During an earlier time in college football, a preview of the sport’s independent programs would merit a full introduction. After all, these ranks once included quite a few notable teams, be it Boston College, Cincinnati, Florida State, Louisville, Memphis, Miami (FL), Penn State, Pitt, South Carolina, Southern Miss, Syracuse, Virginia Tech, West Virginia and quite a few others.

Some, like Miami (1989, 1987, 1983), Notre Dame (1988, 1977, 1973), Penn State (1986, 1982) and Pitt (1976) even e…