Undefeated teams in college football history: Here's a list of every perfect national champion all time

College football has witnessed numerous undefeated teams throughout its history, with varying circumstances regarding national championships. Pre-1900, 26 teams finished unbeaten and untied, according to NCAA records. Between 1900 and 1936, 133 teams achieved this feat, and from 1936 to 1991, 134 teams did so. In the period from 1992 to 2013, covering the Bowl Coalition, Bowl Alliance, and Bowl Championship Series eras, 40 teams remained unbeaten.

Since the inception of the College Football Playoff (CFP) in 2014, six FBS teams have completed perfect seasons, with five winning the CFP championship. The last undefeated team was the 2023 Michigan Wolverines, who finished 15-0 and won the national title under head coach John Harbaugh. This season was marked by a sign-stealing scandal involving Michigan, leading to investigations and subsequent penalties.

Since 1936, 64 NCAA-recognized undefeated national