Michigan's National Championship Wins
Michigan has won multiple recognized national championships in college football. The program claims titles in 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1918, 1923, 1926, 1933, 1947, 1948, 1997, and 2023. The most prominent modern victories came in 1997 and 2023.
1997 National Championship
In the 1997 season, Michigan finished undefeated and was selected as the national champion by the Associated Press and the coaches' poll after defeating Washington State in the Rose Bowl. The team was led by quarterback Charles Woodson and head coach Lloyd Carr.
2023 National Championship
Michigan won the 2023 College Football Playoff national championship by defeating Washington 34-13 in the final. The team finished the season undefeated under head coach Jim Harbaugh, completing a dominant run through the playoff and securing the program's latest title.
