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ACC champions by year
Key takeaways
- 10 different programs have won the ACC in the seasons on record (1953-2025).
- Clemson leads current members with 21 titles.
- Clemson, Florida State, Duke, North Carolina, NC State, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, Virginia and Wake Forest have each won it more than once.
- The title is decided by the ACC Championship Game between the top two teams in the standings.
21 Most titles Clemson
2025 Reigning champion Duke (9-5)
10 Different champions 1953-2025
ACC titles by program
| Team | Titles | Years won |
|---|---|---|
 Clemson Tigers | 21 | 1956, 1958, 1966, 1967, 1978, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024 |
 Florida State Seminoles | 13 | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2023 |
 Duke Blue Devils | 6 | 1953, 1954, 1955, 1962, 1965, 2025 |
 North Carolina Tar Heels | 6 | 1961, 1963, 1971, 1972, 1977, 1980 |
 NC State Wolfpack | 5 | 1957, 1964, 1968, 1973, 1979 |
 Virginia Tech Hokies | 4 | 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010 |
 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | 2 | 1990, 2009 |
 Virginia Cavaliers | 2 | 1989, 1995 |
 Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 2 | 1970, 2006 |
 Pittsburgh Panthers | 1 | 2021 |
 Boston College Eagles | 0 | - |
 California Golden Bears | 0 | - |
 Louisville Cardinals | 0 | - |
 Miami Hurricanes | 0 | - |
 SMU Mustangs | 0 | - |
 Stanford Cardinal | 0 | - |
 Syracuse Orange | 0 | - |
Every ACC champion, year by year
Source: CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub, retrieved 2026-10-07. The current season is tracked live on the standings.
How this year's race is shaping up
The two teams at the top of the final conference standings meet in the ACC Championship Game, and the winner takes the title. See who leads now on the ACC standings, model the finish with the title race calculator, or read how the conference's national championships are split.
Across the 73 ACC seasons on record (1953-2025), Clemson has won the conference most often among current members, with 21 titles. Florida State has 13 titles. The most recent champion is Duke (2025).
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Frequently asked questions
Who has won the ACC the most?
Among current members, Clemson, with 21 ACC titles in the seasons on record (1953-2025).
Who won the most recent ACC title?
Duke won the ACC in 2025 at 9-5.
How is the ACC champion decided?
The top two teams in the final ACC standings meet in the ACC Championship Game, and the winner is the conference champion.