The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest College Mascots of All Time
College mascots aren’t just costumes or traditions — they’re the heartbeat of campus pride. Some sprint across the field at 25 mph, some stare you down from a multimillion-dollar habitat, and some just waddle around causing viral chaos. This league brings together the most iconic characters in college sports: the live animals, the costumed legends, and the unforgettable traditions that make Saturdays electric.
Whether you’re loyal to Uga’s royal bulldog lineage, Ralphie’s buffalo stampede, the Oregon Duck’s meme-powered energy, or the drama of Osceola and Renegade’s flaming spear, this is where fans settle the debate. Pick your winners in each head-to-head battle and help crown the greatest college mascot of all time. Brace yourself — people get very emotional about this one.
1. UGA (GEORGIA BULLDOGS)
Uga (Georgia Bulldogs) is currently the #1 Greatest College Mascots of All Time winning 59.1% head-to-head battles.
2. RALPHIE (COLORADO BUFFALOES)
Ralphie (Colorado Buffaloes) is currently the #2 Greatest College Mascots of All Time winning 57.5% head-to-head battles.
3. MIKE THE TIGER (LSU TIGERS)
Mike the Tiger (LSU Tigers) is currently the #3 Greatest College Mascots of All Time winning 54.5% head-to-head battles.
4. THE OREGON DUCK (OREGON DUCKS)
The Oregon Duck (Oregon Ducks) is currently the #4 Greatest College Mascots of All Time winning 54.2% head-to-head battles.
5. BEVO (TEXAS LONGHORNS)
Bevo (Texas Longhorns) is currently the #5 Greatest College Mascots of All Time winning 49.1% head-to-head battles.
6. SPARTY (MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS)
Sparty (Michigan State Spartans) is currently the #6 Greatest College Mascots of All Time winning 47.5% head-to-head battles.
7. OSCEOLA & RENEGADE (FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES)
Osceola & Renegade (Florida State Seminoles) is currently the #7 Greatest College Mascots of All Time winning 46.5% head-to-head battles.
8. SMOKEY (TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS)
Smokey (Tennessee Volunteers) is currently the #8 Greatest College Mascots of All Time winning 43.6% head-to-head battles.
9. BRUTUS BUCKEYE (OHIO STATE BUCKEYES)
Brutus Buckeye (Ohio State Buckeyes) is currently the #9 Greatest College Mascots of All Time winning 42.9% head-to-head battles.
10. BIG AL (ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE)
Big Al (Alabama Crimson Tide) is currently the #10 Greatest College Mascots of All Time winning 41.1% head-to-head battles.
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