Which schools had the best and worst years in the two major sports? Ranked from 1 to 130, all college football and basketball combinations. Who had the most fun?
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On the field and court – at least in the regular season – whose fans had the most fun?
When it comes to what athletic departments need, even though everyone has some other sport to brag about, it’s really all about college football and men’s basketball.
There are 130 schools that played Division I college basketball and FBS football. How do they all rank?
The biggest emphasis is on the schools whose football teams went bowling and with basketball teams that almost certainly would’ve gone to the NCAA Tournament. However, with the hoops post-season cancelled, the rankings skew heavily towards the stronger teams on the football side.
Do something massive in football this past year, and that’s worth almost everything. Be totally miserable on one side, and that’s reflected here. This isn’t about talent – it’s about the success in both sports.
There are a few huge exceptions, though, if a school was amazing in one sport and struggled in the other. Win or at least share a piece of a conference title, and you get ranked accordingly.
Broken down by categories – the schools that did the most in the two major sports, to the schools that did nothing – here we go with Hoops & Helmets 2019-2012.
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Losers In Both Sports
These schools suffered the indignity of failing to come up with a winning season in either of the two major sports. The fans didn’t get to have any fun.
130. UMass Minutemen
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 126
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 122
Football: 1-11 overall, 6th among Independents
Basketball: 14-17 overall, 8-10 in conference, T8th in Atlantic 10
129. Northwestern Wildcats
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 62
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 64
Football: 3-9 overall, 1-8 in conference, 7th in Big Ten West
Basketball: 8-23 overall, 3-17 in conference, 13th in Big Ten
128. Vanderbilt
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 91
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 108
Football: 3-9 overall, 1-7 in conference, 7th in SEC East
Basketball: 11-21 overall, 3-15 in conference, 14th in SEC
127. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 79
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 47
Football: 4-8 overall, 3-5 in conference, T5th in C-USA East
Basketball: 8-23 overall, 4-14 in conference, 14th in C-USA
126. Old Dominion Monarchs
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 74
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 65
Football: 1-11 overall, 0-8 in conference, 7th in C-USA East
Basketball: 13-19 overall, 9-9 in conference, T6th in C-USA
125. San Jose State Spartans
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 130
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 128
Football: 5-7 overall, 2-6 in conference, T4th in MW West
Basketball: 7-24 overall, 3-15 in conference, 10th in MW
124. Nebraska Cornhuskers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 96
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 101
Football: 5-7 overall, 3-6 in conference, 5th in Big Ten West
Basketball: 7-25 overall, 2-18 in conference, 14th in Big Ten
123. Troy Trojans
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 71
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 63
Football: 5-7 overall, 3-5 in conference, 4th in Sun Belt East
Basketball: 9-22 overall, 5-15 in conference, T11th in Sun Belt
122. ULM Warhawks
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 94
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 113
Football: 5-7 overall, 4-4 in conference, 3rd in Sun Belt West
Basketball: 9-20 overall, 5-15 in conference, T11th in Sun Belt
121. UTSA Roadrunners
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 109
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 88
Football: 4-8 overall, 3-5 in conference, T4th in C-USA West
Basketball: 13-19 overall, 7-11 in conference, T11th in C-USA
120. East Carolina Pirates
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 127
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 126
Football: 4-8 overall, 1-7 in conference, 5th in AAC East
Basketball: 11-20 overall, 5-13 in conference, 13th in AAC
119. Fresno State Bulldogs
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 34
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 45
Football: 4-8 overall, 2-6 in conference, T4th in MW West
Basketball: 11-19 overall, 7-11 in conference, T7th in MW
118. Rice Owls
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 128
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 127
Football: 3-9 overall, 3-5 in conference, T4th in C-USA West
Basketball: 15-17 overall, 7-11 in conference, T11th in C-USA
117. USF Bulls
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 47
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 78
Football: 4-8 overall, 2-6 in conference, 4th in AAC East
Basketball: 14-17 overall, 7-11 in conference, 8th in AAC
116. Ole Miss Rebels
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 93
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 106
Football: 4-8 overall, 2-6 in conference, 6th in SEC West
Basketball: 15-17 overall, 6-12 in conference, 12th in SEC
115. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 113
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 123
Football: 5-7 overall, 2-6 in conference, 5th in Sun Belt East
Basketball: 16-17 overall, 8-12 in conference, T8th in Sun Belt
114. Army Black Knights
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 66
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 72
Football: 5-8 overall, 4th among Independents
Basketball: 15-15 overall, 10-8 in conference, T4th in Patriot League
113. TCU Horned Frogs
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 41
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 10
Football: 5-7 overall, 3-6 in conference, T7th in Big 12
Basketball: 16-16 overall, 7-11 in conference, T7th in Big 12
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These schools managed to miss out on both the NCAA Tournament – helped by it being cancelled – and a bowl game. However, they at least got a winning season out of the basketball side. These schools are ranked lower because, again, football is bigger.
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112. UTEP Miners
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 129
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 130
Football: 0-8 overall, 1-11 in conference, 7th in C-USA West
Basketball: 17-15 overall, 8-10 in conference, T9th in C-USA
111. New Mexico Lobos
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 120
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 95
Football: 2-10 overall, 0-8 in conference, 6th in MW Mountain
Basketball: 19-14 overall, 7-11 in conference, T7th in MW
110. UConn Huskies
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 123
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 121
Football: 2-10 overall, 0-8 in conference, 6th in AAC East
Basketball: 19-12 overall, 10-8 in conference, T5th in AAC
109. Purdue Boilermakers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 23
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 11
Football: 4-8 overall, 3-6 in conference, T5th in Big Ten West
Basketball: 16-15 overall, 9-11 in conference, T10th in Big Ten
108. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 85
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 114
Football: 3-9 overall, 2-6 in conference, 7th in ACC Coastal
Basketball: 17-14 overall, 11-9 in conference, 5th in ACC
107. UNLV Rebels
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 102
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 96
Football: 4-8 overall, 2-6 in conference, T4th in MW West
Basketball: 17-15 overall, 12-6 in conference, T2nd in MW
106. Syracuse Orange
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 21
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 75
Football: 5-7 overall, 2-6 in conference, 6th in ACC Atlantic
Basketball: 16-15 overall, 10-10 in conference, T6th in ACC
105. Colorado State Rams
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 121
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 83
Football: 4-8 overall, 3-5 in conference, 5th in MW Mountain
Basketball: 20-12 overall, 11-7 in conference, T4th in MW
104. Stanford Cardinal
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 70
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 42
Football: 4-8 overall, 3-6 in conference, T5th in Pac-12 North
Basketball: 20-12 overall, 9-9 in conference, 7th in Pac-12
103. Bowling Green Falcons
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 99
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 112
Football: 3-9 overall, 2-6 in conference, 5th in MAC East
Basketball: 21-10 overall, 12-6 in conference, 2nd in MAC East
102. New Mexico State Aggies
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 80
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 27
Football: 2-10 overall, 5th among Independents
Basketball: 25-6 overall, 16-0 in conference, 1st in WAC
101. UCLA Bruins
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 106
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 29
Football: 4-8 overall, 4-5 in conference, 3rd in Pac-12 South
Basketball: 19-12 overall, 12-6 in conference, 2nd in Pac-12
100. South Alabama Jaguars
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 116
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 120
Football: 2-10 overall, 1-7 in conference, 5th in Sun Belt West
Basketball: 20-11 overall, 15-5 in conference, T2nd in Sun Belt
99. Arkansas Razorbacks
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 105
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 87
Football: 2-10 overall, 0-8 in conference, 7th in SEC West
Basketball: 20-12 overall, 7-11 in conference, 10th in SEC
98. Northern Illinois Huskies
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 56
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 82
Football: 5-7 overall, 4-4 in conference, T3rd in MAC West
Basketball: 18-13 overall, 11-7 in conference, T1st in MAC West
97. Ball State Cardinals
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 118
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 99
Football: 5-7 overall, 4-4 in conference, T3rd in MAC West
Basketball: 18-13 overall, 11-7 in conference, T1st in MAC West
96. North Texas Mean Green
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 45
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 50
Football: 4-8 overall, 3-5 in conference, T4th in C-USA West
Basketball: 20-11 overall, 14-4 in conference, 1st in C-USA
95. South Carolina Gamecocks
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking:
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking:
Football: 4-8 overall, 3-5 in conference, T4th in SEC East
Basketball: 18-13 overall, 10-8 in conference, T6th in SEC
94. NC State Wolfpack
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 37
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 14
Football: 4-8 overall, 1-7 in conference, 7th in ACC Atlantic
Basketball: 20-12 overall, 10-10 in conference, T6th in ACC
93. Texas State Bobcats
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 98
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 119
Football: 3-9 overall, 2-6 in conference, 4th in Sun Belt West
Basketball: 21-11 overall, 13-7 in conference, T2nd in Sun Belt
92. Texas Tech Red Raiders
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 32
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 22
Football: 4-8 overall, 2-7 in conference, 9th in Big 12
Basketball: 18-13 overall, 9-9 in conference, T3rd in Big 12
91. Arizona Wildcats
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 111
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 19
Football: 4-8 overall, 2-7 in conference, 6th in Pac-12 South
Basketball: 21-11 overall, 10-8 in conference, T5th in Pac-12
90. Oregon State Beavers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 104
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 118
Football: 5-7 overall, 4-5 in conference, T2nd in Pac-12 North
Basketball: 18-13 overall, 7-11 in conference, T8th in Pac-12
89. Missouri Tigers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 60
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 25
Football: 6-6 overall, 3-5 in conference, T4th in SEC East
Basketball: 15-16 overall, 7-11 in conference, T10th in SEC
88. Toledo Rockets
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 46
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 37
Football: 6-6 overall, 3-5 in conference, 5th in MAC West
Basketball: 17-15 overall, 8-10 in conference, 2nd in MAC West
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Each one made it into a bowl game, with one notable exception coming in part 2. The basketball side, though, was an issue.
79. Boston College Eagles
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 86
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 55
Football: 6-7 overall, 4-4 in conference, T3rd in ACC Atlantic
Basketball: 13-19 overall, 7-13 in conference, T10th in ACC
78. Miami Hurricanes
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 83
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 8
Football: 6-7 overall, 4-4 in conference, T3rd in ACC Coastal
Basketball: 15-16 overall, 7-13 in conference, T10th in ACC
77. Southern Miss Golden Eagles
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 51
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 81
Football: 7-6 overall, 5-3 in conference, 3rd in C-USA West
Basketball: 9-22 overall, 5-13 in conference, 13th in C-USA
76. Tulane Green Wave
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 90
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 111
Football: 7-6 overall, 3-5 in conference, 4th in AAC West
Basketball: 12-18 overall, 4-14 in conference, 12th in AAC
75. Charlotte 49ers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 122
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 129
Football: 7-6 overall, 5-3 in conference, 4th in C-USA East
Basketball: 16-13 overall, 10-8 in conference, T4th in C-USA
74. Western Michigan Broncos
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 89
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 90
Football: 7-6 overall, 5-3 in conference, 2nd in MAC West
Basketball: 13-19 overall, 6-12 in conference, T5th in MAC West
73. Iowa State Cyclones
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 19
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 73
Football: 7-6 overall, 5-4 in conference, T3rd in Big 12
Basketball: 12-20 overall, 5-13 in conference, 9th in Big 12
72. Eastern Michigan Eagles
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 87
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 94
Football: 6-7 overall, 3-5 in conference, T5th in MAC West
Basketball: 16-16 overall, 6-12 in conference, T5th in MAC West
71. FIU Golden Panthers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 40
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 85
Football: 6-7 overall, 3-5 in conference, T5th in C-USA East
Basketball: 19-13 overall, 9-9 in conference, T6th in C-USA
70. Wyoming Cowboys
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 114
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 56
Football: 8-5 overall, 4-4 in conference, 4th in MW Mountain
Basketball: 9-24 overall, 2-16 in conference, 11th in MW
69. Kansas State Wildcats
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 59
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 13
Football: 8-5 overall, 5-4 in conference, T3rd in Big 12
Basketball: 11-21 overall, 3-15 in conference, 10th in Big 12
68. Temple Owls
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 30
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 60
Football: 8-5 overall, 5-3 in conference, 3rd in AAC East
Basketball: 14-17 overall, 6-12 in conference, 10th in AAC
67. Central Michigan Chippewas
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 101
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 51
Football: 8-6 overall, 6-2 in conference, 1st in MAC West
Basketball: 14-18 overall, 7-11 in conference, 4th in MAC West
66. North Carolina Tar Heels
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 64
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 67
Football: 7-6 overall, 4-4 in conference, T3rd in ACC Coastal
Basketball: 14-19 overall, 6-14 in conference, T13th
65. Wake Forest Demon Deacons
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 77
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 74
Football: 8-5 overall, 4-4 in conference, T3rd in ACC Atlantic
Basketball: 13-18 overall, 6-14 in conference, 14th in ACC
64. Washington State Cougars
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 61
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 77
Football: 6-7 overall, 3-6 in conference, T5th in Pac-12 North
Basketball: 16-16 overall, 6-12 in conference, 11th in Pac-12
63. Pitt Panthers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 65
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 117
Football: 8-5 overall, 4-4 in conference, T3rd in ACC Coastal
Basketball: 16-17 overall, 6-14 in conference, T13th in ACC
62. Washington Huskies
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 4
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 43
Football: 8-5 overall, 4-5 in conference, T2nd in Pac-12 North
Basketball: 15-17 overall, 5-13 in conference, 12th in Pac-12
61. Miami University RedHawks
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 112
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 110
Football: 8-6 overall, 6-2 in conference, 1st in MAC East
Basketball: 13-19 overall, 5-13 in conference, 6th in MAC East
60. Cal Golden Bears
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 88
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 116
Football: 8-5 overall, 4-5 in conference, T2nd in Pac-12 North
Basketball: 14-18 overall, 7-11 in conference, T8th in Pac-12
59. Air Force Falcons
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 117
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 115
Football: 11-2 overall, 7-1 in conference, 2nd in MW Mountain
Basketball: 12-20 overall, 5-13 in conference, 9th in MW
58. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 43
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 93
Football: 11-3 overall, 7-1 in conference, 1st in Sun Belt West
Basketball: 14-19 overall, 8-12 in conference, T8th in Sun Belt
57. Navy Midshipmen
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 125
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 59
Football: 11-2 overall, 7-1 in conference, T1st in AAC West
Basketball: 14-16 overall, 8-10 in conference, T6th in Patriot
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56. Arkansas State Red Wolves
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 78
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 84
Football: 8-5 overall, 5-3 in conference, 2nd in Sun Belt West
Basketball: 16-16 overall, 8-12 in conference, T8th in Sun Belt
55. Ohio Bobcats
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 73
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 80
Football: 7-6 overall, 5-3 in conference, T2nd in MAC East
Basketball: 17-15 overall, 8-10 in conference, 5th in MAC East
54. Georgia State Panthers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 81
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 28
Football: 7-6 overall, 4-4 in conference, 4th in Sun Belt East
Basketball: 19-13 overall, 12-8 in conference, T4th in Sun Belt
53. Virginia Tech Hokies
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 22
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 17
Football: 8-5 overall, 5-3 in conference, 2nd in ACC Coastal
Basketball: 16-16 overall, 7-13 in conference, T10th in ACC
52. Nevada Wolf Pack
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 20
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 76
Football: 7-6 overall, 4-4 in conference, 3rd in MW West
Basketball: 19-12 overall, 12-6 in conference, T2nd in MW
51. Marshall Thundering Herd
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 38
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 24
Football: 8-5 overall, 6-2 in conference, T2nd in C-USA East
Basketball: 17-15 overall, 10-8 in conference, T4th in C-USA
50. Georgia Southern Eagles
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 38
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 98
Football: 7-6 overall, 5-3 in conference, 2nd in Sun Belt East
Basketball: 20-13 overall, 12-8 in conference, T4th in Sun Belt
49. Kent State Golden Flashes
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 108
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 107
Football: 7-6 overall, 5-3 in conference, T2nd in MAC East
Basketball: 20-12 overall, 9-9 in conference, 4th in MAC East
48. Buffalo Bulls
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 16
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 38
Football: 8-5 overall, 5-3 in conference, T2nd in MAC East
Basketball: 20-12 overall, 11-7 in conference, 3rd in MAC East
47. Mississippi State
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking:
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking:
Football: 6-7 overall, 3-5 in conference, 5th in SEC West
Basketball: 20-11 overall, 11-7 in conference, T4th in SEC
46. Texas A&M Aggies
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking:
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking:
Football: 8-5 overall, 4-4 in conference, 4th in SEC West
Basketball: 16-14 overall, 10-8 in conference, T6th in SEC
45. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 49
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 100
Football: 10-5 overall, 5-3 in conference, T1st in MW West
Basketball: 17-13 overall, 8-8 in conference, T4th in Big West
44. Tennessee Volunteers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking:
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking:
Football: 8-5 overall, 5-3 in conference, 3rd in SEC
Basketball: 17-14 overall, 9-9 in conference, 8th in SEC
43. Oklahoma State Cowboys
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 76
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 35
Football: 8-5 overall, 5-4 in conference, T3rd in Big 12
Basketball: 18-14 overall, 7-11 in conference, T7th in Big 12
42. Minnesota Golden Gophers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 24
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 108
Football: 11-2 overall, 7-2 in conference, T1st in Big Ten West
Basketball: 15-16 overall, 8-12 in conference, 12th in Big Ten
41. UCF Knights
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 10
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 34
Football: 10-3 overall, 6-2 in conference, 2nd in AAC East
Basketball: 16-14 overall, 7-11 in conference, T8th in AAC
40. Utah Utes
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 35
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 33
Football: 11-3 overall, 8-1 in conference, 1st in Pac-12 South
Basketball: 16-15 overall, 7-11 in conference, T8th in Pac-12
39. UAB Blazers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 36
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 54
Football: 9-5 overall, 6-2 in conference, T1st in C-USA West
Basketball: 19-13 overall, 9-9 in conference, T6th in C-USA
38. Kansas Jayhawks
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 72
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 62
Football: 3-9 overall, 1-8 in conference, 10th in Big 12
Basketball: 28-3 overall, 17-1 in conference, 1st in Big 12
37. Texas Longhorns
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 33
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 26
Football: 8-5 overall, 5-4 in conference, T3rd in Big 12
Basketball: 19-12 overall, 9-9 in conference, T3rd in Big 12
36. SMU Mustangs
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 115
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 57
Football: 10-3 overall, 6-2 in conference, 3rd in AAC West
Basketball: 19-11 overall, 9-9 in conference, 7th in AAC
35. WKU Hilltoppers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 100
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 53
Football: 9-4 overall, 6-2 in conference, T2nd in C-USA East
Basketball: 20-10 overall, 13-5 in conference, T4th in C-USA
34. Georgia Bulldogs
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking:
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking:
Football: 11-2 overall, 7-1 in conference, 1st in SEC East
Basketball: 16-16 overall, 5-13 in conference, 13th in SEC
33. Florida Atlantic Owls
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 97
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 65
Football: 11-3 overall, 7-1 in conference, 1st in C-USA East
Basketball: 17-15 overall, 8-10 in conference, T9th in C-USA
32. Alabama Crimson Tide
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking:
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking:
Football: 11-2 overall, 6-2 in conference, 2nd in SEC West
Basketball: 16-15 overall, 8-10 in conference, 9th in SEC
31. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 54
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 39
Football: 11-2 overall, 1st among Independents
Basketball: 20-12 overall, 10-10 in conference, T6th in ACC
30. Appalachian State Mountaineers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 67
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 70
Football: 13-1 overall, 7-1 in conference, 1st in Sun Belt East
Basketball: 18-15 overall, 11-9 in conference, 6th in Sun Belt
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Bowls & Buckets | Top Ten
These schools hold the distinction of getting both a bowl bid and would’ve enjoy an invite into the NCAA Tournament – with one big exception. If you play for a college football national title, you get here.
Yes, a good run in the hoops tourney makes a big difference, but football is bigger overall to the bottom line. Come up with a great year in football and a good year and hoops, and it’s all good.
29. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 48
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 65
Football: 10-3 overall, 6-2 in conference, T1st in C-USA West
Basketball: 22-8 overall, 13-5 in conference, 2nd in C-USA
28. Florida State Seminoles
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 53
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 16
Football: 6-7 overall, 4-4 in conference, T3rd in ACC Atlantic
Basketball: 26-5 overall, 16-4 in conference, 1st in ACC
27. Indiana Hoosiers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 95
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 102
Football: 8-5 overall, 5-4 in conference, 4th in Big Ten East
Basketball: 20-12 overall, 9-11 in conference, T10th in Big Ten
26. Illinois Fighting Illini
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 119
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 125
Football: 6-7 overall, 4-5 in conference, 4th in Big Ten West
Basketball: 21-10 overall, 13-7 in conference, 4th in Big Ten
25. Utah State Aggies
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 15
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 86
Football: 7-6 overall, 6-2 in conference, 3rd in MW Mountain
Basketball: 26-8 overall, 12-6 in conference, T2nd in MW
24. Michigan Wolverines
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 5
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 4
Football: 9-4 overall, 6-3 in conference, 3rd in Big Ten East
Basketball: 19-12 overall, 10-10 in conference, 9th in Big Ten
23. Arizona State Sun Devils
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 29
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 52
Football: 8-5 overall, 4-5 in conference, T3rd in Pac-12 South
Basketball: 20-11 overall, 11-7 in conference, 3rd in Pac-12
22. Boise State Broncos
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 68
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 36
Football: 12-2 overall, 8-0 in conference, 1st in MW Mountain
Basketball: 20-12 overall, 11-7 in conference, T4th in MW
21. Iowa Hawkeyes
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 18
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 71
Football: 10-3 overall, 6-3 in conference, 3rd in Big Ten West
Basketball: 20-11 overall, 11-9 in conference, T5th in Big Ten
20. Michigan State Spartans
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 8
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 6
Football: 7-6 overall, 4-5 in conference, 5th in Big Ten East
Basketball: 22-9 overall, 14-6 in conference, T1st in Big Ten
19. BYU Cougars
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 50
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 103
Football: 7-6 overall, 3rd among Independents
Basketball: 24-8 overall, 13-3 in conference, 2nd in West Coast
18. USC Trojans
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 110
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 31
Football: 8-5 overall, 7-2 in conference, 2nd in Pac-12 South
Basketball: 22-9 overall, 11-7 in conference, T3rd in Pac-12
17. Louisville Cardinals
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 75
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 46
Football: 8-5 overall, 5-3 in conference, 2nd in ACC Atlantic
Basketball: 24-7 overall, 15-5 in conference, T2nd in ACC
16. Liberty Flames
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 82
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: Not Ranked
Football: 8-5 overall, 2nd among Independents
Basketball: 30-4 overall, 13-3 in conference, T1st in Atlantic Sun
15. Memphis Tigers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 42
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 41
Football: 12-2 overall, 7-1 in conference, T1st in AAC East
Basketball: 21-10 overall, 10-8 in conference, T5th in AAC
14. Clemson Tigers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 6
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 2
Football: 14-1 overall, 8-0 in conference, 1st in ACC Atlantic
Basketball: 16-15 overall, 9-11 in conference, 9th in ACC
13. Auburn Tigers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 7
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 5
Football: 9-4 overall, 5-3 in conference, 3rd in SEC West
Basketball: 25-6 overall, 12-6 in conference, T2nd in SEC
12. Kentucky Wildcats
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 11
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 18
Football: 8-5 overall, 3-5 in conference, T4th in SEC East
Basketball: 25-6 overall, 15-3 in conference, 1st in SEC
11. Virginia Cavaliers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 1
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 20
Football: 9-5 overall, 6-2 in conference, 1st in ACC Coastal
Basketball: 23-7 overall, 15-5 in conference, 2nd in ACC
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10. Cincinnati Bearcats
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 17
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 68
Football: 11-3 overall, 7-1 in conference, 1st in AAC East
Basketball: 20-10 overall, 13-5 in conference, 1st in AAC
9. Florida Gators
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 13
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 66
Football: 11-2 overall, 6-2 in conference, 2nd in SEC East
Basketball: 19-12 overall, 11-7 in conference, T4th in SEC
8. Penn State Nittany Lions
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 69
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 30
Football: 11-2 overall, 7-2 in conference, 2nd in Big Ten East
Basketball: 21-10 overall, 11-9 in conference, 5th in Big Ten
7. Oklahoma Sooners
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 2
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 7
Football: 12-2 overall, 8-1 in conference, 1st in Big 12
Basketball: 19-12 overall, 9-9 in conference, T3rd in Big 12
6. Ohio State Buckeyes
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 3
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 3
Football: 13-1 overall, 9-0 in conference, 1st in Big Ten East
Basketball: 21-10 overall, 11-9 in conference, T5th in Big Ten
5. San Diego State Aztecs
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 44
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 12
Football: 10-3 overall, 5-3 in conference, T1st in MW West
Basketball: 30-2 overall, 17-1 in conference, 1st in MW
4. Wisconsin Badgers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 25
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 61
Football: 10-4 overall, 7-2 in conference, T1st in Big Ten West
Basketball: 21-10 overall, 14-6 in conference, T1st in Big Ten
3. Baylor Bears
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 28
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 105
Football: 11-3 overall, 8-1 in conference, T1st in Big 12
Basketball: 26-4 overall, 15-3 in conference, 2nd in Big 12
2. LSU Tigers
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 9
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 48
Football: 15-0 overall, 8-0 in conference, 1st in SEC West
Basketball: 21-10 overall, 12-6 in conference, T2nd in SEC
1. Oregon Ducks
2019 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 14
2018 Hoops & Helmets National Ranking: 49
Football: 12-2 overall, 8-1 in conference, 1st in Pac-12 North
Basketball: 24-7 overall, 13-5 in conference, 1st in Pac-12
