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Mountain West national championships by team
Key takeaways
- Current Mountain West programs have claimed 0 national titles between them.
- All ten programs are still chasing a first FBS title.
- Ten of the 10 programs are still chasing a first FBS title.
National titles, by team
| Team | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
 Air Force Falcons | 0 | None yet |
 Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | 0 | None yet |
 Nevada Wolf Pack | 0 | None yet |
 New Mexico Lobos | 0 | None yet |
 North Dakota State Bison | 0 | None yet |
 Northern Illinois Huskies | 0 | None yet |
 San José State Spartans | 0 | None yet |
 UNLV Rebels | 0 | None yet |
 UTEP Miners | 0 | None yet |
 Wyoming Cowboys | 0 | None yet |
Claimed national championships of current Mountain West members, per each program's record book.
The title seasons
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 Mountain West programs have claimed 0 national championships. All ten programs are still chasing a first FBS title.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mountain West team has the most national championships?
No current Mountain West program has claimed a national championship.
How many national championships do Mountain West teams have in total?
0. All ten programs are still chasing a first FBS title.
Which Mountain West teams have never won a national championship?
Air Force, Hawai'i, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota State, Northern Illinois, San José State, UNLV, UTEP, Wyoming.