Top 20 College Football Programs by All-Time Wins
More than a century of Saturdays boils down to one number: total wins. It's the closest thing college football has to a program's résumé — and the top of the list has barely changed in decades.
Michigan sits alone at the top with 1,022 all-time victories, the first program ever to cross four figures. Ohio State and Alabama round out a Big Ten–SEC trio at the summit, with Notre Dame and Texas tied close behind.
The Winningest Programs of All Time
| Rank | Program | All-Time Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 1,022 |
| 2 | Ohio State | 990 |
| 3 | Alabama | 985 |
| 4 | Notre Dame | 972 |
| 5 | Texas | 972 |
| 6 | Oklahoma | 960 |
| 7 | Penn State | 950 |
| 8 | Nebraska | 931 |
| 9 | Georgia | 904 |
| 10 | USC | 891 |
| 11 | Tennessee | 883 |
| 12 | LSU | 822 |
| 13 | Clemson | 815 |
| 14 | Auburn | 809 |
| 15 | Texas A&M | 797 |
| 16 | West Virginia | 791 |
| 17 | Washington | 790 |
| 18 | Virginia Tech | 781 |
| 19 | Pittsburgh | 776 |
| 20 | Georgia Tech | 772 |
A few things jump out. The Big Ten's blue bloods — Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Nebraska — dominate the top eight, a reminder of how much early-era football was played in the Midwest. The SEC's presence (Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, LSU, Auburn, Texas A&M) reflects the modern era's powerhouse.
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