Most of us look forward to the upcoming college football season to see who the best teams are. Who are the schools fighting for the playoffs? Can this team contend for a conference championship? Where are the sleepers?
While the expectations are high for many teams nationwide, some places are bracing for a cold fall and winter. Programs that will be on the wrong side of those 30+ point drubbings. Schools with way more questions than answers are staring down what may be yet another bad season. They are the worst teams in the nation.
Some of these schools are just continuing on the path of futility they’ve been pacing for years or decades. Some are spiraling down the drain or caught in a bit of chaos. In the age of the transfer portal, even bad teams have some bright stars, and those bright stars tend to bolt for a better situation and leave the pain behind.
So, while you’ve likely read plenty about who the best teams in the nation are for 2024, here are the candidates for the worst teams you’ll see this season.