humphries
    6. Trey Burton
    7. Chad Jackson
    8. Gerard Warren
    9. Jeff Demps
    10. Kerwin Bell
    11. Treon Harris
    12. Quinton Dunbar
    13. C. J. Henderson
    14. Chris Rainey
    15. Janoris Jenkins
    16. Mike Gillislee
    17. Marcus Gilbert
    18. Andre Caldwell
    19. Cornelius Ingram
    20. Earnest Graham
    21. Dominique Easley
    22. Carlos Dunlap
    23. Ike Hilliard
    24. Jelani Jenkins
    25. Vernon Hargreaves
    26. Antonio Callaway
    27. Brian Schottenheimer
    28. Will Grier
    29. Derrick Harvey
    30. Joe Cohen
    31. Jaylen Watkins
    32. Erron Kinney
    33. Sharrif Floyd
    34. Alex Anzalone
    35. Jon Bostic
    36. Reidel Anthony
    37. Jaye Howard
    38. Kim Helton
    39. Chas Henry
    40. Dallas Baker
    41. Lerentee McCray
    42. Taylor Jacobs
    43. Andra Davis
    44. Ronald Powell
    45. Max Garcia
    46. Brad Culpepper
    47. Jermaine Cunningham
    48. Rick Casares
    49. Jeremy Mincey
    50. Jonotthan Harrison
    51. Kay Stephenson
    52. Trace Armstrong
    53. Crawford Ker
    54. Chris Doering
    55. Deonte Thompson
    56. Channing Crowder
    57. Jack Katz
    58. Brandon James
    59. Justin Trattou
    60. Tyrie Cleveland
    61. Maurice Hurt
    62. David Nelson
    63. Bob Hewko
    64. Neiron Ball
    65. Matt Jones
    66. Reynaldo Hill
    67. Matt Elam
    68. Marcus Roberson
    69. Derrick Gaffney
    70. Terry Jackson
  5. #5

    University of Alabama

    Tuscaloosa , AL
    #1 Best Grad Schools in Alabama 2023 #1 Alabama's Best Colleges and Universities Ranked for Undergrads in 2023 #1 Most Affordable Colleges in Alabama 2023 #1 Best Public Colleges in Alabama 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $12K

    Acceptance

    79%

    Graduation

    72%

    Student body

    35K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1200/27

    University of Alabama’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Joe Namath
    2. Shaun Alexander
    3. Bart Starr
    4. Derrick Henry
    5. Julio Jones
    6. Dabo Swinney
    7. Tua Tagovailoa
    8. A. J. McCarron
    9. Eddie Lacy
    10. Ken Stabler
    11. Dont'a Hightower
    12. Jackie Sherrill
    13. Brodie Croyle
    14. DeVonta Smith
    15. Cornelius Bennett
    16. T. J. Yeldon
    17. J. C. Hassenauer
    18. Lee Roy Jordan
    19. Mac Jones
    20. Rashad Johnson
    21. Marty Lyons
    22. Phil Savage
    23. Chance Warmack
    24. Landon Collins
    25. Kenyan Drake
    26. Marcell Dareus
    27. Jonathan Allen
    28. Dwight Stephenson
    29. Jalen Hurts
    30. Daron Payne
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Blake Sims
    2. Mike DuBose
    3. Tony Nathan
    4. Evan Mathis
    5. Jeff Rutledge
    6. Eddie Jackson
    7. Ray Perkins
    8. Blake Barnett
    9. Neil Callaway
    10. Antonio Langham
    11. Henry Ruggs
    12. Danny Ford
    13. Minkah Fitzpatrick
    14. Tyrone Prothro
    15. Woodrow Lowe
    16. Siran Stacy
    17. Bradley Bozeman
    18. Mal Moore
    19. Trevis Smith
    20. Dylan Moses
    21. Hootie Ingram
    22. Jeremiah Castille
    23. James Carpenter
    24. Mickey Andrews
    25. Christian Barmore
    26. Les Snead
    27. Billy Neighbors
    28. Harry Gilmer
    29. Don McNeal
    30. Alex Leatherwood
    31. Paul Crane
    32. Terrence Cody
    33. Johnny Musso
    34. Cade Foster
    35. Fernando Bryant
    36. Bill Oliver
    37. Richard Todd
    38. Jedrick Wills
    39. Jake Coker
    40. Anfernee Jennings
    41. Antoine Caldwell
    42. Charley Hannah
    43. Patrick Surtain II
    44. Bill Battle
    45. Anthony Madison
    46. Mel Tucker
    47. Landon Dickerson
    48. Mike Bloomgren
    49. Bud Moore
    50. Mike Johnson
    51. Kevin Sherrer
    52. Ahmaad Galloway
    53. Scott Hunter
    54. Evan Neal
    55. Mike Pitts
    56. Charley Pell
    57. T. J. Weist
    58. Richard Williamson
    59. Amos Jones
    60. Alonzo Ephraim
    61. John Mitchell
    62. John Copeland
    63. Emanuel King
    64. John Metchie III
    65. Chris Goode
    66. Triandos Luke
    67. Xzavier Dickson
    68. Lemanski Hall
    69. Van Tiffin
    70. Ray Abruzzese

    University of Alabama’s Online Degrees

    BS in Food and Nutrition
    • Required Credits: 120
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    BS in Early Childhood Education
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
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    BS in Hospitality Management
    • Required Credits: 120
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    BS in Human Development and Family Studies
    Degree Concentrations
    • Child Life
    • Required Credits: 120
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    BS in Human Environmental Sciences
    • Required Credits: 120
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    BS in Human Environmental Sciences, Consumer Sciences
    Degree Concentrations
    • Consumer Affairs
    • Family Financial Planning and Counseling
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
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    BS/BA in Interdisciplinary Studies
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
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    BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice
    • Required Credits: 120
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    • Format: Online
    BS in Nursing
    • Required Credits: 25/ 125
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    • Required Credits: 128
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    BS in Commerce and Business Administration
    Degree Concentrations
    • General Business
    • Management
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    • Required Credits: 120
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    BA in Social Work
    • Required Credits: 120
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  7. #6

    University of Tennessee

    Knoxville , TN
    #1 Best Public Colleges in Tennessee 2023 #1 Most Affordable Colleges in Tennessee 2023 #2 Best Grad Schools in Tennessee 2023 #2 Best Colleges in Tennessee 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $13K

    Acceptance

    75%

    Graduation

    72%

    Student body

    28K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1221/28

    University of Tennessee’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Peyton Manning
    2. Lane Kiffin
    3. Jason Witten
    4. Johnny Majors
    5. Arian Foster
    6. Eric Berry
    7. Butch Jones
    8. Jerod Mayo
    9. Chad Clifton
    10. Ray Graves
    11. Todd Helton
    12. Denarius Moore
    13. Kelley Washington
    14. Joshua Dobbs
    15. Jeremy Pruitt
    16. Derek Dooley
    17. Condredge Holloway
    18. Alvin Harper
    19. Randy Sanders
    20. Cedric Houston
    21. Jim Bates
    22. Doug Atkins
    23. Montario Hardesty
    24. Jeremaine Copeland
    25. Ramon Foster
    26. Bert Rechichar
    27. Arron Sears
    28. Marvin Mitchell
    29. Terry Fair
    30. Tony McDaniel
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Kacy Rodgers
    2. Marquez Callaway
    3. Jimmy Colquitt
    4. Chuck Smith
    5. Parys Haralson
    6. James Wilhoit
    7. Eric Westmoreland
    8. Jerry Colquitt
    9. Julian Battle
    10. Bill Battle
    11. Jesse Mahelona
    12. Scott Galyon
    13. Ray Nettles
    14. Mickey Marvin
    15. Darrell Taylor
    16. Ken Donahue
    17. Ron Widby
    18. Gene DeFilippo
    19. Joey Clinkscales
    20. John Gordy
    21. Tauren Poole
    22. Mike Stratton
    23. Alan Cockrell
    24. Murray Warmath
    25. Will Bartholomew
    26. Dick Evey
    27. Rashad Moore
    28. Bret Smith
    29. John Kelly
    30. Dominique Stevenson
    31. Jauan Jennings
    32. Kendal Vickers
    33. David Martin
    34. Kahlil McKenzie
    35. Pat Ryan
    36. Keller Chryst
    37. Mike Lucci
    38. Bobby Majors
    39. Jeff Smith
    40. Carl Zander
    41. Anthony Herrera
    42. Bruce Wilkerson
    43. A. J. Suggs
    44. Steve White
    45. Bob Woodruff
    46. Earnest Fields
    47. Dewayne Hendrix
    48. Eddie Brown
    49. Heath Shuler
    50. Jackie Walker
    51. Clay Stapleton
    52. Bubba Wyche
    53. John Michels
    54. Craig Puki
    55. Bubba Miller
    56. Hank Lauricella
    57. Carey Bailey
    58. Joe Black Hayes
    59. Dewey Warren
    60. Jim Gaffney
    61. DeAngelo Willingham
    62. Karl Kremser
    63. Jeff Francis
    64. Tom Hutton
    65. Bill Anderson
    66. Ron Davis
    67. Joey Kent
    68. Whit Canale
    69. Demetrin Veal
    70. Tony Robinson
  8. #7

    Michigan State University

    East Lansing , MI
    #20 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #21 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023 #2 Best Grad Schools in Michigan 2023 #2 Best Research Universities in Michigan 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $16K

    Acceptance

    83%

    Graduation

    82%

    Student body

    43K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1200/26

    Michigan State University’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Kirk Cousins
    2. Brian Hoyer
    3. Morten Andersen
    4. Plaxico Burress
    5. Nick Foles
    6. Muhsin Muhammad
    7. Andre Rison
    8. Pat Shurmur
    9. Derrick Mason
    10. Tyrone Willingham
    11. Le'Veon Bell
    12. Drew Stanton
    13. Earl Morrall
    14. Connor Cook
    15. Tony Banks
    16. Jack Conklin
    17. Tony Mandarich
    18. Carl Banks
    19. Frank Kush
    20. Jim Popp
    21. Paul Edinger
    22. Jeff Smoker
    23. Dave Rayner
    24. Joe DeLamielleure
    25. T. J. Duckett
    26. Julian Peterson
    27. Wayne Fontes
    28. Devin Thomas
    29. Malik McDowell
    30. Herb Adderley
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Flozell Adams
    2. Keshawn Martin
    3. Charles Rogers
    4. Brandon Fields
    5. Jim Miller
    6. Kellen Davis
    7. Dimitrius Underwood
    8. Darqueze Dennard
    9. Brian Lewerke
    10. William Gholston
    11. Shilique Calhoun
    12. Trae Waynes
    13. Hank Bullough
    14. Dion Sims
    15. Domata Peko
    16. Lorenzo White
    17. Johnny Adams
    18. Ike Reese
    19. Aaron Burbridge
    20. Jerel Worthy
    21. Blair White
    22. Garrett Celek
    23. Renaldo Hill
    24. Dan Enos
    25. Jimmy Raye II
    26. Trenton Robinson
    27. Tony Lippett
    28. B. J. Cunningham
    29. Chris Baker
    30. Montae Nicholson
    31. Bennie Fowler
    32. Howard Mudd
    33. Billy Joe DuPree
    34. Keith Mumphery
    35. Keith Nichol
    36. Mark Ingram Sr.
    37. Eric Smith
    38. Fred Arbanas
    39. Percy Snow
    40. Brynden Trawick
    41. Herb Haygood
    42. Jack Allen
    43. John L. Smith
    44. Peter Gent
    45. Sherman Lewis
    46. Dick Gordon
    47. George Webster
    48. Jeremy Langford
    49. Ed Budde
    50. Courtney Hawkins
    51. Brandon McKinney
    52. Jace Sayler
    53. Javon Ringer
    54. Bob Guiney
    55. Max Bullough
    56. Mel Tucker
    57. Justin Layne
    58. Kurtis Drummond
    59. Brad Van Pelt
    60. Tyrone McKenzie
    61. Dixon Edwards
    62. Rich Saul
    63. Eric Snow
    64. Ogemdi Nwagbuo
    65. Taybor Pepper
    66. Lynn Chandnois
    67. Woody Widenhofer
    68. Matt Trannon
    69. Kenny Willekes
    70. Myles White
  9. #8

    Stanford University

    Stanford , CA
    #2 Best Universities in the US Ranked for Prospective Students in 2023 #2 50 Best Graduate Schools Ranked for Prospective Students in 2023 #2 50 Best Private Grad Schools 2023 #3 Best Universities in the World 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $56K

    Acceptance

    4%

    Graduation

    96%

    Student body

    13K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1495/33

    Stanford University’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. John Elway
    2. Andrew Luck
    3. Richard Sherman
    4. Jim Plunkett
    5. John Brodie
    6. Trent Edwards
    7. John Lynch
    8. Christian McCaffrey
    9. Ed McCaffrey
    10. Zach Ertz
    11. Doug Baldwin
    12. Scott Frost
    13. Toby Gerhart
    14. Chad Hutchinson
    15. David Shaw
    16. David DeCastro
    17. Kevin Hogan
    18. Coby Fleener
    19. Coy Wire
    20. Evan Moore
    21. Jon Ritchie
    22. Darrin Nelson
    23. Turk Schonert
    24. Tyler Gaffney
    25. Alex Smith
    26. Tavita Pritchard
    27. Ray Handley
    28. Steve Stenstrom
    29. Trent Murphy
    30. Greg Camarillo
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Johnson Bademosi
    2. Milt McColl
    3. Bryce Love
    4. Bob Whitfield
    5. Jonathan Martin
    6. Stepfan Taylor
    7. Jeff Siemon
    8. Cameron Fleming
    9. Brian Holloway
    10. Tommy Vardell
    11. Ty Montgomery
    12. Troy Walters
    13. Babatunde Oshinowo
    14. Oshiomogho Atogwe
    15. Chris Walsh
    16. Levine Toilolo
    17. Todd Husak
    18. Darrien Gordon
    19. Kailee Wong
    20. Than Merrill
    21. Owen Marecic
    22. Jim Dray
    23. Tank Williams
    24. Kwame Harris
    25. Justin Reid
    26. Paul Wiggin
    27. Ryan Whalen
    28. Guy Benjamin
    29. Erik Lorig
    30. Randy Fasani
    31. Garin Veris
    32. Leigh Torrence
    33. David Yankey
    34. Shayne Skov
    35. Jon Volpe
    36. Andrus Peat
    37. Ken Margerum
    38. Doug Jolley
    39. Konrad Reuland
    40. Steve Dils
    41. Glyn Milburn
    42. Thomas Keiser
    43. Kirk Chambers
    44. Rod Gilmore
    45. Dave Wyman
    46. Benny Barnes
    47. Chris Dalman
    48. Tony Hill
    49. Trenton Irwin
    50. Chase Beeler
    51. Chris Burford
    52. Chris Owusu
    53. Josh Nunes
    54. Brad Muster
    55. Bill McColl
    56. James Lofton
    57. Teyo Johnson
    58. Jon Alston
    59. Kerry Carter
    60. Amon Gordon
    61. Coy Gibbs
    62. Jason Fisk
    63. Griff Whalen
    64. K. J. Costello
    65. Brian Manning
    66. T. J. Rushing
    67. Toi Cook
    68. Michael Thomas
    69. Eric Heitmann
    70. Josh Mauro
  10. #9

    Syracuse University

    Syracuse , NY
    #25 50 Best Private Grad Schools 2023 #5 Best Grad Schools in New York 2023 #5 Best Private Colleges in New York 2023 #5 Best Research Universities in New York 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $58K

    Acceptance

    59%

    Graduation

    82%

    Student body

    22K

    Syracuse University’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Donovan McNabb
    2. Al Davis
    3. Jim Brown
    4. Tom Coughlin
    5. Marvin Harrison
    6. Doug Marrone
    7. Dwight Freeney
    8. Larry Csonka
    9. Daryl Johnston
    10. Floyd Little
    11. Art Monk
    12. Gary Anderson
    13. David Tyree
    14. Randy Edsall
    15. Olindo Mare
    16. Tim Green
    17. Keith Bulluck
    18. Joe Morris
    19. John Mackey
    20. Chandler Jones
    21. Justin Pugh
    22. Qadry Ismail
    23. Donovin Darius
    24. Rob Konrad
    25. Tebucky Jones
    26. Ryan Nassib
    27. Tanard Jackson
    28. Morlon Greenwood
    29. Tommy Kane
    30. Jameel McClain
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Otis Wilson
    2. Roland Williams
    3. Arthur Jones
    4. Kevin Johnson
    5. Will Allen
    6. Steve Gregory
    7. Delone Carter
    8. Craig Wolfley
    9. Jim Ringo
    10. Mike Williams
    11. Diamond Ferri
    12. Adam Terry
    13. Walt Sweeney
    14. Rob Moore
    15. Josh Thomas
    16. Shamarko Thomas
    17. Joe Ehrmann
    18. Andrew Tiller
    19. Dave Lapham
    20. James Mungro
    21. Johnnie Morant
    22. Anthony Smith
    23. Tony Fiammetta
    24. Markus Paul
    25. Tom Myers
    26. Don McPherson
    27. John Brown
    28. Robert Drummond
    29. Rich Scanlon
    30. Chris Gedney
    31. Kevin Sampson
    32. Taj Smith
    33. P. J. Alexander
    34. Marvin Graves
    35. Dan Yochum
    36. Art Thoms
    37. Bernie Custis
    38. Doug Hogue
    39. Rob Burnett
    40. Jim Ridlon
    41. Duke Pettijohn
    42. Kelvin Smith
    43. Glen Young
    44. Al Bemiller
    45. Joe Kowalewski
    46. Andrew Gissinger
    47. Curtis Brinkley
    48. Will Hunter
    49. Billy Hunter
    50. Stan Walters
    51. Roger Davis
    52. Ken Clarke
    53. Dave Meggyesy
    54. Dwayne Joseph
    55. Jeremy Horne
    56. Antonio Anderson
    57. Ryan Durand
    58. Dave Wohlabaugh
    59. Kirby Dar Dar
    60. Trill Williams
    61. Blaise Winter
    62. Joe Krivak
    63. James Wyche
    64. Todd Philcox
    65. Pat Killorin
    66. Mathieu Beaudoin
    67. Kyle Johnson
    68. Ryan LaCasse
    69. Dee Brown
    70. Clifton Smith

    Syracuse University’s Online Degrees

    BPS in Creative Leadership
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BPS in Knowledge Management
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BPS in Cybersecurity Administration
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
  11. #10

    Auburn University

    Auburn , AL
    #2 Best Grad Schools in Alabama 2023 #2 Alabama's Best Colleges and Universities Ranked for Undergrads in 2023 #2 Most Affordable Colleges in Alabama 2023 #2 Best Public Colleges in Alabama 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $12K

    Acceptance

    71%

    Graduation

    81%

    Student body

    28K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1240/28

    Auburn University’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Bo Jackson
    2. Cam Newton
    3. Jason Campbell
    4. Ronnie Brown
    5. Vince Dooley
    6. Brandon Jacobs
    7. Rob Bironas
    8. Nick Marshall
    9. Cadillac Williams
    10. Rudi Johnson
    11. Karlos Dansby
    12. Heath Evans
    13. Pat Sullivan
    14. Al Del Greco
    15. Prince Tega Wanogho
    16. Nick Fairley
    17. Michael Dyer
    18. Stephen Davis
    19. Tim Beckman
    20. Sammie Coates
    21. Dieter Brock
    22. Kendall Simmons
    23. Pat Sims
    24. Carlos Rogers
    25. Takeo Spikes
    26. Tre Mason
    27. Clay Helton
    28. Chris Davis
    29. Ben Grubbs
    30. Marcus McNeill
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Dameyune Craig
    2. Tracy Rocker
    3. Brandon Cox
    4. Ben Tate
    5. Dee Ford
    6. Patrick Nix
    7. Brandon Mosley
    8. Marcus Washington
    9. Cole Cubelic
    10. Jerraud Powers
    11. Kiehl Frazier
    12. Sen'Derrick Marks
    13. Larry Blakeney
    14. Neiko Thorpe
    15. Wayne Gandy
    16. Darvin Adams
    17. Lionel James
    18. Braden Smith
    19. Les Snead
    20. Kodi Burns
    21. Greg Robinson
    22. Corey Lemonier
    23. King Dunlap
    24. Jeremiah Ratliff
    25. Dontarrious Thomas
    26. Roderick Hood
    27. Joe Cribbs
    28. Nate Hill
    29. Erk Russell
    30. Marlon Davidson
    31. Barrett Trotter
    32. Chet Bulger
    33. John Vaughn
    34. Brad Lester
    35. Ben Obomanu
    36. Will Herring
    37. Edmund Nelson
    38. Tucker Frederickson
    39. Willie Anderson
    40. Devin Aromashodu
    41. Lee Ziemba
    42. Kenny Irons
    43. Ben Nowland
    44. Angelo Blackson
    45. Tim Stowers
    46. James Willis
    47. Reggie Slack
    48. James Bostic
    49. Sean White
    50. Aundray Bruce
    51. Christian Westerman
    52. Fred Beasley
    53. Stan White
    54. Quentin Groves
    55. Onterio McCalebb
    56. Terry Beasley
    57. David Irons
    58. Brent Fullwood
    59. Kurt Crain
    60. Daniel Thomas
    61. Zeke Smith
    62. Kevin Hobbs
    63. Gary Walker
    64. Tim Carter
    65. Tony Richardson
    66. Ken Rice
    67. Gabe Gross
    68. Calvin Jackson
    69. David Langner
    70. William Andrews

    Auburn University’s Online Degrees

    BSBA in Accountancy
    Degree Concentrations
    • Second Degree
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BSBA in None
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
  13. #11

    University of Wisconsin–Madison

    Madison , WI
    #7 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023 #7 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #9 50 Best Public Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #12 Best Value Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $11K

    Acceptance

    60%

    Graduation

    89%

    Student body

    38K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1360/29

    University of Wisconsin – Madison’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Russell Wilson
    2. J. J. Watt
    3. Ron Dayne
    4. Troy Vincent
    5. Montee Ball
    6. Darrell Bevell
    7. Melvin Gordon
    8. Joe Thomas
    9. Brooks Bollinger
    10. Lee Evans
    11. Jim Sorgi
    12. Owen Daniels
    13. Jim Leonhard
    14. Chris Chambers
    15. Bobby Bell
    16. James White
    17. Scott Tolzien
    18. Paul Chryst
    19. Mark Tauscher
    20. Kevin Zeitler
    21. Peter Konz
    22. Jonathan Casillas
    23. DeAndre Levy
    24. Travis Frederick
    25. Gabe Carimi
    26. Chris Borland
    27. Erasmus James
    28. Mike Webster
    29. Lance Kendricks
    30. Garrett Graham
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Vince Biegel
    2. Pat Richter
    3. Terrell Fletcher
    4. Jared Abbrederis
    5. Brian Calhoun
    6. Jamar Fletcher
    7. Kraig Urbik
    8. Travis Beckum
    9. Beau Allen
    10. Chris McIntosh
    11. Tim Krumrie
    12. Jeff Dellenbach
    13. Rick Wagner
    14. Troy Fumagalli
    15. Joel Stave
    16. Aaron Stecker
    17. Thomas Hammock
    18. Brandon Williams
    19. Chris Ballard
    20. John Stocco
    21. Taylor Mehlhaff
    22. Jim Bakken
    23. T. J. Edwards
    24. Cecil Martin
    25. Paul Gruber
    26. Nick Toon
    27. Chris Maragos
    28. Jonathan Taylor
    29. Marcus Cromartie
    30. Wendell Bryant
    31. Bill Nagy
    32. Bob Landsee
    33. John Moffitt
    34. Matt Bernstein
    35. Al Johnson
    36. Al Toon
    37. Stu Voigt
    38. Nick Hayden
    39. Dan Buenning
    40. Luke Swan
    41. Tyler Biadasz
    42. Scott Starks
    43. Ahmad Merritt
    44. Anthony Davis
    45. Matt Katula
    46. Anttaj Hawthorne
    47. Joe Panos
    48. Casey Rabach
    49. John Clay
    50. Michael Bennett
    51. Brent Moss
    52. Mike Schneck
    53. Dezmen Southward
    54. Joe Rudolph
    55. Brad Nortman
    56. Cory Raymer
    57. Bill Ferrario
    58. P. J. Hill
    59. Mel Tucker
    60. Ron Vander Kelen
    61. Ryan Groy
    62. Jerry Wunsch
    63. Chris Pressley
    64. Darryl Sims
    65. Tyler Marz
    66. Danny O'Brien
    67. Bradie Ewing
    68. Donald Hayes
    69. Tom Burke
    70. Allan Evridge
  14. #12

    University of Southern California

    Los Angeles , CA
    #13 50 Best Private Grad Schools 2023 #16 Best Universities in the US Ranked for Prospective Students in 2023 #18 50 Best Graduate Schools Ranked for Prospective Students in 2023 #2 Best Private Colleges in California 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $62K

    Acceptance

    13%

    Graduation

    92%

    Student body

    38K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1435/32

    University of Southern California’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Carson Palmer
    2. Jeff Fisher
    3. Troy Polamalu
    4. Petros Papadakis
    5. Sam Darnold
    6. Clay Matthews III
    7. Junior Seau
    8. Rick Neuheisel
    9. Jack Del Rio
    10. Lynn Swann
    11. Rodney Peete
    12. Rey Maualuga
    13. Ron Yary
    14. Tyron Smith
    15. Winston Justice
    16. Anthony Muñoz
    17. Max Browne
    18. JuJu Smith-Schuster
    19. Rob Johnson
    20. Johnnie Morton
    21. Joey Browner
    22. Everson Griffen
    23. Kaluka Maiava
    24. Patrick Turner
    25. R. Jay Soward
    26. Leonard Williams
    27. Clarence Davis
    28. Dillon Baxter
    29. Terry Baker
    30. Tim Ryan
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Jurrell Casey
    2. Frank Gifford
    3. Ed Hervey
    4. Derrick Deese
    5. Jason Leach
    6. Jim Hardy
    7. Ken Ruettgers
    8. Alijah Vera-Tucker
    9. Vince Evans
    10. Mike Sanford Sr.
    11. Hal Bedsole
    12. Daryl Gross
    13. Gregg Guenther
    14. Kedon Slovis
    15. Mosi Tatupu
    16. Scott Ware
    17. John Michels
    18. Keith Browner
    19. Riki Ellison
    20. Amon-Ra St. Brown
    21. Collin Ashton
    22. Monte Clark
    23. John Ferraro
    24. Porter Gustin
    25. Norberto Garrido
    26. Pat Harlow
    27. Marlon Tuipulotu
    28. Paul Salata
    29. C. J. Gable
    30. Rhett Ellison
    31. Dick Enright
    32. Ryan Killeen
    33. Quincy Watts
    34. Chris McFoy
    35. Brad Budde
    36. Hoby Brenner
    37. Claude Crabb
    38. Damien Mama
    39. Reggie Perry
    40. Danny Reece
    41. Bryshon Nellum
    42. Gary Jeter
    43. Rod Martin
    44. Marcell Allmond
    45. Fred Hill
    46. John Jackson
    47. Talanoa Hufanga
    48. Antuan Simmons
    49. Bill Radovich
    50. Darrell Russell
    51. Josh Shaw
    52. Ryan Powdrell
    53. Chris Limahelu
    54. Kurt Barber
    55. Patrick Muldoon
    56. Lenny Vandermade
    57. Lonnie Ford
    58. Cole Ford
    59. Eric Scoggins
    60. Jason Mitchell
    61. Calvin Sweeney
    62. Lindon Crow
    63. Dave Lewis
    64. John McKay Jr.
    65. Willie Wood
    66. Jimmy Jones
    67. Marvin Powell
    68. Harry Smith
    69. Ben Wilson
    70. Morgan Breslin
  15. #13

    North Carolina State University

    Raleigh , NC
    #2 Best Public Colleges in North Carolina 2023 #2 Most Affordable Colleges in North Carolina 2023 #3 Best Grad Schools in North Carolina 2023 #3 Best Research Universities in North Carolina 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $9K

    Acceptance

    47%

    Graduation

    84%

    Student body

    31K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1320/29

    NC State University’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Philip Rivers
    2. Russell Wilson
    3. Bill Cowher
    4. Mario Williams
    5. Torry Holt
    6. Mike Glennon
    7. Erik Kramer
    8. Koren Robinson
    9. Jerricho Cotchery
    10. Chuck Amato
    11. Stephen Tulloch
    12. Mike Quick
    13. Sean Locklear
    14. Adrian Wilson
    15. Roman Gabriel
    16. Nate Irving
    17. Steve Keim
    18. J. R. Sweezy
    19. David Amerson
    20. Dewayne Washington
    21. Vaughan Johnson
    22. Ray Agnew
    23. Garrett Bradbury
    24. Manny Lawson
    25. Earl Wolff
    26. Dontae Johnson
    27. John McCargo
    28. Tank Tyler
    29. Frank Bush
    30. Ted Brown
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Jim Ritcher
    2. Ted Larsen
    3. T. J. Graham
    4. Haywood Jeffires
    5. Bradley Chubb
    6. Willie Young
    7. Corey Smith
    8. T. A. McLendon
    9. Shane Montgomery
    10. Scott Kooistra
    11. Terrence Holt
    12. DeMario Pressley
    13. Audie Cole
    14. Stephen Hauschka
    15. Dave Merritt
    16. Tom Higgins
    17. Markus Kuhn
    18. Alvis Whitted
    19. Eric Williams
    20. Gary Downs
    21. Brian Williams
    22. Terrell Manning
    23. Rob Crisp
    24. Levar Fisher
    25. T. J. Williams
    26. Tobais Palmer
    27. Dovonte Edwards
    28. Andre Maddox
    29. Oliver Hoyte
    30. Bubba Green
    31. Chris Colmer
    32. Mike Cofer
    33. C. J. Wilson
    34. Alim McNeill
    35. Brian Clark
    36. Joe Scarpati
    37. Willie Burden
    38. Lamont Reid
    39. Ricky Bell
    40. Marcus Hudson
    41. Alan-Michael Cash
    42. Leroy Harris
    43. Darrell Dess
    44. Andre Brown
    45. Robert Abraham
    46. Sean Berton
    47. Anthony Hill
    48. Larrell Murchison
    49. Perry Williams
    50. Steve Videtich
    51. Izel Jenkins
    52. Lloyd Harrison
    53. Jesse Campbell
    54. Michael Brooks
    55. Pat Thomas
    56. Tony Scott
    57. Mike Reid
    58. Don Buckey
    59. Dennis Byrd
    60. Les Palmer
    61. Hassan Shamsid-Deen
    62. DaJuan Morgan
    63. Will Richardson
    64. Johnny Evans
    65. Stan Fritts
    66. Lin Dawson
    67. Joe Milinichik
    68. Marc Primanti
    69. Claude "Hoot" Gibson
    70. John Deraney

    North Carolina State University’s Online Degrees

    BA in Leadership In The Public Sector
    • Required Credits: 12
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
  16. #14

    University of Miami

    Coral Gables , FL
    #1 Best Private Colleges in Florida 2023 #2 Best Research Universities in Florida 2023 #2 Best Grad Schools in Florida 2023 #2 Best Colleges in Florida 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $55K

    Acceptance

    28%

    Graduation

    84%

    Student body

    15K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1335/30

    University of Miami’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Jim Kelly
    2. Warren Sapp
    3. Andre Johnson
    4. Ray Lewis
    5. Jimmy Graham
    6. Mark Richt
    7. Marc Trestman
    8. Bryant McKinnie
    9. Randy Shannon
    10. Terrell Suggs
    11. Brock Berlin
    12. Olivier Vernon
    13. Mike Rumph
    14. Todd Sievers
    15. Kelly Jennings
    16. Brandon Linder
    17. Brad Kaaya
    18. Jarrett Payton
    19. David Njoku
    20. Lamar Thomas
    21. Fran Curci
    22. Leonard Hankerson
    23. Ed Newman
    24. Greg Olsen
    25. Lamar Miller
    26. Chad Thomas
    27. Matt Walters
    28. Travis Homer
    29. Burgess Owens
    30. Dan Radakovich
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Bryan Pata
    2. Santonio Thomas
    3. Pete Banaszak
    4. Graig Cooper
    5. Tyree St. Louis
    6. Malik Rosier
    7. Scott Covington
    8. Lex Luger
    9. Glenn Sharpe
    10. Dennis Harrah
    11. Randal Hill
    12. Dwayne Johnson
    13. N'Kosi Perry
    14. Dan Conners
    15. Bubba McDowell
    16. Jonathan Garvin
    17. Kendrick Norton
    18. Mike Archer
    19. George MacIntyre
    20. Bernard Clark
    21. Al Blades
    22. Shaquille Quarterman
    23. Darrell McClover
    24. Fred Marion
    25. Luther Robinson
    26. Andre King
    27. Tyler Gauthier
    28. Erik Swoope
    29. Marcus Maxey
    30. K. J. Osborn
    31. Jim Ferraro
    32. Russ Smith
    33. Tony Cline
    34. Lester Williams
    35. Quincy Roche
    36. Brevin Jordan
    37. Michael Pinckney
    38. Jarren Williams
    39. Robert Bailey
    40. Jaelan Phillips
    41. Jeff Thomas
    42. Gregory Rousseau
    43. Tanard Davis
    44. Greg Mark
    45. Willie Martinez
    46. Ronnie Lippett
    47. Randy Phillips
    48. Keith Griffin
    49. John Turner
    50. Joel Figueroa
    51. Woody Bennett
    52. Bruce Johnson
    53. Bob Nelson
    54. Mike Barnes
    55. Rohan Marley
    56. Eddie Edwards
    57. Wesley Carroll
    58. Eric Moncur
    59. Dave Kalina
    60. Bill Miller
    61. Derrick Morse
    62. Ed Weisacosky
    63. Tom Sullivan
    64. George Mira Jr.
    65. James Stewart
    66. Ryan McNeil
    67. Gene Trosch
    68. Don Smith
    69. Mike Hudock
    70. Tony Cristiani
  17. #15

    University of Georgia

    Athens , GA
    #14 Best Value Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #2 Best Public Colleges in Georgia 2023 #2 Most Affordable Colleges in Georgia Ranked for Students in 2023 #3 Best Research Universities in Georgia 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $12K

    Acceptance

    40%

    Graduation

    88%

    Student body

    39K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1355/31

    University of Georgia’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Matthew Stafford
    2. Hines Ward
    3. Terrell Davis
    4. Will Muschamp
    5. Todd Gurley
    6. Champ Bailey
    7. Pat Dye
    8. Jake Fromm
    9. Mike Bobo
    10. Terrence Edwards
    11. Alec Ogletree
    12. Dannell Ellerbe
    13. Sony Michel
    14. Nick Chubb
    15. Justin Houston
    16. Nate Hybl
    17. Mecole Hardman
    18. Marion Campbell
    19. Charley Trippi
    20. Tae Crowder
    21. Reshad Jones
    22. Bacarri Rambo
    23. Jimmy Orr
    24. Leonard Pope
    25. Ben Jones
    26. Andrew Thomas
    27. Geno Atkins
    28. Terry Godwin
    29. Jacob Eason
    30. George Pickens
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Adam Meadows
    2. George Foster
    3. Ray Goff
    4. Jermaine Smith
    5. Chauncey Rivers
    6. Demarcus Dobbs
    7. Clarence Kay
    8. Dennis Roland
    9. Mel Tucker
    10. Charles Johnson
    11. Bobby Walden
    12. Antonio Cochran
    13. Damon Evans
    14. Jamie Henderson
    15. Bryan McClendon
    16. Corey Johnson
    17. Brice Hunter
    18. Joe Tereshinski III
    19. Preston Ridlehuber
    20. Brian Bohannon
    21. Darryl Gamble
    22. Troy Stark
    23. Joel Parrish
    24. Thomas Davis Sr.
    25. George Hansen
    26. Greg Tremble
    27. Art DeCarlo
    28. Dan Edwards
    29. Nic Clemons
    30. Andy Johnson
    31. Tim Wansley
    32. Scott Woerner
    33. George Collins
    34. Randy Johnson
    35. Nick Jones
    36. Keith Henderson
    37. Richard LeCounte
    38. Dick Hartley
    39. Demetric Evans
    40. Jason Rader
    41. Demiko Goodman
    42. Dick Yelvington
    43. Larry Rakestraw
    44. Trinton Sturdivant
    45. Jeff Sanchez
    46. Eric Stokes
    47. Zamir White
    48. Bill Hartman
    49. J. T. Wall
    50. Mike Cavan
    51. Theron Sapp
    52. Keith Marshall
    53. Paul Turner
    54. Tommy Spangler
    55. Joe Geri
    56. Daryll Jones
    57. Charlie Woerner
    58. Monty Rice
    59. Larry Bowie
    60. Johnny Carson
    61. Bill Goldberg
    62. Jasper Sanks
    63. Fob James
    64. Tom Pennington
    65. Richard Tardits
    66. Bob Emerick
    67. Jim Taylor
    68. Pete Case
    69. Dave Lloyd

    University of Georgia’s Online Degrees

    BS in Education
    Degree Concentrations
    • Special Education
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
  19. #16

    San Diego State University

    San Diego , CA
    #9 Best Public Colleges California 2023 #9 Most Affordable Colleges in California 2023 #17 Best Research Universities for Criminal Justice Degrees #17 Best Research Universities for Social Work Degrees

    Tuition + fees

    $8K

    Acceptance

    38%

    Graduation

    76%

    Student body

    34K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1195/25

    San Diego State University’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Marshall Faulk
    2. Joe Gibbs
    3. John Fox
    4. Damontae Kazee
    5. Herm Edwards
    6. Ryan Lindley
    7. Az-Zahir Hakim
    8. Kirk Morrison
    9. Chester Pitts
    10. Brian Sipe
    11. Ephraim Salaam
    12. Ronnie Hillman
    13. La'Roi Glover
    14. Noel Prefontaine
    15. Donnel Pumphrey
    16. Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila
    17. Brice Butler
    18. Heath Farwell
    19. Miles Burris
    20. J. T. O'Sullivan
    21. Willie Shaw
    22. Webster Slaughter
    23. Kassim Osgood
    24. Robert Griffith
    25. Kyle Turley
    26. Chaz Schilens
    27. Don Warren
    28. Will Demps
    29. Matt McCoy
    30. Brian Russell
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Jim Wilks
    2. Darnay Scott
    3. Obafemi Ayanbadejo
    4. Akbar Gbaja-Biamila
    5. Nat Berhe
    6. Mike Solari
    7. Gavin Escobar
    8. Rod Dowhower
    9. Benny Ricardo
    10. Lance Louis
    11. Isaac Curtis
    12. Kevin O'Connell
    13. DeMarco Sampson
    14. Rashaad Penny
    15. Tyler Schmitt
    16. Kevin Craft
    17. Calvin Munson
    18. Mike Saxon
    19. Willie Buchanon
    20. Roberto Wallace
    21. Daniel Brunskill
    22. Eric Pinkins
    23. Dan McGwire
    24. Donte Gamble
    25. Tom Craft
    26. J. R. Tolver
    27. Lynell Hamilton
    28. Vincent Brown
    29. Don Horn
    30. Tory Nixon
    31. Marviel Underwood
    32. Brandyn Dombrowski
    33. George Jones
    34. Antwan Applewhite
    35. Freddy Keiaho
    36. Haven Moses
    37. Nate Wright
    38. Vernon Dean
    39. Dennis Shaw
    40. Ralph Wenzel
    41. Gary Garrison
    42. Marcus Demps
    43. Matt Kofler
    44. Tommie Draheim
    45. Alex Barrett
    46. Rob Awalt
    47. Andrew Kline
    48. Luq Barcoo
    49. Terrell Maze
    50. Leon McFadden
    51. Darren Mougey
    52. Keith Ismael
    53. Joe Tuipala
    54. Brian Simnjanovski
    55. Johnathan Ingram
    56. Mike Douglass
    57. Will Blackwell
    58. Ron Smith
    59. Russell Allen
    60. Duke Fergerson
    61. Larry Ned
    62. Roman Fortin
    63. Nico Siragusa
    64. Vince Warren
    65. Jimmy Raye III
    66. Brett Swain
    67. Fred Dryer
    68. Derrick Lewis
    69. Greg Boyd
    70. Jeff Shoate

    San Diego State University’s Online Degrees

    BS in Business Administration
    • Required Credits: 49-55
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Criminal Justice
    • Required Credits: 51-60
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
  20. #17

    University of Notre Dame

    Notre Dame , IN
    #3 50 Best Christian Colleges and Universities 2023 #20 50 Best Private Grad Schools 2023 #1 Best Private Colleges in Indiana 2023 #1 Best Christian Colleges in Indiana 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $59K

    Acceptance

    15%

    Graduation

    96%

    Student body

    13K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1475/33

    University of Notre Dame’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Joe Montana
    2. Joe Theismann
    3. Paul Hornung
    4. Manti Te'o
    5. Jeff Samardzija
    6. Luke Petitgout
    7. Rudy Ruettiger
    8. Alan Page
    9. Hunter Smith
    10. Michael Haywood
    11. Jaylon Smith
    12. Quenton Nelson
    13. Ronnie Stanley
    14. Johnny Lujack
    15. Ross Browner
    16. Chase Claypool
    17. Bertrand Berry
    18. Allen Rossum
    19. Ian Book
    20. Greg Olsen
    21. Kyle Hamilton
    22. Dick Lynch
    23. Dave Duerson
    24. Javin Hunter
    25. Allen Pinkett
    26. William J. Zloch
    27. Carlyle Holiday
    28. Mike Oriard
    29. Greg Bell
    30. Aaron Banks
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Ralph Guglielmi
    2. Jack Zilly
    3. Brandon Wimbush
    4. Aaron Taylor
    5. Troy Pride
    6. Mike Richardson
    7. Terry Brennan
    8. Julian Okwara
    9. Ed Rutkowski
    10. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
    11. Jim Lynch
    12. Frank Varrichione
    13. Thom Gatewood
    14. Michael Mayer
    15. Junior Bryant
    16. Robert R. Thomas
    17. Paul Seiler
    18. Asmar Bilal
    19. Myron Pottios
    20. Chris Zorich
    21. Leon Hart
    22. Duke Preston
    23. Walt Patulski
    24. Pat Dillingham
    25. Mike McGlinchey
    26. Nick Martin
    27. Liam Eichenberg
    28. Tony Fisher
    29. Jim Flanigan
    30. Rusty Lisch
    31. John Mazur
    32. Bronko Nagurski Jr.
    33. Shawn Wooden
    34. Pat Steenberge
    35. Reginald Ho
    36. Jack Snow
    37. Marcellus Rivers
    38. Trevor Robinson
    39. Adetokunbo Ogundeji
    40. Romeo Okwara
    41. Ben Koyack
    42. Tommy Rees
    43. George Haffner
    44. Cole Kmet
    45. Ishaq Williams
    46. Red Mack
    47. Bill Gay
    48. Larry Williams
    49. Asaph Schwapp
    50. Bob Williams
    51. Daelin Hayes
    52. Donn Grimm
    53. Eric Dorsey
    54. Jake Kelchner
    55. Paul Costa
    56. Joe Carollo
    57. Alohi Gilman
    58. Brennan Curtin
    59. Greg Marx
    60. Dick Szymanski
    61. Terry Andrysiak
    62. Joe Heap
    63. Pat Bisceglia
    64. Derek Curry
    65. Mike Turkovich
    66. Mike Goolsby
    67. Dan O'Leary
    68. Jim Seymour
    69. Cody Riggs
    70. Larry Coutre
  21. #18

    Louisiana State University

    Baton Rouge , LA
    #1 Best Public Colleges in Louisiana 2023 #1 Most Affordable Colleges in Louisiana 2023 #2 Best Colleges in Louisiana 2023 #2 Best Grad Schools in Louisiana 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $12K

    Acceptance

    71%

    Graduation

    69%

    Student body

    30K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1195/25

    Louisiana State University’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Y. A. Tittle
    2. Odell Beckham Jr.
    3. Leonard Fournette
    4. Jarvis Landry
    5. Tyrann Mathieu
    6. Jamal Adams
    7. Matt Mauck
    8. Morris Claiborne
    9. Brandon LaFell
    10. Devery Henderson
    11. Joe Burrow
    12. Tre'Davious White
    13. Andrew Whitworth
    14. Marcus Spears
    15. Josh Reed
    16. Max Johnson
    17. Booger McFarland
    18. Devin White
    19. Ja'Marr Chase
    20. Bennie Logan
    21. Malachi Dupre
    22. Arden Key
    23. Barkevious Mingo
    24. Tharold Simon
    25. Robert Royal
    26. Jeremy Hill
    27. La'el Collins
    28. Ethan Pocic
    29. Donnie Jones
    30. Jarrett Lee
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Steve Ensminger
    2. Terrace Marshall Jr.
    3. Ben Wilkerson
    4. Domanick Williams
    5. Grant Delpit
    6. Kwon Alexander
    7. Derek Stingley Jr.
    8. Trai Turner
    9. Justin Jefferson
    10. Billy Cannon
    11. Jalen Collins
    12. Karl Dunbar
    13. Alfred Blue
    14. K'Lavon Chaisson
    15. Greg LaFleur
    16. Alley Broussard
    17. Mark Roman
    18. Rashard Robinson
    19. Curtis Taylor
    20. Ego Ferguson
    21. Greedy Williams
    22. Eric Martin
    23. Leonard Marshall
    24. Davon Godchaux
    25. Alvin Dark
    26. Mel Tucker
    27. Travin Dural
    28. Peter Dyakowski
    29. Greg Jackson
    30. Tommy Casanova
    31. Patrick Queen
    32. Saahdiq Charles
    33. Marlon Favorite
    34. Larry Jones
    35. Kenderick Allen
    36. Corey Raymond
    37. Tashawn Bower
    38. Herb Tyler
    39. Karl Wilson
    40. Lester Ricard
    41. Breiden Fehoko
    42. Anthony Johnson
    43. Trev Faulk
    44. Richard Murphy
    45. Kevin Toliver
    46. Rashard Lawrence
    47. Chase Pittman
    48. Mike Lally
    49. Damien Lewis
    50. Duke Riley
    51. Jacob Cutrera
    52. Todd Kinchen
    53. Alan Risher
    54. Lamar Louis
    55. Lynn Amedee
    56. Kenny Mixon
    57. Mike Anderson
    58. Alf Reid
    59. Anthony Malbrough
    60. White Graves
    61. Charlie Hennigan
    62. Chad Jones
    63. George Tarasovic
    64. Eli Ricks
    65. Eric Smith
    66. Jonathan Zenon
    67. Ramsey Dardar
    68. T. J. Finley
    69. Blake Ferguson
    70. Norman Jefferson
  22. #19

    Florida State University

    Tallahassee , FL
    #24 Most Affordable Graduate Schools Ranked for 2023 #2 Most Affordable Colleges in Florida 2023 #2 Best Public Colleges in Florida 2023 #3 Best Research Universities in Florida 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $7K

    Acceptance

    37%

    Graduation

    83%

    Student body

    41K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1285/29

    Florida State University’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Deion Sanders
    2. Chris Weinke
    3. Brad Johnson
    4. Jalen Ramsey
    5. Charlie Ward
    6. Devonta Freeman
    7. Kelvin Benjamin
    8. Lawrence Timmons
    9. Dalvin Cook
    10. Terry Bowden
    11. Danny Kanell
    12. Walter Jones
    13. Danny McManus
    14. Jamie Dukes
    15. Cam Akers
    16. Rick Stockstill
    17. Casey Weldon
    18. Telvin Smith
    19. Jamal Reynolds
    20. P. J. Williams
    21. Jessie Hester
    22. Chris Thompson
    23. McKenzie Milton
    24. Patrick Robinson
    25. Travis Johnson
    26. Deondre Francois
    27. Myron Rolle
    28. Brian Xanders
    29. Tamarick Vanover
    30. Burt Reynolds
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Peter Tom Willis
    2. William "Red" Dawson
    3. Jesse Solomon
    4. Derwin James
    5. Martin Mayhew
    6. Jeff Bowden
    7. Joe Avezzano
    8. Jake Coker
    9. Andre Fluellen
    10. Clifton Abraham
    11. Ron Dugans
    12. Gary Huff
    13. Dedrick Dodge
    14. Ron Simmons
    15. Landon Dickerson
    16. Stanford Samuels III
    17. Mike Bloomgren
    18. Marion Butts
    19. Everette Brown
    20. Marquez White
    21. Greg Jones
    22. Asante Samuel Jr.
    23. Mike Shumann
    24. Tamorrion Terry
    25. Leon Bright
    26. Scott Bentley
    27. Kez McCorvey
    28. Bobby Butler
    29. Derrick Alexander
    30. Monk Bonasorte
    31. Tommy Henry
    32. Levonta Taylor
    33. Rick Tuten
    34. Jerry Johnson
    35. Kim Hammond
    36. Dax Dellenbach
    37. Charles Hunt
    38. Paul McGowan
    39. Gabe Nabers
    40. Charlie Crist
    41. Gerard Ross
    42. P. K. Sam
    43. Rufus Brown
    44. Kenny Ingram
    45. Michael Jennings
    46. Marvin Jones
    47. Brian Burns
    48. Shannon Boatman
    49. Willie Jones
    50. Jermaine Thomas
    51. T. K. Wetherell
    52. Harvey Clayton
    53. Thomas Clayton
    54. Bobby Jackson
    55. Rohn Stark
    56. Chris Bradwell
    57. Chip Ferguson
    58. Bruce LaSane
    59. Alphonso Carreker
    60. Barry Smith
    61. Gerald Nichols
    62. Kent Gaydos
    63. Charlie LaPradd
    64. Carl Simpson
    65. Derrick Kelly II
    66. Dave Braggins
    67. Bert Cooper
    68. Rock Preston
    69. Jim Mankins

    Florida State University’s Online Degrees

    BA in Computer Science
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Computer Science
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Criminology
    • Required Credits: 60
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Public Safety and Security
    • Required Credits: 60
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
  23. #20

    Washington State University

    Pullman , WA
    #2 Best Grad Schools in Washington 2023 #2 Best Colleges in Washington 2023 #2 Most Affordable Colleges in Washington 2023 #2 Best Public Colleges in Washington 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $12K

    Acceptance

    86%

    Graduation

    60%

    Student body

    27K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1115/23

    Washington State University’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Drew Bledsoe
    2. Ryan Leaf
    3. Jason Hanson
    4. Mark Rypien
    5. Steve Gleason
    6. Gardner Minshew
    7. Luke Falk
    8. Marcus Trufant
    9. Keith Millard
    10. Rian Lindell
    11. Jerome Harrison
    12. Deone Bucannon
    13. Chris Ivory
    14. Aaron Garcia
    15. Hugh Campbell
    16. Jeff Tuel
    17. Brandon Gibson
    18. Jason David
    19. Connor Halliday
    20. Jason Gesser
    21. Robbie Tobeck
    22. James Hasty
    23. Erik Coleman
    24. Rueben Mayes
    25. Mike Utley
    26. Paul Wulff
    27. Dan Doornink
    28. Husain Abdullah
    29. Jed Collins
    30. Jason Hill
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Steve Broussard
    2. Rien Long
    3. Erik Howard
    4. Timm Rosenbach
    5. George Reed
    6. Marquess Wilson
    7. Hamza Abdullah
    8. Keith Lincoln
    9. Tyron Brackenridge
    10. LaVar Ball
    11. Chris Jackson
    12. Lamont Thompson
    13. Alex Brink
    14. Michael Bumpus
    15. Mark Fields
    16. Jack Thompson
    17. Ropati Pitoitua
    18. John L. Smith
    19. Pete Rademacher
    20. Frankie Luvu
    21. Lewis Bush
    22. Karl Paymah
    23. Milton Wynn
    24. Shalom Luani
    25. Eric Frampton
    26. Joe Danelo
    27. Harland Svare
    28. Cory Withrow
    29. Kitrick Taylor
    30. Calvin Armstrong
    31. Rob Meier
    32. Tyler Hilinski
    33. Chad Eaton
    34. Bob Gregory
    35. Mkristo Bruce
    36. Pat Beach
    37. Bob Bratkowski
    38. Dan Lynch
    39. Anthony Gordon
    40. Destiny Vaeao
    41. Jody Sears
    42. Eric Williams
    43. Don Paul
    44. Chad DeGrenier
    45. Eason Ramson
    46. Kevin McKenzie
    47. Mike Wilson
    48. Gail Cogdill
    49. Cody O'Connell
    50. Ricky Reynolds
    51. Bob Gregor
    52. Scott Sanderson
    53. Marcus Williams
    54. Phil Glover
    55. Josh Swogger
    56. Singor Mobley
    57. Charles Dillon
    58. Jack Elway
    59. Gage Gubrud
    60. Ed Barker
    61. Ken Grandberry
    62. Daniel Ekuale
    63. Brian Kelly
    64. Jim Michalczik
    65. Travis Long
    66. James Darling
    67. Chris Hayes
    68. Jeshua Anderson
    69. Scott Pelluer
    70. Patrick Afif
  25. #21

    Purdue University

    West Lafayette , IN
    #11 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023 #13 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #24 50 Best Public Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #1 Best Research Universities in Indiana 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $10K

    Acceptance

    69%

    Graduation

    83%

    Student body

    44K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1295/29

    Purdue University’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Drew Brees
    2. Len Dawson
    3. Kevin Sumlin
    4. Mike Alstott
    5. Matt Mitrione
    6. Matt Light
    7. Leroy Keyes
    8. Raheem Mostert
    9. Anthony Spencer
    10. Chike Okeafor
    11. Darryl Stingley
    12. Lamar Lundy
    13. John Standeford
    14. Calvin Williams
    15. Brock Spack
    16. Brandon Kirsch
    17. Tim Stratton
    18. Bob Spoo
    19. Chukky Okobi
    20. Lou Karras
    21. Bob DeMoss
    22. Mark Jackson
    23. Pete Brewster
    24. Kevin Granata
    25. Brycen Hopkins
    26. David Bell
    27. Rondale Moore
    28. Jimmy Smith
    29. David Steinmetz
    30. Chukie Nwokorie
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Joe Krupa
    2. Charles Davis
    3. Jerry Shay
    4. Billy Dicken
    5. Joe Odom
    6. Markus Bailey
    7. Leo Sugar
    8. Dan McGrew
    9. Ed Voytek
    10. Don Brumm
    11. Donnie Green
    12. Scott Carroll
    13. Scott Conover
    14. Frank Kmet
    15. Larry Kaminski
    16. Larry Burton
    17. Lonnie Palelei
    18. Brian Alford
    19. George Buksar
    20. Gene Mruczkowski
    21. Austin Larkin
    22. Chris Summers
    23. Jeff Hill
    24. Ken Novak
    25. Gregg Bingham
    26. Pete Barbolak
    27. Ken Panfil
    28. Joe Kulbacki
    29. Jon Krick
    30. Mike Augustyniak
    31. Larry Bowie
    32. Ralph Perretta
    33. Ookie Miller
    34. Walt Cudzik
    35. Baratunde A. Cola
    36. Wayne Smith
    37. George Catavolos
    38. James Carter
    39. Jon Goldsberry
    40. Paul Humphrey
    41. Joe Skibinski
    42. John Reeves
    43. David Rankin
    44. Jack Laraway
    45. Markell Jones
    46. Steve Bryant
    47. Dave LaFary
    48. Tom Luken
    49. Ray Wallace
    50. Jim Garcia
    51. Paul Mason
    52. Cliff Benson
    53. John Skibinski
    54. Gary Hrivnak
    55. Len Jardine
    56. John Letsinger
    57. Gene Donaldson
    58. Dave Jaumotte
    59. Jim Hinga
    60. Nick Mumley
    61. Bill Kay
    62. David Frye
    63. Edsel Schweizer
    64. Ed Dwyer
    65. Gary Roberts
    66. Tom Roggeman
    67. Tom Jelesky
  26. #22

    University of Oklahoma

    Norman , OK
    #1 Best Grad Schools in Oklahoma 2023 #1 Best Colleges in Oklahoma 2023 #1 Best Public Colleges in Oklahoma 2023 #1 Best Research Universities in Oklahoma 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $9K

    Acceptance

    85%

    Graduation

    76%

    Student body

    24K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1200/26

    University of Oklahoma’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Adrian Peterson
    2. Troy Aikman
    3. DeMarco Murray
    4. Baker Mayfield
    5. Jason White
    6. Darrell Royal
    7. Trent Williams
    8. Brian Bosworth
    9. Jalen Hurts
    10. Lee Roy Selmon
    11. Josh Heupel
    12. Seth Littrell
    13. Jermaine Gresham
    14. Tony Casillas
    15. Curtis Lofton
    16. CeeDee Lamb
    17. Phil Loadholt
    18. Donald Stephenson
    19. Jack Mildren
    20. Jordan Phillips
    21. Garrick McGee
    22. Steve Owens
    23. John Blake
    24. Steve Davis
    25. Aaron Colvin
    26. Greg Pruitt
    27. Kirby Hocutt
    28. Ray Hamilton
    29. Jerry Pettibone
    30. Ronnell Lewis
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Jim Owens
    2. Kosta Karageorge
    3. Branndon Braxton
    4. Mark Andrews
    5. Bill Watts
    6. Brandon Moore
    7. Amani Bledsoe
    8. Steve Sewell
    9. Derland Moore
    10. Creed Humphrey
    11. Cody Thomas
    12. Travian Smith
    13. Jackie Shipp
    14. Eddie Hinton
    15. Roy Finch
    16. Clendon Thomas
    17. Kenneth Murray
    18. Kevin Murphy
    19. Rhamondre Stevenson
    20. Randy Hughes
    21. Larry Mac Duff
    22. Wade Walker
    23. Rick Bryan
    24. Jack Mitchell
    25. Eddie Crowder
    26. Steven Parker
    27. Parnell Motley
    28. Brody Eldridge
    29. Brooks Barnard
    30. James Allen
    31. Tony Peters
    32. Kenny King
    33. John Goodman
    34. Reggie Barnes
    35. Ronnie Perkins
    36. Reggie Smith
    37. Travis Simpson
    38. Ed McQuarters
    39. Josh Norman
    40. Charleston Rambo
    41. Jerry Crafts
    42. Stan West
    43. Darrell Shepard
    44. Zac Henderson
    45. Billy Vessels
    46. J. C. Watts
    47. Tim Duncan
    48. Bill Krisher
    49. Keith Gary
    50. Pop Ivy
    51. James Winchester
    52. Austin Kendall
    53. Glen Condren
    54. Buster Rhymes
    55. Bobby Thompson
    56. Thomas Benson
    57. Dee Andros
    58. Darnell Walker
    59. Leon Heath
    60. Neville Gallimore
    61. Bob Harrison
    62. Ed Jeffers
    63. Barron Tanner
    64. Dennit Morris
    65. Larry Sherrer
    66. Carson Meier
    67. Clyde Powers
    68. Darrell Reed
    69. Claude Arnold
  27. #23

    University of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh , PA
    #6 50 Best Public Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #11 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #18 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023 #1 Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $20K

    Acceptance

    67%

    Graduation

    84%

    Student body

    26K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1331/30

    University of Pittsburgh’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Dan Marino
    2. Larry Fitzgerald
    3. Marty Schottenheimer
    4. Mark May
    5. Hugh Green
    6. Jabaal Sheard
    7. Teryl Austin
    8. Jim Covert
    9. Kevan Barlow
    10. Henry Hynoski
    11. Fred Cox
    12. Chris Kuzneski
    13. Ben DiNucci
    14. Tino Sunseri
    15. Scott McCurley
    16. Foge Fazio
    17. Brennan Carroll
    18. Jerry Olsavsky
    19. Paris Ford
    20. Jeff Christy
    21. Patrick Jones II
    22. Josh Lay
    23. John Reger
    24. Bill Osborn
    25. Mike Jemison
    26. Randy Holloway
    27. Rod Rutherford
    28. Dick Haley
    29. Carlton Williamson
    30. Matt Bloom
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Marshall Goldberg
    2. Gary Burley
    3. Jaylen Twyman
    4. Jim Sweeney
    5. C. J. Davis
    6. Curtis Bray
    7. Charlie Davidson
    8. Rashad Weaver
    9. Dewayne Hendrix
    10. Chad Dukes
    11. Andrew Janocko
    12. Paul Martha
    13. J. C. Wilson
    14. Al Chesley
    15. Bob Buczkowski
    16. Jimmy Morrissey
    17. Joe Fusco
    18. Greg Christy
    19. Joe Conlin
    20. Robert Williams
    21. Greg Meisner
    22. Tom Flynn
    23. Dave Havern
    24. Kevan Smith
    25. John Guzik
    26. Sam Clancy
    27. Luke Ravenstahl
    28. Lou Palatella
    29. Troy Benson
    30. Bill Glassford
    31. Gordon Jones
    32. Eric Crabtree
    33. Steve Apke
    34. Adam Graessle
    35. Don Parrish
    36. Elijah Fields
    37. Al Romano
    38. Dave Moore
    39. Carl DePasqua
    40. Art Gob
    41. John Paluck
    42. Jerry Boyarsky
    43. Bobby Grier
    44. Bill Neill
    45. Larry Swider
    46. Fred Mazurek
    47. Bob Kuziel
    48. Leo Skladany
    49. Ron Holliday
    50. Lou Slaby
    51. Mike Shanahan
    52. Rudy Andabaker
    53. Jon Carter
    54. Don Silvestri
    55. Phil Clarke
    56. Ed Gallagher
    57. Jester Weah
    58. Jim Flanigan Sr.
    59. Henry Adams
    60. Olanda Truitt
    61. Jim McCusker
    62. Carson Long
    63. Ernie Bonelli
    64. Darrell Lewis
    65. Billy Reynolds
    66. Bobby Epps
    67. Jaryd Jones-Smith
    68. John Hendrick
    69. Nick Bolkovac
    70. Elliott Walker
  28. #24

    Brigham Young University

    Provo , UT
    #6 50 Best Christian Colleges and Universities 2023 #15 Most Affordable Graduate Schools Ranked for 2023 #1 Best Private Colleges in Utah 2023 #1 Best Christian Colleges in Utah 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $6K

    Acceptance

    59%

    Graduation

    77%

    Student body

    35K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1305/29

    Brigham Young University’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Andy Reid
    2. Steve Young
    3. Steve Sarkisian
    4. Jim McMahon
    5. Ty Detmer
    6. Taysom Hill
    7. Gifford Nielsen
    8. Chris Hoke
    9. Kalani Sitake
    10. Tanner Mangum
    11. Robbie Bosco
    12. Virgil Carter
    13. Marc Wilson
    14. Gary Sheide
    15. Brandon Doman
    16. Zach Wilson
    17. Corbin Kaufusi
    18. Naufahu Tahi
    19. Dax Milne
    20. Jake Heaps
    21. Ronney Jenkins
    22. Blaine Fowler
    23. Brady Poppinga
    24. Shaun Nua
    25. Lloyd Fairbanks
    26. Bronson Kaufusi
    27. BJ Flores
    28. Gabe Reid
    29. Kevin Feterik
    30. Robert Anae
    More Influential Football Players
    1. J. D. Brookhart
    2. Omarr Morgan
    3. Aaron Roderick
    4. David Nixon
    5. Paul Howard
    6. Gordon Hudson
    7. Daniel Coats
    8. Justin Ena
    9. Eldon Fortie
    10. John Beck
    11. Ed Lamb
    12. Brett Salisbury
    13. Brady Christensen
    14. Leon White
    15. Larry Echo Hawk
    16. Kelly Poppinga
    17. Glen Kozlowski
    18. Steve Kaufusi
    19. Aaron Wagner
    20. Neal Fort
    21. Travis Hall
    22. Richard Felt
    23. Jamal Willis
    24. Jake Kuresa
    25. Michael Davis
    26. Peter Tuipulotu
    27. Curtis Brown
    28. Derwin Gray
    29. Lonnie Dennis
    30. Terence Brown
    31. Jason Chaffetz
    32. Pete Van Valkenburg
    33. Ty'Son Williams
    34. Dayan Lake
    35. Jay Miller
    36. David A. Hubbard
    37. Kyle Morrell
    38. Scott Brumfield
    39. Brad Oates
    40. Chuck Ehin
    41. Mike Marquardt
    42. Rex Berry
    43. Lou Andrus
    44. Mark Bellini
    45. Morris Unutoa
    46. Doug Specht
    47. Max Huber
    48. Chris Farasopoulos
    49. Don Collier
    50. Tim Hanshaw
    51. David Aupiu
    52. Greg Peterson
    53. Jim Lind
    54. Chris Smith
    55. David Clark
    56. John Kapele
    57. Gordon Gravelle
  29. #25

    University of California, Berkeley

    Berkeley , CA
    #1 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023 #1 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #1 50 Best Public Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #1 Best Value Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $14K

    Acceptance

    14%

    Graduation

    93%

    Student body

    43K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1420/32

    UC Berkeley’s Most Influential Football Players

    1. Aaron Rodgers
    2. Marshawn Lynch
    3. Alex Mack
    4. Ron Rivera
    5. Ryan Longwell
    6. Joe Kapp
    7. Nnamdi Asomugha
    8. Shane Vereen
    9. Cameron Jordan
    10. Thomas DeCoud
    11. Ray Wersching
    12. Lorenzo Alexander
    13. Brian Schwenke
    14. David Binn
    15. Ed White
    16. Evan Weaver
    17. Frank Beede
    18. Eric Zomalt
    19. Gary Plummer
    20. Ashtyn Davis
    21. John Romero
    22. Rod Gilmore
    23. Mike White
    24. Ron English
    25. Jordan Kunaszyk
    26. Mark Jensen
    27. Camryn Bynum
    28. Jeff Barnes
    29. Proverb Jacobs
    30. Deandre Coleman
    More Influential Football Players
    1. Iheanyi Uwaezuoke
    2. Sam Williams
    3. Erik Robertson
    4. Dameane Douglas
    5. Zach Kline
    6. Richard Rodgers Sr.
    7. Joe Rose
    8. Mark Wilson
    9. David Lewis
    10. Chris Manderino
    11. Jack Yerman
    12. David Lonie
    13. Troy Taylor
    14. Kato Serwanga
    15. Warren W. Smith
    16. Nuʻu Tafisi
    17. Loren Toews
    18. Verran Tucker
    19. Cornell Webster
    20. Wayne Crow
    21. John Beasley
    22. Issac Booth
    23. Ken Pettway
    24. Nyan Boateng
    25. Floyd Eddings
    26. Dave Barr
    27. Fred Besana
    28. John Sullivan
    29. Darryl Ingram
    30. Sidney Johnson
    31. Dwight Garner
    32. Bill Reinhard
    33. Gerry Perry
    34. Miles Turpin
    35. Dan Goich
    36. John McLaughlin
    37. Mike Tepper
    38. Wayne Stewart
    39. Jonah Hodges
    40. Dan Archer
    41. Peter F. Schabarum
    42. J Torchio
    43. Phil Croyle
    44. Doug Mayberry
    45. Nick Papac
    46. Tom Newton
    47. Reggie Camp
    48. Dallas Hickman

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