when did oregon win a national championship

Oregon has never officially won a national championship in major college football; the program has zero school‑claimed national titles as of early 2026. Some record-keepers list Oregon as a “national champion” for the 2024 season, but the university itself does not claim that title.

Official titles vs “unclaimed” ones

Most fans asking “when did Oregon win a national championship?” are wondering if there has ever been an undisputed, school‑claimed FBS title.

• Oregon has appeared in multiple national title games (2010 BCS vs Auburn, 2014 CFP vs Ohio State) but lost both.

• As of 2026, the school’s official records still show zero recognized national championships in football.

The 2024 “unclaimed” championship

Modern college football history is messy because different selectors can name different champions.

• For the 2024 season, multiple NCAA‑designated “major selectors” named Oregon national champion after a 13–1 Big Ten title run.

• However, Oregon lost its College Football Playoff quarterfinal to Ohio State and the university does not list 2024 as an official title, so it is typically called an unclaimed championship.

Near misses and current outlook

Oregon has been close several times, which fuels confusion about whether a title ever “counted.”

• The Ducks lost the 2010 BCS Championship Game to Auburn and the 2014 CFP Championship Game to Ohio State while seeking their first official national crown.

• As of January 2026, Oregon is again in the playoff hunt and one win away from a national title game appearance, still chasing that first universally recognized championship.

Bottom line: if the question is “when did Oregon win a national championship?” the straightforward answer is that they haven’t won an official one yet, though some selectors credit them with an unclaimed title for the 2024 season.