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American Conference national championships by team
Key takeaways
- Current American Conference programs have claimed 4 national titles between them.
- Army leads with three national titles, and Navy has one national title. The other 12 programs are still chasing a first.
- 12 of the 14 programs are still chasing a first.
National titles, by team
| Team | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
 Army Black Knights | 3 | 1944, 1945, 1946 |
 Navy Midshipmen | 1 | 1926 |
 Charlotte 49ers | 0 | None yet |
 East Carolina Pirates | 0 | None yet |
 Florida Atlantic Owls | 0 | None yet |
 Memphis Tigers | 0 | None yet |
 North Texas Mean Green | 0 | None yet |
 Rice Owls | 0 | None yet |
 South Florida Bulls | 0 | None yet |
 Temple Owls | 0 | None yet |
 Tulane Green Wave | 0 | None yet |
 Tulsa Golden Hurricane | 0 | None yet |
 UAB Blazers | 0 | None yet |
 UTSA Roadrunners | 0 | None yet |
Claimed national championships of current American Conference members, per each program's record book.
The title seasons
Army Black Knights - 3 titles
- 1944: Went 9-0 and finished No. 1 in the AP poll with Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis in the backfield.
- 1945: Went 9-0 and finished No. 1 in the AP poll; Doc Blanchard won the Heisman Trophy.
- 1946: Went 9-0-1, including a 0-0 tie with Notre Dame; Glenn Davis won the Heisman Trophy.
Navy Midshipmen - 1 title
- 1926: Went 9-0-1; the only blemish was a 21-21 tie with Army at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Editorial note
Before the BCS (1998) and the College Football Playoff (2014), national champions were named by polls and selectors, so programs claim titles from different sources. This table lists the titles each program claims.
Current American Conference programs have claimed 4 national championships. Army leads with three national titles, and Navy has one national title. The other 12 programs are still chasing a first.
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Frequently asked questions
Which American Conference team has the most national championships?
Army Black Knights, with three (1944, 1945, 1946).
How many national championships do American Conference teams have in total?
4. Army leads with three national titles, and Navy has one national title. The other 12 programs are still chasing a first.
Which American Conference teams have never won a national championship?
Charlotte, East Carolina, Florida Atlantic, Memphis, North Texas, Rice, South Florida, Temple, Tulane, Tulsa, UAB, UTSA.