The 1990 college football season opened with traditional powerhouses Miami and Notre Dame highly ranked, both coming off strong previous seasons. As Penn State prepared for its move to the Big Ten, the sport faced potential conference realignment, hinting at the emergence of superconferences. The season quickly turned unpredictable with numerous upsets, resulting in Virginia reaching the No. 1 spot in the rankings. By the season's end, 18 different teams had appeared in the AP top five, reflecting the remarkable chaos and competitiveness of college football that year.
The 1990 college football season was marked by chaos off the field due to conference realignment and unpredictability on it, leading to an unprecedented number of ranked teams.
Miami and Notre Dame began the season ranked No. 1 and 2, respectively, but faced unexpected challenges, highlighting the shifting dynamics of college football.
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