Anderson & Hester is a mathematical system for ranking collegiate American football teams based on performance. The system was created in 1992 by Jeff Anderson and Chris Hester, roommates at the University of Washington.[1] Anderson & Hester is one of over 40 systems listed by the NCAA as major selectors of college football national champions.[2]: 108–110 The rankings are published weekly in The Seattle Times.[2]: 110
National champions
editAnderson & Hester selections from the 1997 season to present.[3]
| Season | Champion[3] | Record | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nebraska | 13–0 | Tom Osborne |
| 1998 | Tennessee | 13–0 | Phillip Fulmer |
| 1999[4] | Florida State | 12–0 | Bobby Bowden |
| 2000[5] | Oklahoma | 13–0 | Bob Stoops |
| 2001[6] | Miami (FL) | 12–0 | Larry Coker |
| 2002 | Ohio State | 14–0 | Jim Tressel |
| 2003 | LSU | 13–1 | Nick Saban |
| 2004 | USC | 11–0 | Pete Carroll |
| 2005 | Texas | 13–0 | Mack Brown |
| 2006 | Florida | 13–1 | Urban Meyer |
| 2007 | Missouri | 12–2 | Gary Pinkel |
| 2008 | Utah | 13–0 | Kyle Whittingham |
| 2009 | Alabama | 14–0 | Nick Saban (2) |
| 2010 | Auburn | 14–0 | Gene Chizik |
| 2011 | LSU (2) | 13–1 | Les Miles |
| 2012 | Alabama (2) | 13–1 | Nick Saban (3) |
| 2013 | Florida State (2) | 14–0 | Jimbo Fisher |
| 2014 | Ohio State (2) | 14–1 | Urban Meyer (2) |
| 2015 | Alabama (3) | 14–1 | Nick Saban (4) |
| 2016 | Clemson | 14–1 | Dabo Swinney |
| 2017 | Alabama (4) | 13–1 | Nick Saban (5) |
| 2018 | Clemson (2) | 15–0 | Dabo Swinney (2) |
| 2019 | LSU (3) | 15–0 | Ed Orgeron |
| 2020 | Alabama (5) | 13–0 | Nick Saban (6) |
| 2021 | Georgia | 14–1 | Kirby Smart |
| 2022 | Georgia (2) | 15-0 | Kirby Smart (2) |
| 2023 | Michigan | 15–0 | Jim Harbaugh |
| 2024[7] | Oregon | 13–1 | Dan Lanning |
References
edit- ↑ Mark Schlabach (August 21, 2014). "What are the BCS computer guys doing now?". ESPN.
- 1 2 2018 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Records (PDF). Indianapolis: National Collegiate Athletic Association. August 2018. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- 1 2 2020 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Records (PDF). The National Collegiate Athletic Association. 2020. p. 119. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
All "major selectors" not otherwise listed also selected the BCS champion as its highest ranked team in those seasons
- ↑ Anderson, Jeff; Hester, Chris (January 5, 2000). "Anderson & Hester/Seattle Times computer rankings — Final 1999 rankings (through bowl games)". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on January 6, 2000. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
No. 1 Florida State 12–0 .826 | No. 2 Nebraska 12–1 .794
- ↑ Anderson, Jeff; Hester, Chris (January 3, 2001). "Anderson & Hester/Seattle Times computer rankings — Final through bowl games (2000)". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on June 4, 2001. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
No. 1 Oklahoma 13–0 .842 | No. 2 Miami, Fla. 11–1 .815 | No. 3 Washington 11–1 .812
- ↑ Anderson, Jeff; Hester, Chris (January 3, 2002). "Anderson & Hester/Seattle Times computer rankings — Final rankings for 2001 season". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on January 26, 2002. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
No. 1 Miami, Fla. 12–0 .837 | No. 2 Oregon 11–1 .797
- ↑ Anderson, Jeff; Hester, Chris. "Three Big Ten Teams Finish in the Top-4". AndersonSports.com. Archived from the original on January 29, 2025. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
While national champion (14-2) Ohio State had a much stronger finish, Big Ten champion (13-1) Oregon had the better overall, season-long results
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