According to the practical application of Chinese excellent historical allusions in the teaching of ideological and political courses in colleges and universities, the core functions of historical allusions have been ignored, students’ cognition has been deviated, teachers’ abilities are still insufficient, and the application effect has been poor. Teaching resources, teaching ability, teaching methods, teaching practice and other paths solve the predicament, and effectively promote the application of Chinese excellent historical allusions in the teaching of ideological and political courses in colleges and universities.