In fact, in the Rivals.com era (2002-present) only six different programs (Texas, LSU, USC, Florida, Alabama and Georgia) have taken the top overall spot. Year by Year breakdown.
2002: Texas
2003: LSU
2004: USC
2005: USC
2006: USC
2007: Florida
2008: Alabama
2009: Alabama
2010: USC
2011: Alabama
2012: Alabama
2013: Alabama
2014: Alabama
2015: USC
2016: Alabama
2017: Alabama
2018: Georgia
Dang Bama... Gesh…….
2002: Texas
2003: LSU
2004: USC
2005: USC
2006: USC
2007: Florida
2008: Alabama
2009: Alabama
2010: USC
2011: Alabama
2012: Alabama
2013: Alabama
2014: Alabama
2015: USC
2016: Alabama
2017: Alabama
2018: Georgia
Dang Bama... Gesh…….