Most National Championships in College Football?

I heard some people arguing about which college holds the most national championships in football. Can anyone clarify this? It's challenging to decide because different schools claim different numbers of championships.

The question of who holds the most national championships in college football is a bit complex due to the historical lack of a definitive championship game and the fact that different organizations have named national champions based on varying systems and criteria. However, I can share some widely accepted insights.

The University of Alabama and the University of Notre Dame are often cited as leaders in claimed championships. Both Alabama and Notre Dame claim approximately 11 championships each, and these are generally accepted by the NCAA, media outlets, and the broader college football community.

On another note, Yale University has a large number of claimed championships (especially from the early days of college football), with a total of 27. This is a larger number than Alabama or Notre Dame, but many of these championships span years dating back to the 1880s and 1890s, and may not be recognized by certain standard-bearers in modern college football.

So, the answer varies based on whether you're specifically interested in the modern era of college football (post-World War II), or if you're considering the complete history of the sport. If it's the former, Alabama and Notre Dame lead the pack. If it's the latter, Yale has the most total championships claimed.