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American Conference champions by year
Key takeaways
- 4 different programs have won the American Conference in the seasons on record (2013-2025).
- Memphis leads current members with 3 titles.
- Memphis and Navy have each won it more than once.
- The title is decided by the American Conference Championship Game between the top two teams in the standings.
3 Most titles Memphis
2025 Reigning champion Navy (11-2)
4 Different champions 2013-2025
American Conference titles by program
| Team | Titles | Years won |
|---|---|---|
 Memphis Tigers | 3 | 2014, 2019, 2020 |
 Navy Midshipmen | 2 | 2024, 2025 |
 Temple Owls | 1 | 2016 |
 Tulane Green Wave | 1 | 2022 |
 Army Black Knights | 0 | - |
 Charlotte 49ers | 0 | - |
 East Carolina Pirates | 0 | - |
 Florida Atlantic Owls | 0 | - |
 North Texas Mean Green | 0 | - |
 Rice Owls | 0 | - |
 South Florida Bulls | 0 | - |
 Tulsa Golden Hurricane | 0 | - |
 UAB Blazers | 0 | - |
 UTSA Roadrunners | 0 | - |
Every American Conference champion, year by year
| Season | Champion | Record | Next in standings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Navy Midshipmen | 11-2 | North Texas |
| 2024 | Navy Midshipmen | 10-3 | Army |
| 2023 |  SMU Mustangs | 11-3 | Tulane |
| 2022 | Tulane Green Wave | 12-2 |  UCF |
| 2021 |  Cincinnati Bearcats | 13-1 |  Houston |
| 2020 | Memphis Tigers | 8-3 | Cincinnati |
| 2019 | Memphis Tigers | 12-2 | Navy |
| 2018 | UCF Knights | 12-1 | Temple |
| 2017 | UCF Knights | 13-0 | Memphis |
| 2016 | Temple Owls | 10-4 | South Florida |
| 2015 | Houston Cougars | 13-1 | Navy |
| 2014 | Memphis Tigers | 10-3 | UCF |
| 2013 | UCF Knights | 12-1 |  Louisville |
Source: CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub, retrieved 2026-10-07. The current season is tracked live on the standings.
How this year's race is shaping up
The two teams at the top of the final conference standings meet in the American Conference Championship Game, and the winner takes the title. See who leads now on the American Conference standings, model the finish with the title race calculator, or read how the conference's national championships are split.
Across the 13 American Conference seasons on record (2013-2025), Memphis has won the conference most often among current members, with 3 titles. Navy has 2 titles. The most recent champion is Navy (2025).
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Frequently asked questions
Who has won the American Conference the most?
Among current members, Memphis, with 3 American Conference titles in the seasons on record (2013-2025).
Who won the most recent American Conference title?
Navy won the American Conference in 2025 at 11-2.
How is the American Conference champion decided?
The top two teams in the final American Conference standings meet in the American Conference Championship Game, and the winner is the conference champion.