Since the NCAA tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985 ... Only three colors have winning records in the tournament: blue, orange and yellow (which includes gold). Nota Bene: These statistics ...

yellow was replaced with gold. It’s an iconic combo. By the time North Carolina began fielding athletic teams in the late 1800s, light blue and white were already associated with the school.

In simple terms: To win the national championship, college football teams need to sign more four- and five-star recruits (AKA "Blue Chips") than two- and three-star players over the previous four ...