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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.
Definition
The Bowl Championship Series, the postseason system used before the College Football Playoff era.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFB Track uses glossary definitions like BCS to make stat pages, rankings, schedules, and player research easier to read without leaving the site context.
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 final game or recognized title used to determine the season's champion.Playoff EraThe period beginning with the College Football Playoff system.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24