College Football's Most Dominant Dynasty

A Look at the Most Successful Programs in NCAA History

The College Football Playoff era has been dominated by the SEC and ACC, but which teams have been the most successful over the long haul? Here's a look at the top 10 programs with the most national championships.

1. Alabama Crimson Tide (18)

Alabama is the undisputed king of college football, with 18 national championships to their name. The Crimson Tide have been led by legendary coaches like Paul "Bear" Bryant and Nick Saban, and they have produced some of the greatest players in the history of the sport, including Joe Namath, Ken Stabler, and Julio Jones.

2. Ohio State Buckeyes (8)

The Ohio State Buckeyes are one of the most successful programs in the Big Ten Conference, with eight national championships. The Buckeyes have been led by iconic coaches like Woody Hayes and Urban Meyer, and they have produced some of the greatest players in the history of the sport, including Archie Griffin, Orlando Pace, and Ezekiel Elliott.

3. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11)

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are one of the most storied programs in college football, with 11 national championships. The Fighting Irish have been led by legendary coaches like Knute Rockne and Lou Holtz, and they have produced some of the greatest players in the history of the sport, including Tim Brown, Jerome Bettis, and Reggie Bush.

4. Oklahoma Sooners (7)

The Oklahoma Sooners are one of the most successful programs in the Big 12 Conference, with seven national championships. The Sooners have been led by legendary coaches like Barry Switzer and Bob Stoops, and they have produced some of the greatest players in the history of the sport, including Billy Sims, Jason White, and Adrian Peterson.

5. Michigan Wolverines (11)

The Michigan Wolverines are one of the most successful programs in the Big Ten Conference, with 11 national championships. The Wolverines have been led by legendary coaches like Fielding Yost and Bo Schembechler, and they have produced some of the greatest players in the history of the sport, including Tom Brady, Desmond Howard, and Charles Woodson.