re: Is LSU considered a CFB Blue Blood?

Thanks for the shout out. I would agree that Michigan is the bluest of the blue bloods from a longevity standpoint. It’s just hard to view them in the #1 spot with only one NC in the last 70 years.

I also have trouble viewing Tennessee as more of a blue blood program than LSU. There is no question that they rose to prominence under Neyland before LSU really started to garner national attention, but they only earned one national title under him. It took 9 undefeated regular seasons before they were finally recognized as champions. That says a lot about the degree to which they were truly viewed as blue bloods during that era. Given they are almost even in the AP poll historically, I would give the edge to LSU based on NCs.

Otherwise I generally agree with your points and your rankings. Yours also was a well thought out post.