Princeton, the story goes, had the size—Jacob Edward Michael, a six-foot, 215-pound undergrad who later became an obstetrician, entered history as the best player in football's first game. This proto-Patrick Mahomes, however, was no match for Rutgers's quickness, and two late goals sealed a 6–4 victory for the future Scarlet Knights.

With all this in mind, let's check out the complete list of college football champions and their records, as recognized by the NCAA.

The Arizona State football program is well aware of its history with lofty expectations. Can it beat history in 2025 Big 12 college football season?