The "defending national champion" concept is bogus, as it

Again, rankings don't matter.

It doesn't matter if you are Texas or Louisiana-Monroe, if you go undefeated and win your bowl game, you'll be ranked and be among an elite class.

1998 Tulane and 2004 and 2008 Utah didn't win a "title" per say, but they are legends nonetheless. Same with 2006 Boise, and 2004 Auburn.

 

Louisiana-Monroe is a bad example cause they can't beat teams like Texas and Bama...oh wait.

 

I was actually at that 2007 Bama/ULM game decked out in UAB gear.

It was a great day for the have-nots. Magic moment.

 

lol. That made me laugh. It was a great day in Louisiana too.