Clemson football is once again being recognized as a legitimate national title contender heading into the 2025 season, this time by way of the Blue-Chip Ratio—a recruiting-based metric from CBS Sports that identifies the teams most equipped to win it all.
According to Bud Elliott, who developed the BCR formula, only 18 programs currently meet the standard for championship contention. That standard is simple: a team must sign more four- and five-star recruits than two- and three-star players over the previous four recruiting cycles. While Clemson’s BCR rating dropped from last year, it still sits at 55%, which is above the 52% mark from the Tigers’ 2016 title run, though below the 61% from the 2018 championship team.
Blue-Chip Ratio does not include transfer portal additions, focusing solely on high school and JUCO scholarship signees. Elliott explains that while elite programs do use the portal to fill specific needs, sustained success still hinges on consistently signing top-tier talent out of high school.
Miami leads all ACC teams with a 64% BCR, followed by Clemson, and then Florida State just under the mark at 54%. Clemson’s season opener against LSU will feature two teams on the list—LSU checks in at 73%, seventh overall. The SEC and Big Ten dominate the list with a combined 14 teams, while the Big 12 is shut out entirely.
Ohio State, last year’s national champion, leads the nation at 89%, tied with Alabama
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Publish date : 2025-07-19 01:24:00
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