Since the College Football Playoff was introduced in 2014, three games have made it to overtime. Coincidentally, each of the first two instances involved Georgia's 2018 team, which won in overtime in the semifinals, before falling in overtime in the national championship game. There was a six-year frame with no overtime games before Michigan beat Alabama in the 2024 Rose Bowl. Here are some notes, and the game-winning plays from each of these overtime classics.

2018 Rose Bowl (CFP semifinals) | Georgia 54, Oklahoma 48 (2OT)

In what became one of the wildest college football games in recent history, Georgia's Sony Michel found the end zone in double overtime to beat Baker Mayfield and Oklahoma.

Oklahoma jumped out to a 31-17 halftime lead in this game, but two quick Georgia touchdowns evened the score at 31 entering the fourth quarter. Nick Chubb's two-yard touchdown run with under one minute remaining tied the score at 45, sending the game to overtime. 

In the first overtime, each team settled for a field goal and in the second overtime frame, Oklahoma was lined up for a 27-yard field goal to give the Sooners the advantage. But, Georgia's special teams unit made the play of the game, blocking the short field goal attempt and giving the Bulldogs a chance to win the game with a score.

It took just two plays for Georgia to end the ballgame, as Sony Michel shot through the Oklahoma defense and found the end zone from 27 yards out to send Georgia to its first national championship game appearance since 1980.

2018 National Championship | Alabama 26, Georgia 23 (OT)

Just one week after surviving Oklahoma in overtime, Georgia once again found itself in the extra period, this time against SEC foe Alabama. 

In the national title game, Georgia built a decent lead at 20-7 midway through the third quarter after Mecole Hardman scored on an 80-yard touchdown. But, from that moment on, it was all Alabama as head coach Nick Saban turned to freshman quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in relief of the experienced starter, Jalen Hurts.

This proved to be the right move for Saban and the Crimson Tide, as Tagovailoa rallied Alabama to tie the game on a touchdown pass with just under four minutes remaining in regulation.

Georgia began overtime with the ball, and after a quick three-and-out, settled for a long field goal to take a 23-20 lead.

After a 16-yard loss on the first offensive play of overtime for Alabama, Tagovailoa dropped back and found Devonta Smith for a 41-yard championship-winning touchdown on 2nd & 26.

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Note: Schools needed at least 25 years in the top division of football, which may have predated the separation of teams into the FBS and FCS levels, to qualify for this list. That explains the inclusion of one school on this list, whose presence may come as a surprise to many.

* This has been updated through July 24, 2025
Nebraska Football
9. Nebraska

All-time record: 924-430-40

Win percentage: .677

First season: 1890 

Nebraska is trying to recapture its success in the 1970s through the late '90s, when the Huskers won five national championships and produced three Heisman Trophy winners. The Cornhuskers' last 10-win season came in 2012, and the program ended its eight-year bowl drought in 2024 after finishing the season 7-6.
Penn State Football
T8. Penn State

All-time record: 943-412-41

Win percentage: .690

First season: 1887

Penn State has a rich football history, including two national championships and one Heisman winner. Since 2010, the Nittany Lions have won one Big Ten Championship (2016) and have produced five 10-win seasons. Penn State earned its third consecutive 10-win season in 2024, participating in a loaded Big Ten conference.
Yale Bulldogs football
T8. Yale

All-time record: 943-393-55

Win percentage: .698

First season: 1872

Yale played its first football game at least seven years before every other school on this list. The Bulldogs joined the Ivy League in 1956 and the Ivy League moved to Division I-AA in 1982. Yale now plays at the FCS level and the Bulldogs have won the Ivy League four times since 2015.
Oklahoma football Oklahoma has seven Heisman winners, tied for most all time.
6. Oklahoma

All-time record: 950-348-53

Win percentage: .723

First season: 1895 

Oklahoma has firmly established itself as one of the best programs of all time, as well as this century. The Sooners' resumé boasts seven national championships and the same amount of Heisman winners, including back-to-back Heismans in 2017-18.

The program has produced 11 double-digit win seasons since 2010, and it will look to carry its prestige into 2025 in year two competing in the SEC.
Texas Football texas won at least 10 games every year from 2001 to 2009
5. Texas

All-time record: 961-395-33

Win percentage: .704

First season: 1893

The Longhorns are one of the most popular programs in history, producing four national titles and two Heisman winners. From 2001-09, Texas churned out nine consecutive double-digit win seasons, peaking in 2005 with its 13-0 national championship run.

Since 2010, the Longhorns have only put together three 10-win seasons, but the Texas faithful are optimistic after a 13-3 College Football Playoff berth during the 2024 season.