Every college football fanbase believes in their team, but some take it to another level. Whether it’s living off past championships, hyping up every new coach as “the one,” or acting like a dynasty is just around the corner, these fanbases have a habit of being way too overconfident.
Here are the 15 most overconfident fanbases in college football, ranked from mildly delusional to completely out of touch with reality.
15. Florida State Seminoles
FSU fans are convinced the glory days of Bobby Bowden will magically return any season now. Even after years of mediocrity and coaching changes, they still act like every recruiting class is the start of a new dynasty.
14. Oregon Ducks
Oregon fans love to remind everyone how innovative their offense is and how cool their uniforms look. But for all their flash, they still haven’t won a national championship, and every time they get close, they seem to get steamrolled by an SEC team.
13. Auburn Tigers
Auburn fans believe they can win a national championship every season, even when their team is barely bowl-eligible. They fire coaches as if they have Alabama’s track record, forgetting that they’ve been painfully inconsistent outside of a couple of miracle seasons.
12. Texas A&M Aggies
Texas A&M fans will tell you they have the best facilities, the best recruiting classes, and the most passionate fanbase in the country. Yet, despite all the hype, they haven’t won a national title since 1939 and seem to underachieve year after year.
11. Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska fans still think it’s 1995, even though their program has been painfully average for two decades. Every new coach is hailed as the one who will “bring Nebraska back,” but so far, they just keep collecting losses in the Big Ten.
10. Penn State Nittany Lions
Penn State fans believe they belong in the same breath as Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State, despite not winning a national title since 1986. Every year, they hype up their team as a playoff contender, only to get smacked by Michigan or Ohio State when it matters most.
9. LSU Tigers
LSU fans expect a national championship-level team every year, even though their program is one of the most inconsistent in the country. One year, they’re elite; the next, they’re firing their coach and acting like a complete rebuild isn’t necessary.
8. Michigan Wolverines
For years, Michigan fans acted like they were still the powerhouse of old, despite not winning a national title since 1997. Even with recent success they still think they’re going to dominate everyone, conveniently forgetting about their playoff struggles.
7. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame fans love to remind you about their rich history, but their actual performance in big games over the last few decades tells a different story. Every time they make the playoff or a major bowl, they get blown out, yet their fanbase still insists they belong among the elites.
6. Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee fans have been waiting for a return to the ‘90s for decades now, and every small sign of progress sends their expectations through the roof. They believe they’re on Alabama or Georgia’s level again, despite mostly being a middle-of-the-pack SEC team for the last 20 years.
5. Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma racks up wins, but every time they get to the playoff, they get embarrassed. Despite their repeated failures on the biggest stage, their fans still act like they should be taken seriously as national contenders.
4. USC Trojans
USC fans have been convinced they’re “back” about 10 different times since Pete Carroll left. Even when their defense is a disaster and they get pushed around in the trenches, their fans still act like they’re one of the top teams in the country.
3. Georgia Bulldogs
Yes, Georgia has been dominant recently, but their fanbase has taken overconfidence to a new level. They act like their program has been elite forever, conveniently ignoring the four decades between their championships.
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2. Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama’s success is undeniable, but their fans still think Nick Saban will win every game by 40 and that their program is untouchable. The moment they lose a game, they call for their coordinator to be fired and act like the dynasty is collapsing.
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1. Texas Longhorns
“Texas is back!” might be the most overused and inaccurate phrase in college football history. Every year, Texas fans convince themselves they’re national title contenders, only to watch their team go 8-4 and wonder what went wrong.
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