When Super Bowl 50 rolls around Sunday, most people will tune in regardless of whether they follow the NFL. But for college football fans,\u00a0it provides the opportunity to witness former players win on the biggest stage of the game.<\/p>\n\n
Which got us thinking: What college teams\u00a0have produced the most Super Bowl winners? Would it be high-flying Miami, historic power Notre Dame, or somebody else?<\/p>\n\n
MORE: Schools with major SB representation<\/a> | Major recruiting battles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Well, after some extensive research, we have that list.<\/p>\n\n
Note: These\u00a0rankings reflect data compiled from Pro Football Reference. <\/i><\/strong>Moreover, it doesn't reflect multiple rings won by individual players, nor does it reflect practice squad members.<\/p>\n\n
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The Trojans have consistently fielded NFL-caliber talent, so it's no surprise a lot of it has won a Super Bowl or two.<\/p>\n\n
Notable players:<\/strong>
\nLynn Swann, (IX, X, XIII and XIV)
\nRonnie Lott, (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV)
\nMarcus Allen (XVIII)<\/p>\n\n
Again, no surprise. Those Hurricane teams of the '80s fed a ton of talent into the NFL.<\/p>\n\n
Notable players:<\/strong>
\nMichael Irvin: (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
\nRay Lewis: (XXXV, XLVII)
\nWarren Sapp: (XXXVII)<\/p>\n\n
Notre Dame quarterbacks Joe Theismann and Joe Montana have won more Super Bowls (five) than any quarterback from any other school.<\/p>\n\n
Notable players:<\/strong>
\nPaul Hornung (I)
\nRocky Bleier (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
\nJoe Montana (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV)<\/p>\n\n
Penn State may not be the team it once was, but it has fielded some of the most recognizable names in Super Bowl history.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nJack Ham (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
\nFranco Harris (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
\nMichael Robinson (XLVIII)<\/p>\n\n
The second-winningest program in the SEC has produced most the Super Bowl winners of any other conference teams.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nReggie White (XXXI)
\nJamal Lewis (XXXV)
\nPeyton Manning (XLI)<\/p>\n","rank":5,"number":5,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/6e\/b5\/tennessee-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_hnwmskc47e2j10rhnpoqa9fao.jpg?t=271683109","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/6e\/b5\/tennessee-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_hnwmskc47e2j10rhnpoqa9fao.jpg?t=271683109","image_caption":"Tennessee","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435319","title":"(T-6th) Michigan: 35","description":"
Michigan has the most Super Bowl MVP performances of any team, thanks in large part to a future Hall of Famer on this list.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nDesmond Howard (XXXI)
\nTy Law (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
\nTom Brady (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX)<\/p>\n\n
UCLA may not be as well represented as its cross-town rivals, but it has one of the most successful Super Bowl quarterbacks in history.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nRandy Cross (XVI, XIX, XXIII)
\nTroy Aikman (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
\nJonathan Ogden (XXXV)<\/p>\n\n
Apart from cracking the top 10 on this list, Ohio State is the most-represented school in Super Bowl 50.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nPaul Warfield (VII, VIII)
\nOrlando Pace (XXXIV)
\nMike Vrabel (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)<\/p>\n\n
The first surprise of the list, considering Colorado only has one national championship and Pro Football Hall of Famer to its name.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nBoyd Dowler (I, II)
\nDick Anderson (VIII, VII)
\nCliff Branch (XI, XV, XVIII)<\/p>\n\n
Looks like former FSU coach Bobby Bowden really did have an eye for talent: He coached 29 Super Bowl winners in his tenure.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nFred Biletnikoff (XI)
\nDeion Grant (XXIX, XXX)
\nDerrick Brooks (XXXVII)<\/p>\n\n
Georgia has shown a propensity for producing top-notch talent. Suprisingly, Herschel Walker isn't on this list.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nTerrell Davis (XXXII, XXXIII)
\nRichard Seymour (XXXVI, XXXVIII,XXXIX)
\nHines Ward (XL, XLIII)<\/p>\n\n
With Super Bowl 50, a former Spartan will have played in five of the last six Super Bowls.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nHerb Adderly (I, II, VI)
\nEarl Morrall (V, VII, VIII)
\nPlaxico Burress (XLII)<\/p>\n\n
Alabama boasts three Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks — including winners of the first three. Purdue is the only other team that can claim such a feat.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Bart Starr: (I, II)
\nJoe Namath (III)
\nKen Stabler (XI)<\/p>\n\n
Of LSU's 28 Super Bowl winners, 20 have been coached by either Nick Saban or Les Miles.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nJim Taylor (I)
\nKevin Faulk (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
\nCorey Webster (XLII, XLVI)<\/p>\n\n
North Carolina has fielded a winner in 20 Super Bowls, including one of the most feared defenders in NFL history.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:
\nLawrence Taylor (XXI, XXV)
\nDre' Bly (XXXIV)
\nHakeem Nicks (XLVI)<\/p>\n\n
Surprisingly, none of Washington's three Pro Football Hall of Fame members (Arnie Weinstein, Warren Moon and Hugh McElhenny) ever won Super Bowls as players.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nRay Mansfield (IX, X)
\nKevin Gogan (XXVII, XXVIII)
\nMark Brunell (XLIV)<\/p>\n\n
Clemson has a fair number of champions, including the largest personality on the 1985 Bears Super Bowl team.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:
\nJeff Bostic (XVII, XXII, XXVI)
\nWilliam Perry (XX)
\nMichael Dean Perry (XXXII)<\/p>\n\n
Big Red has produced some big names in the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nRoger Craig (XIX, XXIII, XXIV)
\nCharles Mann (XXII, XXVI, XXIX)
\nNeil Smith (XXXII, XXXIII)<\/p>\n\n
Stanford, like Alabama and Notre Dame, has fielded incredibly successful Super Bowl quarterbacks.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nJim Plunkett (XV, XVIII)
\nJohn Elway (XXXII, XXXIII)
\nRichard Sherman (XLVIII)<\/p>\n\n
The Golden Bears have plenty of Super Bowl champions, and two of the best players at their respective positions in the NFL today.
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\nNotable winners:<\/strong>
\nTarik Glenn (XLI)
\nAaron Rodgers (XLV)
\nMarshawn Lynch (XXVIII)<\/p>\n\n
The Ducks have coached up a few hard-hitting Super Bowl winners.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nMel Renfro (VI, XII)
\nGary Zimmerman (XXXII)
\nLeGarrette Blount (XXXIX)<\/p>\n\n
Boston College might me able to move up if linebacker Luke Kuechly and the Panthers can win Super Bowl 50.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nErnie Stautner (VI, XII)
\nBill Romanowski (XXIII, XXIV, XXXII, XXXIII)
\nTom Nalen (XXXII, XXXIII)<\/p>\n\n
Illinois has some of the most important names in all of football. Only one of those Hall of Famers made this list.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nRay Nitschke (I, II)
\nSimeon Rice (XXXVII)
\nRashard Mendenhall (XLIII)<\/p>\n\n
The Sooners are tied for last in the Big 12 in Super Bowl winners (as far as this list goes), with one other school...<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nRalph Neely (VI, XII)
\nSpencer Tillman (XXIV)
\nTony Casillas (XXVII, XXVIII)<\/p>\n\n
That's right, Longhorn fans. Looks like you and Oklahoma followers have another item to fight about.
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\nNotable winners:<\/strong>
\nTex Schramm (VI, XII)
\nSteve McMichael (XX)
\nPriest Holmes (XXXV)<\/p>\n\n
Much like its NFL counterparts, Pittsburgh has produced some of the best talent to ever win a Super Bowl.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nMike Ditka (VI, XII)
\nTony Dorsett (XII)
\nRuss Grimm (XVII, XXII, XXVI)<\/p>\n","rank":26,"number":26,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/8d\/cc\/stadium-pittsburgh-090915-getty-ftrjpg_m97f7hn47b7y121754bnwmxa6.jpg?t=-1271317121","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/8d\/cc\/stadium-pittsburgh-090915-getty-ftrjpg_m97f7hn47b7y121754bnwmxa6.jpg?t=-1271317121","image_caption":"Pittsburgh","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435340","title":"(T-22nd) Purdue: 23","description":"
The only other school besides Alabama to produce three Super-Bowl winning quarterbacks.
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\nNotable winners:<\/strong>
\nLen Dawson (IV)
\nBob Griese (VII, VIII)
\nDrew Brees (XLIV)<\/p>\n\n
For all its success fielding Super Bowl-winning players, the Sun Devils are lost among Pac-12 teams on this list.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nCurley Culp (IV)
\nMike Haynes (XVIII)
\nTerrell Suggs (XLVII)<\/p>\n\n
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Broncos linebacker Von Miller can add to the Aggies' list of Super Bowl winners by beating Carolina in Super Bowl 50.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nLee Roy Caffey (I, II, VI)
\nDetron Smith (XXXVII, XXXVIII)
\nTy Warren (XXXVIII, XXXIX)<\/p>\n","rank":29,"number":29,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/70\/9f\/texas-am-stadium-getty-ftrjpg_3hkvuri7x5r41963c89hrq4ps.jpg?t=-1394259121","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/70\/9f\/texas-am-stadium-getty-ftrjpg_3hkvuri7x5r41963c89hrq4ps.jpg?t=-1394259121","image_caption":"Texas A&M STADIUM","image_credit":"(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435343","title":"Florida: 21 ","description":"
Florida rounds out this list, with 21 Super Bowl winners.<\/p>\n\n
Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nEmmitt Smith (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
\nPercy Harvin (XLVIII)
\nDominique Easley (XLIX)<\/p>\n\n
MORE: Top Florida Gators of all time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":30,"number":30,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/3c\/e8\/stadium-florida-090915-getty-ftrjpg_94mzjskckw9j13zv2wz2v41yw.jpg?t=-1269367761","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/3c\/e8\/stadium-florida-090915-getty-ftrjpg_94mzjskckw9j13zv2wz2v41yw.jpg?t=-1269367761","image_caption":"Florida","image_credit":"(paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"}],"list_ordering":"ASC","version":"V2"}
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