136 teams and a tier for every college football program: Where does your team rank?

The article provides a comprehensive ranking of all 136 FBS college football programs, categorizing them into 20 tiers. The rankings are based on various factors, including recent success, coaching stability, recruiting, and overall program strength. The top tier, Tier 1, features the elite programs that consistently compete for national championships, such as Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, and Georgia. Tier 2 includes other perennial powerhouses, while Tier 3 features strong programs with the potential to break into the top tier. The article then descends through the tiers, with Tier 4 and Tier 5 comprising solid programs, Tier 6 to Tier 10 featuring middle-of-the-pack teams, and Tier 11 to Tier 20 encompassing the more struggling or lesser-known programs. The goal of the ranking is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of FBS college football, allowing fans and analysts to understand the relative strength and positioning of their favorite teams within the broader landscape of the sport.