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What is BCS in college football?
Bowl Championship Series
In college football, BCS means: The Bowl Championship Series, the postseason system used before the College Football Playoff era. It is used to describe history context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, BCS means: The Bowl Championship Series, the postseason system used before the College Football Playoff era. It is used to describe history context in college football.
Definition
The Bowl Championship Series, the postseason system used before the College Football Playoff era.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses BCS context to connect glossary definitions with the stats, schedules, teams, players, and rankings that use the term.
Related Glossary Terms
College Football PlayoffThe postseason system used to determine the FBS national champion.Poll EraA historical period when national championships were heavily shaped by polls rather than playoff brackets.National ChampionshipThe recognized title or title game used to identify a season's champion.All-Time WinsA program's historical win total across loaded seasons.Championship SelectorA poll, organization, system, or committee credited with recognizing a national champion.Playoff EraThe period beginning with the College Football Playoff system.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24