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
Anderson & Hester selections from the 1997 season to present.[3]
| Season | Champion | Record | Coach | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nebraska | 13–0 | Tom Osborne | [3] |
| 1998 | Tennessee | 13–0 | Phillip Fulmer | [3] |
| 1999 | Florida State | 12–0 | Bobby Bowden | [3] |
| 2000 | Oklahoma | 13–0 | Bob Stoops | [3] |
| 2001 | Miami (FL) | 12–0 | Larry Coker | [3] |
| 2002 | Ohio State | 14–0 | Jim Tressel | [3] |
| 2003 | LSU | 13–1 | Nick Saban | [3] |
| 2004 | USC | 11–0 | Pete Carroll | [3] |
| 2005 | Texas | 13–0 | Mack Brown | [3] |
| 2006 | Florida | 13–1 | Urban Meyer | [3] |
| 2007 | Missouri | 12–2 | Gary Pinkel | [3] |
| 2008 | Utah | 13–0 | Kyle Whittingham | [3] |
| 2009 | Alabama | 14–0 | Nick Saban (2) | [3] |
| 2010 | Auburn | 14–0 | Gene Chizik | [3] |
| 2011 | LSU (2) | 13–1 | Les Miles | [3] |
| 2012 | Alabama (2) | 13–1 | Nick Saban (3) | [3] |
| 2013 | Florida State (2) | 14–0 | Jimbo Fisher | [3] |
| 2014 | Ohio State (2) | 14–1 | Urban Meyer (2) | [3] |
| 2015 | Alabama (3) | 14–1 | Nick Saban (4) | [3] |
| 2016 | Clemson | 14–1 | Dabo Swinney | [3] |
| 2017 | Alabama (4) | 13–1 | Nick Saban (5) | [3] |
| 2018 | Clemson (2) | 15–0 | Dabo Swinney (2) | [3] |
| 2019 | LSU (3) | 15–0 | Ed Orgeron | [3] |
| 2020 | Alabama (5) | 13–0 | Nick Saban (6) | |
| 2021 | Georgia | 14–1 | Kirby Smart | |
| 2022 | Georgia (2) | 15-0 | Kirby Smart (2) | |
References
- ↑ 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 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 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
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