POLL: Which team was better? Miami 2002 or USC 2005?

Both defending national champions that lost in their respective national championship games.

Miami, the defending national champion, went 12-1 losing to Ohio State in double overtime in controversial fashion (they got jobbed) in the national championship game. The Hurricanes had a 34-game winning streak end that night. Some of the Miami’s outstanding players were: Ken Dorsey, Willis McGahee, Kellen Winslow, Jr., Jonathan Vilma, Vince Wilfork, and Sean Taylor.

USC, the two-time defending national champion seeking an unprecedented third straight national championship, went 12-1 losing 41-38 to Texas in the national championship game in what many consider the greatest college football game of all-time. The Trojans had their 34-game winning streak end that night. USC had a pair of Heisman Trophy winners in their backfield in quarterback Matt Leinart and running back Reggie Bush. Some other outstanding players for the Trojans were: LenDale White, Steve Smith, Dwayne Jarrett, Darnell Bing, Sam Baker and Taitusi Lutui.

 

tough pick, can't argue with either decision. But I am gonna have to go with Miami. But that Rose Bowl game between USC and UT was nothing short of spectacular. WHOA NELLIE

 

I cannot recall the controversy but both teams were stacked.

 

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this was the AI generated result :
The 2002 Miami Hurricanes and the 2005 USC Trojans are two of the most storied and talented teams in college football history, featuring an extraordinary concentration of future NFL players. While both were dominant, they differed in their offensive and defensive philosophies and their ultimate success. Miami's bid for a second consecutive national title ended in a championship game loss, while USC's flawless season was later vacated due to NCAA sanctions.

Summary of differences
The main difference between the two teams was their path to becoming a potential dynasty and their ultimate fate. The 2002 Hurricanes were a seasoned, veteran group aiming to defend their title, using a pro-style offense and a swarming defense to overwhelm opponents. However, they fell just short in a national championship game.
Conversely, the 2005 USC Trojans were an offensive juggernaut, built on flashy star power and high-flying plays, with Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush being central to their identity. While they were declared national champions, their titles and records were later vacated due to NCAA violations, leaving an asterisk on their legacy.
In the end, both teams were legendary, stacked with NFL talent, but Miami's loss cemented an end to its dynasty, while USC's legacy was tarnished by scandal, despite being one of the most entertaining teams of its time.