Yale has won the most college football national championships. However, the exact number is disputed—as are the totals for other schools. Why? Before the BCS and the subsequent College Football Playoff system, titles were determined by polls, which weren’t always in agreement. In addition, some schools have claimed titles when there was no consensus winner. With those complications in mind, the following list presents the schools with the most wins, as recognized by the NCAA.
1. Yale: 18
2. Alabama: 16
3. Princeton: 15
4. Notre Dame: 13
5. Michigan: 10
6. Ohio State: 9
6. California: 9
8. Harvard: 8
9. Oklahoma: 7
10. Minnesota: 6