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Trying to figure out who owns the most national championships in college football is not for the weak of heart. The sport has changed considerably since the sport’s inaugural season — 1869 — when Princeton and Rutgers played twice and, conveniently, split those two games.
For decades after that, even as the sport expanded, the definition of “champion” remained uncertain. Many seasons featured a handful of winners, thanks in large part to no definitive ranking. In all, 42 different national polls have been used to select champions throughout the sport’s history, per the NCAA record book. If you look at the 1936 season, when the Associated Press — which would become the preeminent ranking system — arrived on the scene, four different teams were named champion. One outlet dubbed Duke the champion, three named LSU, eight crowned Minnesota and three chose Pittsburgh. Many of those selections were retroactive, too.
The most straightforward way to answer “Who has the most national championships?” is to go by the NCAA-recognized titles at the highest level of collegiate football, and that’s the criteria used below — for the most part. The figures are updated through Ohio State’s 34-23 win over Notre Dame on Monday night.
10. Minnesota, 6
Championships: 1934, 1935, 1936, 1940, 1941, 1960
It’s been a while, but the Golden Gophers were a powerhouse in the 1930s and 1940s, with 1941 Heisman Trophy winner Bruce Smith among the stars. Minnesota reached the mountaintop again in 1960, splitting the title with Ole Miss despite losing to Washington in the Rose Bowl.
9. Oklahoma, 7
Championships: 1950, 1955, 1956, 1974, 1975, 1985, 2000
Oklahoma’s seven titles came across four different decades, with the program’s first three national championships (all…
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Author : Zachary Pereles
Publish date : 2025-01-21 04:47:00
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