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College football national champion teams by year from 1869 to today

James Parks
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Jan 19, 2026
Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning celebrates Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, during the Big Ten Championship game between the Oregon Ducks and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Ducks defeated the Nittany Lions, 45-37.

One Position Group That Should Excite Oregon Fans For Next Season

Kyle Clements
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Jan 20, 2026
Oct 25, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian reacts after beating the Mississippi State Bulldogs in overtime at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Texas Longhorns Still Have One Glaring Transfer Portal Need

Meaghan English
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Jan 19, 2026
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is interviewed by the media after the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field.

5-Star RB Plans To Visit Texas, Commends New Longhorns Coach

Jordan Epp
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Jan 19, 2026
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Team Roses' Easton Royal (3) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the Under Armour All-America Game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand.

5-star WR heavily pursued by five major college football programs

Rowan Fisher Shotton
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Jan 19, 2026

Dec 31, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) rushes with the ball for a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

On3's Way-Too-Early Top 25 Predicts Texas to Have Successful Run in 2026

Payton Blalock
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Jan 19, 2026

LSU Football Pushing to Flip No. 1 WR in America Committed to Texas Longhorns

Zack Nagy
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Jan 19, 2026

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning warms up before a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Arch Manning Predicts Winner of Indiana-Miami

Kevin Borba
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Jan 19, 2026

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian reacts after beating the Mississippi State Bulldogs in overtime at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.

Texas Longhorns Continue Impressive NFL Streak Following Divisional Round

Aaron Raley
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Jan 19, 2026
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches from the sideline during the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against the Miami Hurricanes on Dec. 31, 2025.

No. 1 team revealed in way-too-early rankings for 2026 college football season

Tucker Harlin
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Jan 19, 2026

College football teams with most national championships in the modern era

James Parks
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Jan 19, 2026

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Niblett returns a punt for touchdown against the Oklahoma Sooners during the second half at the Cotton Bowl.

Lost In The Transfer Portal Madness Is A Major Roster Retention Win For Texas

Tyler Firtel, Matt Galatzan
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Jan 19, 2026

Nov 1, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian observes the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Longhorns Make Major Impression on Two Top 2027 Offensive Line Recruits

JD Andress
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Jan 19, 2026

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Texas Longhorns Extend Offer to Exciting QB Prospect on Junior Day

Avery Barstad
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Jan 19, 2026

Despite a rough postseason, the SEC still boasts the most valuable college football program in the nation.

$2 billion SEC powerhouse becomes college football's most valuable team

Joe Cox
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Jan 18, 2026

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is interviewed by the media after the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field.

Texas Longhorns Add Another LB From Transfer Portal

Zach Dimmitt
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Jan 18, 2026

A detailed view of a Texas Longhorns helmet on the sideline during the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies.

Longhorns Face Competition for 5-Star WR Commit From SEC Foes

Jordan Epp
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Jan 18, 2026

Nov 8, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks along the sidelines late in the fourth quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

One Big Takeaway From Colorado’s Transfer Portal Class

Thomas Gorski
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Jan 18, 2026

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Jordan Shipley before a play against the Oklahoma Sooners  during the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl.

Former Texas WR Jordan Shipley Receives 'Miracle' Medical Update

Zach Dimmitt
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Jan 18, 2026
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