I'm a big fan of college football and I'm curious - which college has won the most championships? Is there a definitive ranking somewhere?
The University of Alabama holds the record for the most NCAA Football National Championships - they have won 18 times. These records go all the way back to 1925, and their most recent victory was in 2020.
Remember that college conference realignments can impact the future results of football championships. For example, the University of Alabama is in the SEC as of the 2024-2025 academic year, and that won't change for the foreseeable future. However, some schools have recently changed conferences, which could affect future championships due to differing levels of competition - so the landscape of college football is always evolving!
As for a definitive ranking, it's important to understand that the NCAA doesn't officially recognize a national champion in Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) football. So, the list of champions is instead created by different polling agencies, some of which have been selected by the NCAA as its "official" BCS standings. In other words, different entities have different counts, but generally, Alabama is recognized as having the most football championships.
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