College football is a powerhouse that not only feeds the NFL but the professional community. The Division I Football Bowl Subdivision is the highest level of college football. These colleges can provide large scholarships for top players, have giant stadiums and games are typically broadcast to rabid fans across the country. Many students dream of going to college with a football scholarship. However, even at the top level of college sports, few students go on to play professionally. This makes it important for students to make sure they are getting a good education while getting the chance to play college sports. College Factual’s sports ranking may look a little different from your typical sports website. That’s because colleges are ranked by the success of the specific sports team as well as the academic progress of the athletes. View the whole ranking here, and read more about the methodology in this article. 1. Ohio State University: Columbus, Ohio Ezekiel Elliott (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Ohio State’s Buckeyes proved their ability on the field in by winning the 2015 College Football Championship defeating Oregon 42 to 20. Ohio State’s head coach Urban Meyer was a legend before he came to Ohio State after winning two BCS championships with Florida. He is the only college coach to have three win streaks of over 20 games. During the spring he holds “Real Life Wednesdays” for his players, featuring CEOs, alumni and leaders from the business community. …
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