Nebraska '95 vs. LSU '19: Who's the GOAT?

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As many of you know I live in South Louisiana and it's damn near unbearable listening to all the LSU fans proclaiming the '19 team at the Greatest of All-Time. I remain steadfast in my belief that the 1995 Cornhuskers are the best to ever play, but their argument is somewhat valid, based on the number of games LSU won that season, the teams they faced, and the success in the NFL of the players they had. Who's right?

 
It's like James vs Jordan - there is no right answer.  Each fan base can claim their team and never be proven wrong.  

 
Seriously?? Every prominent broadcaster outside of Louisiana will praise the 2019 LSU championship but also concede the 1995 Huskers were the better of the two. A high school paper laid it out well here and in detail, here is an even better breakdown of the numbers. Lastly, considering the opponents in the championship games. I think a good question to determine the discussions outcome is, which team (LSU or NE) faced a better national championship opponent. (I'd argue 1995 Florida was better than 2019 Clemson but I think that discussion is even closer than current topic's question.)

 
1995 Neb is the best.  Not really close imo.  I think stats would also show it.  NU at 52 pts a game ( in that era is equivalent to 60 today.  Offense yards as well with rush yards worth even 1.5 to 1 over pass to boot.  95 Blackshirts were near best in the country as well.  Great special teams. Great depth. Best HC. Exceptional staff.  No weakness anywhere.  There were some top 5 all time OU teams as well that might be above LSU.  

 
LSU's defense that year was like not even top 70 nationally. I think you can make the case that '19 LSU offense is the best ever, but that should not even be sniffing best team ever.

 
Hard to pick against the Huskers.  I thought LSU was pretty unbelievable tho.  

But come on, the SEC is no Big 8!

 
Side note:  The Canes were about the most talented team ever that I've seen (neck and neck with Huskers).  Huskers and the U, for sure.  Then very very very slightly below that is LSU & Bama for a tie. 

 
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Seriously?? Every prominent broadcaster outside of Louisiana will praise the 2019 LSU championship but also concede the 1995 Huskers were the better of the two. A high school paper laid it out well here and in detail, here is an even better breakdown of the numbers. Lastly, considering the opponents in the championship games. I think a good question to determine the discussions outcome is, which team (LSU or NE) faced a better national championship opponent. (I'd argue 1995 Florida was better than 2019 Clemson but I think that discussion is even closer than current topic's question.)
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Their argument is that they beat more Top 10 teams, more NFL talent, more wins, tougher schedule. We didn't have to play Switzer-coached Oklahoma or an elite Miami or FSU team, weak schedule, Florida had a paper defense. 

https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/more-sports/1995-nebraska-vs-2011-alabama/103323936/

https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/more-sports/a-look-back-on-2019-lsu-vs-2001-miami-and-1995-nebraska/103302239/

https://www.tigerdroppings.com/lsu-football/justin-jefferson-makes-goat-claim-for-the-2019-lsu-football-team/103410695/

 
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Honestly, I think LSU 19 was so talented and it warrants the discussion. However once that first whistle blows, and we are tracking down their kick returner, the amount of knockout shots would be brutal. LSU's players could not match that intensity.

It's just a different game where guys do not have to worry about half the things they did back then. The mindset difference would sway the game quickly. 

 
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A lot may come down to are they playing by 1995 rules or 2019 rules. A lot of the smash mouth has been removed from college football since the Huskers reigned. No longer can you drive the QB into the ground 3 seconds after he releases the ball. 

 
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