ESPN ranks the 10 greatest supervillains in college football history

ESPN ranked the 10 greatest “supervillains” in college football history, building its list around players—and even a media outlet—who have drawn unusually intense backlash from fans. The top spot goes to Caleb Williams, USC, after his transfer from Oklahoma to follow Lincoln Riley and subsequent rise as an enemy. ESPN’s ranking cites examples meant to explain the animosity: Williams’ “F---* U-T-A-H” nail-art message and his status as a hate magnet. Deion Sanders (Florida State) enters at No. 9 for taunting Clemson, while Tim Tebow (Florida) lands at No. 8 despite a largely clean college profile, other than the ire fueled by his popularity. ESPN’s Ryan McGee is listed at No. 7, and Notre Dame appears at No. 6, though the article cuts off before the full list is revealed.