3 college football programs primed to be next dynasty
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When Nick Saban retired from Alabama, he effectively brought an end to one of the greatest dynasties in college football history. Alabama no longer sits atop the sport. Instead, the focus has shifted to a new question: Which program will become college football’s next powerhouse?
As the expanded College Football Playoff era takes shape, several programs should emerge as annual contenders. But which of them has the potential to build a dynasty of its own? Replicating Saban’s unprecedented success may be impossible, but a new dominant force could soon emerge.
Who should fans be keeping an eye on?
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Georgia
If any SEC program looks capable of winning it all year after year, it’s Georgia under Kirby Smart. When Saban stepped away, Smart became the clear heir to the SEC throne. He continues to assemble elite coaching staffs while maintaining one of the nation’s most effective recruiting operations, even in the NIL era.
That adaptability gives Smart a significant advantage. NIL has transformed the recruiting landscape, but Georgia has remained one of the sport’s premier destinations.
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Smart consistently sells recruits on the long-term benefits of joining the program. The Bulldogs routinely send players to the NFL, and the school’s collective and booster support provide plenty of NIL opportunities along the way.
Georgia’s back-to-back national championships are already a few years in the rearview mirror, but another title run this season could be the start of a new era of dominance in Athens.
Ohio State
Ryan Day finally broke through and delivered a national championship, bringing Ohio State its first title in a decade. Although the Buckeyes exited early last season, they responded by reloading one of the most talented rosters in the country.
Ohio State enters the season with multiple projected first-round NFL Draft picks on offense, while the defense should remain among the nation’s best.
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The Buckeyes have the resources, recruiting power, and coaching stability necessary to compete for championships every year.
As things stand, Ohio State appears to be the Big Ten program best positioned to establish a dynasty. Well, except for…
Indiana
Curt Cignetti has built a reputation around one simple fact: he wins. Google it.
Indiana became college football’s biggest story last season, capturing a national championship and exceeding every expectation. Now comes the difficult part—proving it wasn’t a one-year phenomenon.
Cignetti assembled his roster in a way that felt unconventional by modern college football standards, but the approach paid off. The Hoosiers rode the play of a quarterback who is now projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. His replacement arrives via the transfer portal as one of the most highly regarded transfers in the country.
Can Cignetti turn Indiana into a perennial national contender and build a dynasty in Bloomington? Or will the Hoosiers’ championship run ultimately be remembered as a remarkable one-year story?
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