• 1923 – Midwest Conference

• 1924 – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

- Coached by C.J. Hunt, and in its final season participating in both the MIAC and the MWC, Carleton won the MIAC title before dropping out to focus on the MWC.

• 1925 – Midwest Conference

• 1926 – Midwest Conference

– The 1926 championship culminated one of the most impressive two-year spans in school history. Under the guidance of Hunt, the Knights went undefeated in conference play two seasons in a row, finishing with a 12-2 cumulative record. In their 14 games, Carleton shut out their opponents 10 times, highlighted by the 1926 defense that didn’t allow a touchdown all season outside of their loss to Northwestern University (of the Big Ten).

• 1931 – Midwest Conference

- In his lone season coaching the Knights, Eddie Lynch led Carleton to another MWC title.

• 1932 – Midwest Conference

- The 1932 Knights finished the season 5-2-1, however, they shutout five of their conference opponents, earning another MWC championship. One of their only losses on the season came at West Point to Army, after which coach Elmer Lampe and his team were invited to the White House and met with President Herbert Hoover.

• 1936 – Midwest Conference

- The 1936 Knights finished the season 6-1, and undefeated in MWC play. Their lone loss came during their final game against a Big Ten opponent, losing to Iowa 14-0. After the narrow victory Iowa head coach O.E. Solem was quoted as saying, “Syd Larson is the top defensive back I’ve ever seen; he could play in the Big Ten,” in regards to Carleton’s captain. Robert Taft also had a phenomenal season on the line, earning honorable mention All-American status.

• 1940 – Midwest Conference

- The 1940 squad went 6-1-1 on the season, including a 4-1-1 mark in conference play, earning them a share of the MWC title with Beloit College. Big victories came on the road in Fargo over North Dakota State by a 13-6 tally, as well as at home over St. Olaf by an identical score. Dick Raiter led the team all season, as he was named unanimous all-conference at the running back position. Guard James Black earned second team all-conference honors.

• 1954 – Midwest Conference

- In 1954 the Knights shocked the world, finishing the season 8-0 for their first undefeated season since 1916 despite being picked to finish seventh in the pre-season poll. On defense Carleton was a force to be reckoned with, surrendering only nine touchdowns all season as well as only giving up just 90.3 yards of offense per game to their foes. This season also saw Carleton end rival St. Olaf’s 13-game winning streak and quest for consecutive MWC championships, when defensive lineman John Sheagren recovered a fumble in the end zone in the final minutes of the game to secure a 14-13 victory. Many players on the team earned postseason accolades, headlined by quarterback Bob Scott, lineman Dick McAuliffe, halfback Ted Smebakken, and lineman Dick Lindenkugel on the all-conference team. Smebakken also was an honorable mention Little All-American.

• 1956 – Midwest Conference

- Despite fielding a team of only 37 players, the Knights still found a way to finish the season 6-2, tying for the MWC title with Knox and St. Olaf College. In head coach Warren Beson’s first season as football coach and athletic director, Carleton was unbeaten at Laird Stadium behind the lead of the three S’s at tailback: Al Schmucker, Clyde Smith, and Bob Scott. Tackle Chuck Machacek and Dave Colburn at end were the Knights’ representatives on the All-Midwest Conference first team, with tackle Dick McAuliffe and fullback Bill Kelly earning spots on the second team.

• 1992 – Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

- Under the guidance of coach Bob Sullivan, the Knights team of 1992 is the only Carleton team to have won the MIAC since the Knights rejoined the conference in 1983. The season came down to the final game, with the Knights needing a 2-point conversion stop against Gustavus with 32 seconds left to seal a 21-20 victory and clinch the outright conference championship. An incredible 13 players were selected to the first and second all-conference teams, as well as Sullivan being named MIAC Coach of the Year. Tight end Scott Hanks and center Geoff Morse were both named District V Academic All-Americans. Three Knights were honored with Champion All-American status: Morse, defensive end Watie White, and safety Art Gilliand. Morse and Gilliand were also named to the Football Gazette and USA Today Division III All-American Team, while White, Hanks, and running back Adam Henry were given honorable mention.