Title Tumult

Moments: 1989 to '93

In an era of poll tumult, five years produced seven champions. In the case of Miami and Florida State, archrivals provided the foils. Georgia Tech and Washington turned toward home by beating highly ranked opponents. But Colorado and Alabama surged to the championship by overcoming fourth-quarter deficits in road conference games. Can there be anything tougher? Maybe -- the Buffs needed five downs to do it. -- Maisel