College Football Teams with the Most National Championships

Alabama Crimson Tide

With 18 national championships, Alabama is the most successful college football program of all time. The Crimson Tide have won titles in 1925, 1926, 1930, 1934, 1941, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1992, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, and 2020.

Ohio State Buckeyes

Ohio State is second on the all-time list with 8 national championships. The Buckeyes have won titles in 1942, 1954, 1957, 1961, 1968, 1970, 2002, and 2014.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Notre Dame is third on the all-time list with 11 national championships. The Fighting Irish have won titles in 1924, 1930, 1938, 1943, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1966, 1973, 1977, and 1988.