As my college football sample I decided to follow Army, Navy, Notre Dame, and California. The cadets and midshipmen on those teams are members of the classes of '39, '40, and '41, for the most part. They are going to have their work cut out for them shortly after graduation. Notre Dame seems to have universal appeal. And Homer's boss (Mr. Burns?) is a Cal grad and big Bears fan. This presents Homer with a good suck up opportunity to email the boss articles about a glorious past.
The picture at the end is supposed to be Coach Bert Bell, but I'm pretty sure it's Mike Ditka.
The Domers and Bears will be playing the Trojans on the road later in the year, so watch out!
I'd have liked to see a picture of Yale's coach, Ducky Pond.