Who Wore It Best? Greatest College Football Players by Jersey Number, 26-50

You’re at a sports bar with a group of friends when someone asks: who is the greatest college football player to ever wear No. 34?

How do you decide between six Hall of Fame running backs — all of whom topped 3,500 yards and 40 touchdowns during their college careers?

That's the debate we faced when picking the greatest college football players by jersey number, from No. 1 to No. 99 (CFB players were first allowed to wear No. 0 starting in 2020). This list is based on how players performed during their college careers. Factors taken into consideration include prestigious accolades, like the Heisman Trophy and All-American selections, as well as statistics and winning percentage.

That said, we've already done Nos. 1-25, so here's a look at the greatest players in college football history to wear Nos. 26-50.

One of the most feared defenders in college football history, Taylor was an icon during his time at Miami. He had elite-level speed and was known for his hard-hitting style of play in the Hurricanes’ secondary. He played a pivotal role for the Hurricanes during the program’s run to the 2001 BCS National Championship Game and finished his three-year career at Miami by being named a unanimous All-American during his junior season after recording 77 tackles and leading the nation with 10 interceptions, which tied a school record at the time.

Honorable mentions: Rod Woodson (Purdue), Saquon Barkley (Penn State)

George is one of the top running backs in college football history, starring for the Buckeyes during the mid-1990s. In four years, two of which were spent as a starter, the former Buckeyes running back totaled 3,768 rushing yards and 44 rushing touchdowns. His senior season is considered one of the greatest for a