Coaching Records
| Coach | School | Years | Record | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Akers | Wyoming | 1976 | 0-1 | .000 |
| Gary Barnett | Colorado | 2002 | 0-1 | .000 |
| Mike Bellotti | Oregon | 2002 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Bobby Bowden | Florida State | 1988, ’90, ’99 | 2–1 | .667 |
| Art Briles | Baylor | 2014 | 0-1 | .000 |
| Mack Brown | Texas | 2009 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Earle Bruce | Ohio State | 1980, ’84 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Larry Coker | Miami | 2003 | 0-1 | .000 |
| Bob Davie | Notre Dame | 2001 | 0-1 | .000 |
| Terry Donahue | UCLA | 1978, ’85 | 1–0–1 | .750 |
| Randy Edsall | Connecticut | 2011 | 0–1 | .000 |
| LaVell Edwards | BYU | 1974 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Dennis Erickson | Miami / Oregon State | 1994 / 2001 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Foge Fazio | Pittsburgh | 1984 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Phillip Fulmer | Tennessee | 1999, 2000 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Mike Gundy | Oklahoma State | 2012 | 1-0 | 1.000 |
| Walt Harris | Pittsburgh | 2005 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Bryan Harsin | Boise State | 2014 | 1-01 | .000 |
| Lou Holtz | Arkansas / Notre Dame | 1978 / 1989, ’95 | 1–1–1 | .500 |
| Jimmy Johnson | Miami | 1985, ’87 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Larry Jones | Florida State | 1971 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Chip Kelly | Oregon | 2013 | 1-0 | 1.000 |
| Frank Kush | Arizona State | 1971, ’72, ’73, ’75, ’77 | 4–1 | .800 |
| John Mackovic | Texas | 1997 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Johnny Majors | Pittsburgh / Tennessee | 1973 / 1992 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Tony Mason | Arizona | 1979 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Bill McCartney | Colorado | 1993, ’95 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Urban Meyer | Utah/Ohio State | 2005, '16, '16 | 2–1 | 1.000 |
| Don Nehlen | West Virginia | 1989 | 0–1 | .000 |
| George O'Leary | UCF | 2014 | 1-0 | 1.000 |
| Al Onofrio | Missouri | 1972 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Tom Osborne | Nebraska | 1975, ’86, ’88, ’90, ’96 | 1–4 | .250 |
| Paul Pasqualoni | Syracuse | 1993, ’98 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Joe Paterno | Penn State | 1977, ’80, ’82, ’87, ’92, ’97 | 6–0 | 1.000 |
| Gary Patterson | TCU | 2010 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Chris Petersen | Boise State | 2007, '10 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| John Robinson | USC | 1982 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Rich Rodriguez | Arizona | 2014 | 0-1 | .000 |
| Darryl Rogers | Arizona State | 1983 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Bo Schembechler | Michigan | 1986 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Howard Schnellenberger | Louisville | 1991 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| David Shaw | Stanford | 2012 | 0-1 | .000 |
| Jackie Sherrill | Pittsburgh | 1979 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Bill Snyder | Kansas State | 1998, 2004, '13 | 1–2 | .333 |
| Frank Solich | Nebraska | 2000 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Steve Spurrier | Florida | 1996 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Gene Stallings | Alabama | 1991 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Jim Stanley | Oklahoma State | 1974 | 1–01 | .000 |
| Bill Stewart | West Virginia | 2008 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Bob Stoops | Oklahoma | 2007 – 08, ’11 | 1–2 | .333 |
| Barry Switzer | Oklahoma | 1976, ’83 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Dick Tomey | Arizona | 1994 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Jim Tressel | Ohio State | 2003, ’04, ’06, ’09 | 3–1 | .750 |
| Charlie Weis | Notre Dame | 2006 | 0–1 | .000 |
Tostitos BCS National Championship Game
| Coach | School | Years | Record | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Chizik | Auburn | 2011 | 1-0 | 1.000 |
| Chip Kelly | Oregon | 2011 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Urban Meyer | Florida | 2007 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Jim Tressel | Ohio State | 2007 | 0-1 | .000 |
Total Offense
| Most Total Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 431 | Browning Nagle, Louisville vs. Alabama, (451 pass, -20 rush) | 1991 |
| 429 | Landry Jones, Oklahoma vs. Connecticut, (429 passing, 0 rush) | 2011 |
| 417 | Colt McCoy, Texas vs. Ohio State, (414 pass, 3 rush) | 2009 |
| 414 | Peter Tom Willis, Florida State vs. Nebraska, (422 pass, -8 rush) | 1990 |
Rushing
| Most Rushing Attempts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Stepfan Taylor, Stanford vs. Oklahoma State | 2012 |
| 30 | Kenjon Barner, Oregon vs. Kansas State | 2013 |
| 30 | Marcus Allen, USC vs. Penn State | 1982 |
| 30 | Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh vs. Arizona State | 1973 |
| Most Net Yards Rushing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 239 | Marcus Dupree, Oklahoma vs. Arizona State, (17 rushes, 0 TD) | 1983 |
| 202 | Woody Green, Arizona State vs. Missouri, (25 rushes, 4 TD) | 1972 |
| 199 | Tommie Frazier, Nebraska vs. Florida, (16 rushes, 2 TD) | 1996 |
| Most Rushing Touchdowns | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Woody Green, Arizona State vs. Missouri, (25 rushes, 202 yards) | 1972 |
| 3 | Darius Walker, Notre Dame vs. Ohio State, (16 rushes, 90 yards) | 2006 |
| 3 | Rashaan Salaam, Colorado vs. Notre Dame, (27 rushes, 83 yards) | 1995 |
| 3 | Woody Green, Arizona State vs. Pittsburgh, (25 rushes, 131 yards) | 1973 |
| 3 | Woody Green, Arizona State vs. Florida State, (24 rushes, 101 yards) | 1971 |
| Longest Run from Scrimmage | ||
|---|---|---|
| 92 | Saquon Barkley, Penn State vs. Washington (TD) | 2017 |
| 84 | Chafie Fields, Penn State vs. Texas | 1997 |
| 75 | Tommie Frazier, Nebraska vs. Florida (TD) | 1996 |
Passing
| Most Pass Attempts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Colt McCoy, Texas vs. Ohio State | 2009 |
| 51 | Ell Roberson, Kansas State vs. Ohio State | 2004 |
| 51 | Danny McManus, Florida State vs. Nebraska | 1988 |
| Most Pass Completions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Colt McCoy, Texas vs. Ohio State | 2009 |
| 34 | Landry Jones, Oklahoma vs. Connecticut | 2011 |
| 31 | Bernie Kosar, Miami vs. UCLA | 1985 |
| 31 | John Congemi, Pittsburgh vs. Ohio State | 1984 |
| Most Passing Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 451 | Browning Nagle, Louisville vs. Alabama | 1991 |
| 429 | Landry Jones, Oklahoma vs. Connecticut | 2011 |
| 422 | Peter Tom Willis, Florida State vs. Nebraska | 1990 |
| 414 | Colt McCoy, Texas vs. Ohio State | 2009 |
| Most Passes Had Intercepted | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Vinny Testaverde, Miami vs. Penn State | 1987 |
| 4 | Don Clayton, Wyoming vs. Oklahoma | 1976 |
| Most Touchdown Passes | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Peter Tom Willis, Florida State vs. Nebraska | 1990 |
| 4 | Alex Smith, Utah vs. Pittsburgh | 2005 |
| 4 | Craig Krenzel, Ohio State vs. Kansas State | 2004 |
| 4 | Joey Harrington, Oregon vs. Colorado | 2002 |
| 4 | Michael Bishop, Kansas State vs. Syracuse | 1998 |
| 4 | Tony Sacca, Penn State vs. Tennessee | 1992 |
Receiving
| Most Receptions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Paris Warren, Utah vs. Pittsburgh | 2005 |
| 14 | Quan Cosby, Texas vs. Ohio State | 2009 |
| 13 | Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma vs. Connecticut | 2011 |
| 11 | Kellen Winslow Jr., Miami vs. Ohio State | 2003 |
| Most Receiving Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 206 | Darnell McDonald, Kansas State vs. Syracuse | 1998 |
| 199 | Peerless Price, Tennessee vs. Florida State | 1999 |
| 198 | Paris Warren, Utah vs. Pittsburgh | 2005 |
| Longest Reception | ||
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Santonio Holmes, Ohio State vs. Notre Dame, (from Troy Smith for TD) | 2006 |
| 79 | Tito Gonzales, West Virginia vs. Oklahoma, (from Patrick White for TD) | 2008 |
| 79 | Samie Parker, Oregon vs. Colorado, (from Joey Harrington for TD) | 2002 |
| 79 | Peerless Price, Tennessee vs. Florida State, (from Tee Martin for TD) | 1999 |
| Most Touchdown Receptions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State vs. Stanford | 2012 |
| 3 | Darnell McDonald, Kansas State vs. Syracuse, (7 receptions, 206 yards) | 1998 |
| 3 | Rhett Dawson, Florida State vs. Arizona State, (8 receptions, 108 yards) | 1971 |
Kicking
| Most Field Goals Attempted | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jordan Williamson, Stanford vs. Oklahoma State, (1-4) | 2012 |
| 4 | Pat McAfee, West Virginia vs. Oklahoma, (2-4) | 2008 |
| 4 | Josh Huston, Ohio State vs. Notre Dame, (2-4) | 2006 |
| 4 | Steve McLaughlin, Arizona vs. Miami, (3-4) | 1994 |
| Most Field Goals Made | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | By seven players. Last time: Garrett Hartley, Oklahoma vs. West Virginia, (3 attempts) | 2008 |
| Longest Field Goal | ||
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Luis Zendejas, Arizona State vs. Oklahoma | 1983 |
| 51 | Aaron Pettrey, Ohio State vs. Texas | 2009 |
| 51 | John Lee, UCLA vs. Miami | 1985 |
| Most Points by a Kicker | ||
|---|---|---|
| 13 | John Lee, UCLA vs. Miami, (3 FG, 4 PAT) | 1985 |
| 12 | Jimmy Stevens, Oklahoma vs. Connecticut, (2 FG, 6 PATs) | 2011 |
| 12 | Pat McAfee, West Virginia vs. Oklahoma, (2 FG, 6 PATs) | 2008 |
| 12 | Luis Zendejas, Arizona State vs. Oklahoma, (3 FG, 3 PATs) | 1983 |
| 12 | Frank Fontes, Florida State vs. Arizona State, (3 FG, 3 PATs) | 1971 |
Punting
| Most Punting Yardage | ||
|---|---|---|
| 431 | Doug Helkowski, Penn State vs. Tennessee | 1992 |
| 391 | John Bruno, Penn State vs. Miami | 1987 |
| 387 | Anson Kelton, TCU vs. Boise State | 2010 |
| Longest Punt | ||
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Pat McAfee, West Virginia vs. Oklahoma | 2008 |
| 65 | Anson Kelton, TCU vs. Boise State | 2010 |
| 63 | Andy Groom, Ohio State vs. Miami | 2003 |
| Most Punt Returns | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Dale Carter, Tennessee vs. Penn State | 1992 |
| 6 | Joey Smith, Louisville vs. Alabama | 1991 |
| 6 | David Kintigh, Miami vs. Penn State | 1987 |
| Most Punt Return Yardage | ||
|---|---|---|
| 106 | Steve Holden, Arizona State vs. Florida State | 1971 |
| 92 | Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma vs. Connecticut | 2011 |
| 76 | Jeremy Kerley, Texas Christian vs. Boise State | 2010 |
| 71 | O.J. McDuffie, Penn State vs. Tennessee | 1992 |
| Longest Punt Return | ||
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Eddie Brown, Miami vs. UCLA | 1985 |
| 68 | Steve Holden, Arizona State vs. Florida State | 1971 |
| 67 | Jimmy Cefalo, Penn State vs. Arizona State | 1977 |
| Most Kickoff Returns | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma vs. West Virginia | 2008 |
| 7 | Dale Carter, Tennessee vs. Penn State | 1992 |
| 6 | Nick Williams, Connecticut vs. Oklahoma | 2011 |
| 6 | Reidel Anthony, Florida vs. Nebraska | 1996 |
| 6 | Eugene Napoleon, West Virginia vs. Notre Dame | 1989 |
| 6 | Mike Fink, Missouri vs. Arizona State | 1972 |
| Most Kickoff Return Yardage | ||
|---|---|---|
| 203 | Mike Fink, Missouri vs. Arizona State | 1972 |
| 195 | Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma vs. West Virginia | 2008 |
| 195 | Reidel Anthony, Florida vs. Nebraska | 1996 |
| Longest Kickoff Return | ||
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Kirby Dar Dar, Syracuse vs. Colorado (TD) | 1993 |
| 100 | Mike Fink, Missouri vs. Arizona State (TD) | 1972 |
| 99 | Keith Byars, Ohio State vs. Pittsburgh (TD) | 1984 |
| 95 | Robbie Frey, Connecticut vs. Oklahoma (TD) | 2011 |
Defense
| Total Tackles | ||
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Ted Johnson, Colorado vs. Notre Dame | 1995 |
| 18 | Matt Millen, Penn State vs. Arizona State | 1977 |
| 18 | Lynn Evans, Missouri vs. Arizona State | 1972 |
| Tackles for Loss | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Jimmy Walker, Arkansas vs. UCLA | 1978 |
| 4 | Kevin Mitchell, Syracuse vs. Colorado | 1993 |
| Sacks | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Mike Kudla, Ohio State vs. Notre Dame | 2006 |
| 3 | Tommy Hackenbruck, Utah vs. Pittsburgh | 2005 |
| 3 | Shannon Clavelle, Colorado vs. Notre Dame | 1995 |
| Interceptions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Steve Smith, Oregon vs. Colorado | 2002 |
| Longest Interception Return | ||
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Dwayne Goodrich, Tennessee vs. Florida State | 1999 |
| 51 | Brandyn Thompson, Boise State vs. TCU | 2010 |
First Downs
| Most Total First Downs | ||
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Texas vs. Ohio State | 2009 |
| 33 | Arizona State vs. Missouri | 1972 |
| 29 | Arizona State vs. Penn State | 1977 |
| Fewest Total First Downs | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Penn State vs. Miami | 1987 |
| 10 | Alabama vs. Louisville | 1991 |
| Most First Downs Rushing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Oklahoma vs. Wyoming | 1976 |
| 22 | Arizona State vs. Missouri | 1972 |
| 21 | Nebraska vs. Florida | 1996 |
| Fewest First Downs Rushing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma State vs. Stanford | 2012 |
| 2 | Colorado vs. Oregon | 2002 |
| 2 | Tennessee vs. Nebraska | 2000 |
| 2 | Florida vs. Nebraska | 1996 |
| 2 | Florida State vs. Nebraska | 1990 |
| Most First Downs Passing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Texas vs. Ohio State | 2009 |
| 19 | Florida State vs. Nebraska | 1988 |
| 18 | Oklahoma vs. Connecticut | 2011 |
| 18 | Oregon vs. Colorado | 2002 |
| 18 | Arizona State vs. Penn State | 1977 |
| Fewest First Downs Passing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma vs. Wyoming | 1976 |
| Most First Downs by Penalty | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Notre Dame vs. Oregon State | 2001 |
| 5 | West Virginia vs. Notre Dame | 1989 |
Rushing
| Most Rushing Attempts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Oklahoma vs. Wyoming | 1976 |
| 68 | Nebraska vs. Florida | 1996 |
| 65 | Arizona State vs. Missouri | 1972 |
| Fewest Rushing Attempts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Oklahoma State vs. Stanford | 2012 |
| 20 | Miami vs. Arizona | 1994 |
| 21 | Florida vs. Nebraska | 1996 |
| Most Net Rushing Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 524 | Nebraska vs. Florida | 1996 |
| 452 | Arizona State vs. Missouri | 1972 |
| 417 | Oklahoma vs. Arizona State | 1983 |
| Fewest Net Rushing Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| -28 | Florida vs. Nebraska | 1996 |
| 17 | Pittsburgh vs. Utah | 2005 |
| 17 | Notre Dame vs. Oregon State | 2001 |
| Most Rushing Touchdowns | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Nebraska vs. Florida | 1996 |
| 5 | Oklahoma vs. Wyoming | 1976 |
| 5 | Arizona State vs. Missouri | 1972 |
Passing
| Most Net Passing Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 458 | Louisville vs. Alabama | 1991 |
| 429 | Oklahoma vs. Connecticut | 2011 |
| 422 | Florida State vs. Nebraska | 1990 |
| 414 | Texas vs. Ohio State | 2009 |
| Fewest Net Passing Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Oklahoma vs. Wyoming | 1976 |
| 40 | Oklahoma vs. Arizona State | 1983 |
| Most Pass Attempts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Texas vs. Ohio State | 2009 |
| 52 | Kansas State vs. Ohio State | 2004 |
| 51 | Florida State vs. Nebraska | 1988 |
| Fewest Pass Attempts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Oklahoma vs. Wyoming | 1976 |
| 10 | Oklahoma vs. Arizona State | 1983 |
| 11 | Notre Dame vs. West Virginia | 1989 |
| 11 | UCLA vs. Arkansas | 1978 |
| Most Pass Completions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Texas vs. Ohio State | 2009 |
| 34 | Oklahoma vs. Connecticut | 2011 |
| 31 | Miami vs. UCLA | 1995 |
| 31 | Pittsburgh vs. Ohio State | 1984 |
| Fewest Pass Completions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Oklahoma vs. Wyoming | 1976 |
| 4 | Oklahoma vs. Arizona State | 1983 |
| Most Touchdown Passes | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Florida State vs. Nebraska | 1990 |
Total Offense
| Most Total Net Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 718 | Arizona State vs. Missouri | 1972 |
| 629 | Nebraska vs. Florida | 1996 |
| 617 | Ohio State vs. Notre Dame | 2006 |
| Fewest Total Net Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 155 | Notre Dame vs. Oregon State | 2001 |
| 162 | Penn State vs. Miami | 1987 |
Field Goals
| Most Field Goals Made | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10 times, Last: Ohio State vs. Texas | 2009 |
| Most Field Goals Attempted | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Five times, Last: Oklahoma State vs. Stanford | 2012 |
Turnovers
| Most Fumbles | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Nebraska vs. Michigan | 1986 |
| 6 | Oklahoma vs. Arizona State | 1983 |
| 6 | Oklahoma vs. Wyoming | 1976 |
| 6 | Oklahoma State vs. BYU | 1974 |
| Most Fumbles Lost | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Oklahoma vs. Arizona State | 1983 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh vs. Arizona State | 1973 |
| Most Passes Had Intercepted | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Miami vs. Penn State | 1987 |
| 5 | Wyoming vs. Oklahoma | 1976 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh vs. Arizona State | 1973 |
| Most Total Turnovers | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Pittsburgh vs. Arizona State, (4 fum, 4 int) | 1973 |
| 7 | Miami vs. Penn State, (2 fum, 5 int) | 1987 |
Penalties
| Most Penalties | ||
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Oregon State vs. Notre Dame | 2001 |
| 13 | Oklahoma vs. West Virginia | 2008 |
| 13 | Florida State vs. Nebraska | 1990 |
| Fewest Penalties | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma State vs. Stanford | 2012 |
| 1 | Oklahoma vs. Connecticut | 2011 |
| 2 | 6 times, Last time: Arizona vs. Miami | 1994 |
| Most Penalty Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 174 | Oregon State vs. Notre Dame | 2001 |
| 135 | Florida State vs. Nebraska | 1990 |
| 126 | Penn State vs. Arizona State | 1977 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Oklahoma vs. Connecticut | 2011 |
| 5 | Oklahoma State vs. Stanford | 2012 |
| 10 | Penn State vs. Ohio State | 1980 |
| 10 | Missouri vs. Arizona State | 1972 |
Punting
| Most Punts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Miami vs. Arizona | 1994 |
| 9 | Florida State vs. Tennesse | 1999 |
| 9 | Penn State vs. Tennessee | 1992 |
| 9 | Penn State vs. Miami | 1987 |
| Fewest Punts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Oklahoma vs. Wyoming | 1976 |
| 1 | Ohio State vs. Notre Dame | 2006 |
| 1 | Utah vs. Pittsburgh | 2005 |
| 1 | Nebraska vs. Florida | 1996 |
Punt Returns
| Most Punt Return Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 284 | Oklahoma vs. West Virginia | 2008 |
| 268 | Florida vs. Nebraska | 1996 |
| 258 | Missouri vs. Arizona State | 1972 |
| Fewest Punt Return Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| -8 | Florida vs. Nebraska | 1996 |
| -7 | Pittsburgh vs. Arizona State | 1973 |
| -4 | Arizona State vs. Pittsburgh | 1973 |
Kickoff Returns
| Most Kickoff Returns | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Florida vs. Nebraska | 1996 |
| 9 | Connecticut vs. Oklahoma | 2011 |
| 8 | Missouri vs. Arizona State | 1972 |
| 8 | Arizona State vs. Florida State | 1971 |
| 8 | Florida State vs. Arizona State | 1971 |
| Fewest Kickoff Returns | ||
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Oklahoma vs. Wyoming | 1976 |
| Most Kickoff Return Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 284 | Oklahoma vs. West Virginia | 2008 |
| 270 | Connecticut vs. Oklahoma | 2011 |
| 268 | Florida vs. Nebraska | 1996 |
| 258 | Missouri vs. Arizona State | 1972 |
| Fewest Kickoff Return Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Oklahoma vs. Wyoming | 1976 |
| 12 | Oregon State vs. Notre Dame | 2001 |
| 13 | Nebraska vs. Tennessee | 2000 |
Possession Time
| Largest Difference in Possession Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| 23:34 | Stanford (41:47) vs. Oklahoma State (18:13) | 2012 |
| 14:40 | Arizona (37:20) vs. Miami (22:40) | 1994 |
| 13:26 | Notre Dame (36:43) vs. West Virginia (23:17) | 1989 |
| Smallest Difference in Possession Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| :02 | Pittsburgh (30:01) vs. Arizona (29:59) | 1979 |
| :26 | Texas (29:47) vs. Ohio State (30:13) | 2009 |
| :26 | Oregon State (29:47) vs. Notre Dame (30:13) | 2001 |
| Most Possession Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| 41:47 | Stanford vs. Oklahoma State | 2012 |
| 38:12 | Oklahoma vs. Boise State | 2007 |
| 37:20 | Arizona vs. Miami | 1994 |
Third Down Conversions
| Most Third-Down Conversions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Arizona State vs. Missouri | 1972 |
| 12 | Ohio State vs. Pittsburgh | 1984 |
| Fewest Third-Down Conversions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee vs. Florida State | 1999 |
| 1 | Arizona State vs. Pittsburgh | 1973 |
Defense
| Sacks | ||
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Utah vs. Pittsburgh | 2005 |
| 7 | Nebraska vs. Florida | 1996 |
| 7 | Colorado vs. Notre Dame | 1995 |
| Interceptions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Penn State vs. Miami | 1987 |
| 5 | Oklahoma vs. Wyoming | 1976 |
| 4 | Penn State vs. USC | 1982 |
| 4 | Arizona State vs. Pittsburgh | 1973 |
| Fumble Recoveries | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Michigan vs. Nebraska | 1986 |
| 4 | Arizona State vs. Oklahoma | 1983 |
| 4 | Arizona State vs. Pittsburgh | 1973 |
First Downs
| Most First Downs Rushing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Oklahoma (22) vs. Wyoming (10) | 1976 |
| 32 | Arizona State (22) vs. Missouri (10) | 1972 |
| 27 | Oklahoma (16) vs. Arizona State (11) | 1983 |
| 27 | Penn State (15) vs. Ohio State (12) | 1980 |
| Fewest First Downs Rushing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Oregon (4) vs. Colorado (2) | 2002 |
| 9 | Florida State (2) vs. Nebraska (7) | 1990 |
| Most First Downs Passing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Oregon (18) vs. Colorado (15) | 2002 |
| 31 | Texas (23) vs. Ohio State (8) | 2009 |
| Fewest First Downs Passing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Oklahoma (1) vs. Wyoming (3) | 1976 |
| 7 | UCLA (2) vs. Arkansas (5) | 1978 |
| 8 | Nebraska (3) vs. Michigan (5) | 1986 |
| Most First Downs By Penalty | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Oregon State (1) vs. Notre Dame (6) | 2001 |
| 5 | West Virginia (5) vs. Notre Dame (0) | 1989 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh (3) vs. Arizona (2) | 1979 |
| Fewest First Downs By Penalty | ||
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Ohio State vs. Pittsburgh | 1984 |
| 0 | Arkansas vs. UCLA | 1978 |
| 0 | Missouri vs. Arizona State | 1972 |
| Most Total First Downs | ||
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Texas (33) vs. Ohio State (21) | 2009 |
| 49 | Ohio State (27) vs. Notre Dame (22) | 2006 |
| 49 | Arizona State (33) vs. Missouri (16) | 1972 |
| 48 | Pittsburgh (27) vs. Ohio State (21) | 1984 |
| Fewest Total First Downs | ||
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Florida (21) vs. Ohio State (8) | 2007 |
| 29 | Tennessee (16) vs. Florida State (13) | 1999 |
| 30 | Penn State (8) vs. Miami (22) | 1987 |
| 30 | Pittsburgh (12) vs. Arizona State (18) | 1973 |
Rushing
| Most Attempts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 116 | Oklahoma (74) vs. Wyoming (42) | 1976 |
| 109 | Nebraska (60) vs. Michigan (49) | 1986 |
| 109 | Arizona State (65) vs. Missouri (44) | 1972 |
| Fewest Attempts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Oregon (28) vs. Colorado (31) | 2002 |
| 61 | Utah (31) vs. Pittsburgh (30) | 2005 |
| Most Yards Gained | ||
|---|---|---|
| 701 | Arizona State (453) vs. Missouri (248) | 1972 |
| 616 | Oklahoma (434) vs. Wyoming (182) | 1976 |
| 583 | Oklahoma (440) vs. Arizona State (143) | 1983 |
| Fewest Yards Gained | ||
|---|---|---|
| 241 | Oregon (159) vs. Colorado (82) | 2002 |
| 243 | Utah (152) vs. Pittsburgh (91) | 2005 |
| 251 | Florida State (94) vs. Nebraska (157) | 1990 |
| Most Yards Lost | ||
|---|---|---|
| 125 | USC (84) vs. Penn State (41) | 1982 |
| 123 | Alabama (71) vs. Louisville (52) | 1991 |
| 111 | Oregon State (29) vs. Notre Dame (82) | 2001 |
| Fewest Yards Lost | ||
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Arizona State (1) and Missouri (19) | 1972 |
| 22 | Pittsburgh (9) vs. Ohio State (13) | 1984 |
| 26 | Arizona State (7) vs. Nebraska (19) | 1975 |
| Most Net Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 681 | Arizona State (452) vs. Missouri (229) | 1972 |
| 568 | Oklahoma (415) vs. Wyoming (153) | 1976 |
| 517 | Oklahoma (417) vs. Arizona State (100) | 1983 |
| Fewest Net Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 144 | Oregon State (127) vs. Notre Dame (17) | 2001 |
| 156 | Utah (139) vs. Pittsburgh (17) | 2005 |
| 187 | Florida State (72) vs. Nebraska (115) | 1990 |
| Most Touchdowns | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Nebraska (6) vs. Florida (1) | 1996 |
| 7 | Arizona State (5) vs. Missouri (2) | 1972 |
| 6 | Oklahoma (5) vs. Wyoming (1) | 1976 |
| Fewest Touchdowns | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh (0) vs. Utah (1) | 2005 |
| 1 | Miami (0) vs. Arizona (1) | 1994 |
| 1 | Alabama (0) vs. Louisville (1) | 1991 |
| 1 | Pittsburgh (0) vs. Arizona (1) | 1979 |
| 1 | BYU (0) vs. Oklahoma State (1) | 1974 |
Passing
| Most Passes Attempted | ||
|---|---|---|
| 89 | Oregon (42) vs. Colorado (47) | 2002 |
| 84 | Texas (59) vs. Ohio State (25) | 2009 |
| 78 | Pittsburgh (46) vs. Ohio State (32) | 1984 |
| Fewest Passes Attempted | ||
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Oklahoma (5) vs. Wyoming (19) | 1976 |
| 31 | Nebraska (15) vs. Michigan (16) | 1986 |
| 35 | UCLA (11) vs. Arkansas (24) | 1978 |
| Most Passes Completed | ||
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Oregon (28) vs. Colorado (24) | 2002 |
| 51 | Texas (41) vs. Ohio State (10) | 2009 |
| 51 | Utah (29) vs. Pittsburgh (22) | 2005 |
| Fewest Passes Completed | ||
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Oklahoma (3) vs. Wyoming (6) | 1976 |
| 12 | Nebraska (6) vs. Michigan (6) | 1986 |
| 17 | UCLA (4) vs. Arkansas (13) | 1978 |
| Most Net Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 629 | Oregon (350) vs. Colorado (279) | 2002 |
| 629 | Florida State (422) vs. Nebraska (207) | 1990 |
| 628 | Ohio State (342) vs. Notre Dame (286) | 2006 |
| Fewest Net Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Oklahoma (23) vs. Wyoming (51) | 1976 |
| 129 | Michigan (63) vs. Nebraska (66) | 1986 |
| 139 | UCLA (61) vs. Arkansas (78) | 1978 |
| Most Touchdowns | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Boise State (4) vs. Oklahoma (2) | 2007 |
| 6 | Florida State (5) vs. Nebraska (1) | 1996 |
| 5 | Oregon (4) vs. Colorado (1) | 2002 |
| 5 | Penn State (4) vs. Tennessee (1) | 1992 |
| 5 | Florida State (3) vs. Arizona State (2) | 1971 |
Total Offense
| Most Total Offensive Plays | ||
|---|---|---|
| 167 | Arizona State (86) vs. Florida State (81) | 1971 |
| 165 | Arizona State (92) vs. Penn State (73) | 1977 |
| 161 | Pittsburgh (83) vs. Ohio State (78) | 1984 |
| Fewest Total Offensive Plays | ||
|---|---|---|
| 117 | Florida (80) vs. Ohio State (37) | 2007 |
| 127 | Tennessee (64) vs. Florida State (63) | 1999 |
| 130 | Syracuse (56) vs. Colorado (74) | 1993 |
| Most Total Net Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1129 | Arizona State (718) vs. Missouri (411) | 1972 |
| 965 | Ohio State (617) vs. Notre Dame (348) | 2006 |
| 898 | Nebraska (629) vs. Florida (269) | |
| Fewest Total Net Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 452 | Florida (370) vs. Ohio State (82) | 2007 |
| 515 | Oklahoma State (214) vs. BYU (301) | 1974 |
| 591 | Miami (182) vs. Arizona (409) | 1994 |
Field Goals
| Most Field Goals Made | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5 | West Virginia (2) vs. Oklahoma (3) | 2008 |
| 4 | 6 times - Last time: Texas (1) vs. Ohio State (3) | 2009 |
| Most Field Goals Attempted | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7 | West Virginia (4) vs. Oklahoma (3) | 2008 |
| 5 | Texas (1) vs. Ohio State (4) | 2009 |
| 5 | Penn State (3) vs. USC (2) | 1982 |
| Fewest Field Goals Attempted | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State (0) vs. Kansas State (1) | 2004 |
| 1 | Arizona State (0) vs. Missouri (1) | 1972 |
Kicking Conversions
| Most PATs Made | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Arizona State (7) vs. Missouri (3) | 1972 |
| 9 | Boise State (5) vs. Oklahoma (4) | 2007 |
| 9 | Ohio State (5) vs. Kansas State (4) | 2004 |
| 9 | Arizona State (6) vs. Florida State (3) | 1971 |
| Fewest PATs Made | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYU (0) vs. Oklahoma State (1) | 1974 |
| 2 | Five times. Last time: Arizona (2) vs. Miami (0) | 1994 |
| Most PATs Attempted | ||
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Arizona State (7) vs. Missouri (3) | 1972 |
| 9 | Boise State (5) vs. Oklahoma (4) | 2007 |
| 9 | Ohio State (5) vs. Kansas State (4) | 2004 |
| 9 | Nebraska (8) vs. Florida (1) | 1996 |
| 9 | Arizona State (6) vs. Florida State (3) | 1971 |
Scoring
| Most Total Points Scored | ||
|---|---|---|
| 86 | Nebraska (62) vs. Florida (24) | 1996 |
| 85 | Boise State (43) vs. Oklahoma (42) | 2007 |
| 84 | Arizona State (49) vs. Missouri (35) | 1972 |
| Fewest Total Points Scored | ||
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Arkansas (10) vs. UCLA (10) | 1978 |
| 22 | Oklahoma State (16) vs. BYU (6) | 1974 |
| 24 | Penn State (14) vs. Miami (10) | 1987 |
Turnovers
| Most Fumbles | ||
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Oklahoma (6) vs. Wyoming (5) | 1976 |
| Most Fumbles Lost | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Pittsburgh (4) vs. Arizona State (3) | 1973 |
| Most Passes Had Intercepted | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Pittsburgh (4) vs. Arizona State (3) | 1973 |
| 6 | Miami (5) vs. Penn State (1) | 1987 |
| 6 | Missouri (3) vs. Arizona State (3) | 1972 |
| Most Total Turnovers | ||
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Pittsburgh (8) [4 int., 4 fumbles] vs. Arizona State (6) [3 int., 3 fumbles] | 1973 |
| 10 | Miami (7) [5 int., 2 fumbles] vs. Penn State (3) [1 int., 2 fumbles] | 1987 |
| 9 | USC (5) [3 int., 2 fumbles] vs. Penn State (4) [2 int., 2 fumbles] | 1982 |
| 9 | Wyoming (6) [5 int., 1 fumble] vs. Oklahoma (3) [0 int., 3 fumbles] | 1976 |
Penalties
| Most Penalties | ||
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Oregon State (18) vs. Notre Dame (7) | 2001 |
| 21 | Tennessee (9) vs. Florida State (12) | 1999 |
| 21 | Oklahoma State (12) vs. BYU (9) | 1974 |
| Fewest Penalties | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ohio State (2) vs. Penn State (2) | 1980 |
| 6 | Penn State (3) vs. Tennessee (3) | 1992 |
| 6 | Oklahoma (2) vs. Wyoming (4) | 1976 |
| Most Penalty Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 216 | Oregon State (174) vs. Notre Dame (42) | 2001 |
| 183 | Florida State (135) vs. Nebraska (48) | 1990 |
| 174 | Pittsburgh (89) vs. Arizona (85) | 1979 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Penn State (10) vs. Ohio State (30) | 1980 |
| 50 | Oklahoma (20) vs. Wyoming (30) | 1976 |
Punting
| Most Punts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Boise State (8) vs. Texas Christian (8) | 2010 |
| 15 | Ohio State (7) vs. Kansas State (8) | 2004 |
| 15 | Miami (10) vs. Arizona (5) | 1994 |
| 15 | Penn State (9) vs. Tennessee (6) | 1992 |
| Fewest Punts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Nebraska (1) vs. Florida (4) | 1996 |
| 5 | Oklahoma (0) vs. Wyoming (5) | 1976 |
| 6 | Utah (1) vs. Pittsburgh (5) | 2005 |
| 6 | Florida State (3) vs. Nebraska (3) | 1990 |
| Most Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 742 | Texas Christian (387) vs. Boise State (355) | 2010 |
| 649 | Penn State (431) vs. Tennessee (218) | 1992 |
| 601 | Ohio State (281) vs. Kansas State (320) | 2004 |
| 575 | Penn State (391) vs. Miami (184) | 1987 |
| Fewest Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 126 | Oklahoma (0) vs. Wyoming (126) | 1976 |
| 201 | Nebraska (36) vs. Florida (165) | 1996 |
| 208 | Utah (28) vs. Pittsburgh (180) | 2005 |
Punt Returns
| Most Returns | ||
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Tennessee (6) vs. Penn State (5) | 1992 |
| 9 | Texas Christian (5) vs. Boise State (4) | 2010 |
| 9 | Ohio State (5) vs. Kansas State (4) | 2004 |
| 9 | Miami (6) vs. Penn State (3) | 1987 |
| Most Return Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 123 | Arizona State (107) vs. Florida State (16) | 1971 |
| 122 | Penn State (73) vs. Tennessee (49) | 1992 |
| 117 | Texas Christian (76) vs. Boise State (41) | 2010 |
| Fewest Return Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| -11 | Pittsburgh (-7) vs. Arizona State (-4) | 1973 |
| 0 | Oklahoma (0) vs. Wyoming (0) | 1976 |
| Most Touchdowns on Returns | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Five times. Last time: Oregon State (1) vs. Notre Dame (0) | 2001 |
Kickoff Returns
| Most Returns | ||
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Florida State (8) vs. Arizona State (8) | 1971 |
| 15 | Florida (10) vs. Nebraska (5) | 1996 |
| Fewest Returns | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ohio State (1) vs. Miami (1) | 2003 |
| 2 | Oklahoma State (1) vs. BYU (1) | 1974 |
| Most Return Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 356 | Florida (268) vs. Nebraska (88) | 1996 |
| 315 | Florida State (184) vs. Arizona State (131) | 1971 |
| 299 | Missouri (258) vs. Arizona State (41) | 1972 |
| Fewest Return Yards | ||
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Oklahoma State (15) vs. BYU (17) | 1974 |
| 54 | Ohio State (15) vs. Miami (39) | 2003 |
| 65 | Oklahoma (0) vs. Wyoming (65) | 1976 |
Third Down Conversions
| Most Conversions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Ohio State (12) vs. Pittsburgh (9) | 1984 |
| 21 | Arizona State (14) vs. Missouri (7) | 1972 |
| 20 | Oklahoma (11) vs. Wyoming (9) | 1976 |
| Least Conversions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Louisville (2) vs. Alabama (2) | 1991 |
| 5 | Tennessee (1) vs. Florida State (4) | 1999 |
| 6 | Boise State (4) vs. Oklahoma (2) | 2007 |
| Most Conversion Attempts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Arizona State (21) vs. Nebraska (19) | 1975 |
| 39 | Ohio State (21) vs. Pittsburgh (18) | 1984 |
| 38 | Arkansas (21) vs. UCLA (17) | 1978 |
| 38 | Arizona State (19) vs. Penn State (19) | 1977 |
| Fewest Conversion Attempts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Boise State (14) vs. Oklahoma | 2007 |
| 27 | Utah (10) vs. Pittsburgh (17) | 2005 |
| 27 | Nebraska (15) vs. Tennessee (12) | 2000 |
| 27 | Tennessee (12) vs. Florida State (15) | 1999 |
| 27 | Penn State (11) vs. Texas (16) | 1997 |
| 27 | Arizona State (9) vs. Pittsburgh (19) | 1973 |
Defense
| Sacks | ||
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Utah (9) vs. Pittsburgh (2) | 2005 |
| 9 | Louisville (5) vs. Alabama (4) | 1991 |
| Interceptions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Penn State (5) vs. Miami (2) | 1987 |
| 7 | Arizona State (4) vs. Pittsburgh (3) | 1973 |
| 6 | Penn State (4) vs. USC (2) | 1982 |
| 6 | Arizona State (3) vs. Missouri (3) | 1972 |
| Fumble Recoveries | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Arizona State (3) vs. Pittsburgh (3) | 1973 |
Length of Game
| Longest Game | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4:00:00 | Ohio State vs. Kansas State | 2004 |
| 3:58:00 | Boise State vs. Oklahoma | 2007 |
| 3:56:00 | Ohio State vs. Miami | 2003 |
