Nebraska football owns one of the richest championship traditions in college football history, capturing five national championships. The Huskers won back-to-back crowns in 1970 and 1971, before winning titles in 1994, 1995 and 1997.

The Huskers have also played in a bowl game for a national championship on four other occasions. Nebraska is one of only three schools to win five national titles in football since 1970.

For more complete information on Nebraska's national championships, click on the link to each one of the seasons listed below.

1997

1997

1998 Orange Bowl - #2 Nebraska 42, #3 Tennessee 17

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1995

1995

1996 Fiesta Bowl - #1 Nebraska 62, #2 Florida 24

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1994

1994

1995 Orange Bowl - #1 Nebraska 24, #3 Miami 17

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1971

1971

1972 Orange Bowl - #1 Nebraska 38, #2 Alabama 

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1970

1970

1971 Orange Bowl - #3 Nebraska 17, #5 LSU 12

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National Titles (Four or More Since 1970)

School Total
Alabama 12
Nebraska 5
Miami 5
Oklahoma 4
USC 4
Ohio State 4