- How many National Championships have the Texas Longhorns won?
- When was the last time the Texas Longhorns won the National Championships?
- Texas Longhorns National Championships wins years
- Texas Longhorns National Championships appearances
- Texas Longhorns Conference Titles wins
- Texas Longhorns Division Titles Wins
The Texas Longhorns is the college football team of the University of Texas. As a part of the Southeastern Conference, the Longhorns compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly called Division I-A).
With a record exceeding 900 victories, the Texas Longhorns have established themselves as one of the most successful football teams. Their imposing all-time percentage of wins and losses is .704. This places them at the fourth and seventh positions in the all-time victory and win-loss statistics charts, respectively. The Texas Longhorns football program began in 1893 and has been coached by 31 head coaches since then. As of January 2025, Steve Sarkisian is the head coach of the Texas Longhorns.
How many National Championships have the Texas Longhorns won?
The Texas Longhorns football team won the national championships four times in 1963, 1969, 1970, and 2005. In 1970, the title was shared with four other teams. Undefeated Nebraska was named champion by the Associated Press and the FWAA. However, Texas got the top spot from five selectors.
The 2005 win was a clear victory for the Longhorns as they beat USC in a Rose Bowl match. A 13-0 record that season secured their win in college football. Coach Darrell Royal coached the Texas Longhorns to championships in 1963, 1969, and 1970. The Longhorns won in 2015 under Mack Brown's coaching.
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When was the last time the Texas Longhorns won the National Championships?
The last timе thе Texas Longhorns won a national collegе football championship was in 2005 when Mack Brown was thе coach. The Longhorns crеatеd a rеcord of 13-0 and claimеd victory ovеr thе USC Trojans in thе Rose Bowl. Sеlеctors at thе timе included AP, BCS, FWAA, NFF, and USA Today (Coachеs).
Texas Longhorns National Championships wins years
The Texas Longhorns football team achieved success, winning four national championships. The Texas Longhorns won the national championship in 1963, 1969, 1970, and 2005.
| Year | Coach | Selectors | Record | Bowl |
| 1963 | Darrell Royal | AP, FWAA, NFF, UPI (Coaches) | 11–0 | W Cotton |
| 1969 | Darrell Royal | AP, FWAA, NFF, UPI (Coaches), Richard Nixon | 11–0 | W Cotton |
| 1970 | Darrell Royal | NFF (co-champion), UPI (Coaches) | 10–1 | L Cotton |
| 2005 | Mack Brown | AP, BCS, FWAA, NFF, USA Today (Coaches) | 13–0 | W Rose (BCS National Championship Game) |
Texas Longhorns National Championships appearances
The Texas Longhorns have appeared nine times in the National Championships.
| Year | Coach | Selectors | Record | Result |
| 1914 | David Allerdice | Billingsley Report | 8–0 | Loss |
| 1941 | Dana X. Bible | Berryman, Williamson System | 8–1–1 | Loss |
| 1963 | Darrell Royal | AP, FWAA, NFF, UPI (Coaches) | 11–0 | Win |
| 1968 | Darrell Royal | Devold System, Matthews Grid Ratings, Sagarin | 9–1–1 | Loss |
| 1969 | Darrell Royal | AP, FWAA, NFF, UPI (Coaches), Richard Nixon | 11–0 | Win |
| 1970 | Darrell Royal | NFF (co-champion), UPI (Coaches) | 10–1 | Win |
| 1977 | Fred Akers | Berryman, FACT, Sagarin (ELO-Chess) | 11–1 | Loss |
| 1981 | Fred Akers | National Championship Foundation | 10–1–1 | Loss |
| 2005 | Mack Brown | AP, BCS, FWAA, NFF, USA Today (Coaches) | 13–0 | Win |
Texas Longhorns Conference Titles wins
The Texas Longhorns have a record 33 conference championships. These conference championships are divided into 27 outright championships and six shared championships. The Longhorns' conference championship wins span three different conferences.
| Year | Conference | Coach | Conference Record |
| 1913 | TIAA | Dave Allerdice | 3–0 |
| 1914 | 4–0 | ||
| 1916 | Southwest Conference | Eugene Van Gent | 5–1 |
| 1918 | William Juneau | 4–0 | |
| 1920 | Berry Whitaker | 5–0 | |
| 1928 | Clyde Littlefield | 5–1 | |
| 1930 | 4–1 | ||
| 1942 | Dana X. Bible | 5–1 | |
| 1943 | 5–0 | ||
| 1945 | 5–1 | ||
| 1950 | Blair Cherry | 6–0 | |
| 1952 | Ed Price | 6–0 | |
| 1953 | 5–1 | ||
| 1959 | Darrell Royal | 5–1 | |
| 1961 | 6–1 | ||
| 1962 | 6–0–1 | ||
| 1963 | 7–0 | ||
| 1968 | 6–1 | ||
| 1969 | 7–0 | ||
| 1970 | 7–0 | ||
| 1971 | 6–1 | ||
| 1972 | 7–0 | ||
| 1973 | 7–0 | ||
| 1975 | 6–1 | ||
| 1977 | Fred Akers | 8–0 | |
| 1983 | 7–0 | ||
| 1990 | David McWilliams | 8–0 | |
| 1994 | John Mackovic | 4–3 | |
| 1995 | 7–0 | ||
| 1996 | Big 12 Conference | 6–2 | |
| 2005 | Mack Brown | 8–0 | |
| 2009 | 9-0 | ||
| 2023 | Steve Sarkisian | 8–1 |
Texas Longhorns Division Titles Wins
The Texas Longhorns football team holds seven Division Championship titles. They've gained recognition with seven Big 12 South titles over time. Out of these seven, they reached the Big 12 Championship Game five times. They boasts a 3-2 record in those five championship games.
| Year | Division | Coach | Opponent | CG Result |
| 1996 | Big 12 South | John Mackovic | Nebraska | W 37–27 |
| 1999 | Mack Brown | Nebraska | L 6–22 | |
| 2001 | Colorado | L 37–39 | ||
| 2002 | N/A lost tiebreaker to Oklahoma | |||
| 2005 | Colorado | W 70–3 | ||
| 2008 | N/A lost tiebreaker to Oklahoma | |||
| 2009 | Nebraska | W 13–12 | ||
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FAQs on Texas National Championship Wins
A. The Texas Longhorns have won a total of four college football national championships. Their victories occurred in the years 1963, 1969, 1970, and 2005.
A. The Texas Longhorns have made 59 bowl game appearances throughout their history.
A. The University of Texas Longhorns football team has won a total of 33 conference championships.
A. Steve Sarkisian is the head coach of the Texas Longhorns football team.
A. The Texas Longhorns' main football rivals include the Oklahoma Sooners, Texas A&M Aggies, and Arkansas Razorbacks.
