Advertisement

Which college football teams have the most wins in the last 10 years?

Wisconsin football has been known for sustained success over the past three decades. The Badgers have had up and down years, but the bar has been set high for Wisconsin’s expectations and achievements. There hasn’t been that slump of a few years of losing football that many other Big Ten teams have experienced.

Which teams have also had that sustained success over the past decade? You can easily guess the names at the top of the win list this decade. The Alabama’s and Georgia’s of the world are near the top of the charts, but which other Big Ten teams snuck in. Where does Wisconsin land? Here is a look at the teams with the most wins in the last ten seasons:

No. 18: Penn State

Nov 12, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive tackle Dvon Ellies (91) carries the American flag onto the field prior to the game against the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/maryland/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Maryland Terrapins;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Maryland Terrapins</a> at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Penn State has 85 wins over the past 10 seasons. They are in good shape to continue that success as the Drew Allar era begins for the Nittany Lions.

Tie-14th: Appalachian State

This may be a surprising one to some, but Appalachian State has dominated the Sun Belt over this decade. They have 86 total wins.

Tie-14th: Iowa

Oct 30, 2021; Madison, <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/wisconsin/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Wisconsin;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Wisconsin</a>, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on during warmups prior to the game against the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/wisconsin/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Wisconsin Badgers;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Wisconsin Badgers</a> at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa has consistently won games in the Big Ten under Kirk Ferentz. The Hawkeyes can’t quite seem to get over the hump and make a significant leap.

Tie-14th: Cincinnati

The guy above is the reason Cincinnati is on the list. Luke Fickell won a ton of games with the Bearcats and led them to the College Football Playoff. They also have 86 wins over the past ten seasons.

Tie-14th: UCF

CINCINNATI, OHIO – OCTOBER 16: Johnny Richardson #25 of the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/ucf/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:UCF Knights;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">UCF Knights</a> runs with the ball while being chased by Jaheim Thomas #24 of the <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/cincinnati/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Cincinnati Bearcats;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Cincinnati Bearcats</a> in the third quarter at Nippert Stadium on October 16, 2021 in Cincinnati, <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/ohio-st/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Ohio;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Ohio</a>. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

UCF was spurred by their undefeated season and have 86 total wins in the decade.

Tie-12th: San Diego State

Oct 30, 2021; Carson, California, USA; San Diego State Aztecs quarterback William Haskell (3) scores on a seven yard touchdown run against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2021; Carson, California, USA; San Diego State Aztecs quarterback William Haskell (3) scores on a seven yard touchdown run against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The class of the Mountain West, San Diego State has dominated the conference for much of the past decade. They have 87 wins.

Tie-12th: Michigan

The Wolverines are fresh off of back-to-back College Football Playoff appearances and come in tied with the Aztecs at 87 wins.

Tie-10th: Oregon

Oregon has a number of big-time wins this decade, including over the Badgers in the 2020 Rose Bowl. The Ducks come in with 89 wins.

Tie-10th: Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State has been in the mix for the Big 12 year in and year out. They also have 89 wins.

No. 9: LSU

A national championship and now the Brian Kelly era off to a flying start have LSU at 90 wins over the past ten seasons.

No. 8: Wisconsin

The Badgers have 92 wins this decade thanks to a number of consistent seasons under Paul Chryst. Wisconsin now turns towards Luke Fickell to take them to new heights.

Tie-6th: Boise State

Dec 17, 2022; Frisco, Texas, USA; Boise State Broncos quarterback <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/players/323020" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Taylen Green;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Taylen Green</a> (10) scrambles out of the pocket against the North Texas Mean Green in the first half at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Boise State has 94 wins to put them at seven on our list. The Broncos have consistently been one of the best teams not in a power conference.

Tie-6th: Notre Dame

Dec 28, 2019; Orlando, Florida, USA; The Notre Dame Fighting Irish mascot celebrates the field goal against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2019; Orlando, Florida, USA; The Notre Dame Fighting Irish mascot celebrates the field goal against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame has had big-time years this past decade and will now look to turn things around under Marcus Freeman.

No. 5: Oklahoma

Last year was a rare down year for the Sooners who have dominated the Big 12 this decade. The Sooners have won 103 games.

No. 4: Georgia

Apr 16, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; <a class="link " href="https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/teams/georgia/" data-i13n="sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link" data-ylk="slk:Georgia Bulldogs;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0">Georgia Bulldogs</a> defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) in action during the Georgia Bulldogs Spring Game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

You knew the back-to-back national champions were on this list. The Bulldogs come in with 109 wins.

No. 3: Ohio State

The Buckeyes are consistently rolling in the Big Ten and have 116 wins this decade.

No. 2: Clemson

Clemson has been the cream of the crop in college football this past decade and had a run of national championship game appearances. The Tigers have 121 wins.

No. 1: Alabama

Surprise, surprise. Consistent greatness is what Alabama football has done this decade. They have 126 wins.

Story originally appeared on Badgers Wire