All-Time Wins
A program's historical win total across loaded seasons.
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College Football History Glossary
History terms explain older systems and eras that still appear in records, rankings, and playoff comparisons.
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All-Time WinsA program's historical win total across loaded seasons.BCSThe Bowl Championship Series, the postseason system used before the College Football Playoff era.Championship SelectorA poll, organization, system, or committee credited with recognizing a national champion.National ChampionshipThe recognized title or title game used to identify a season's champion.Playoff EraThe period beginning with the College Football Playoff system.Poll EraA historical period when national championships were heavily shaped by polls rather than playoff brackets.Title SeasonA national championship credit for one champion program in one season.
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BCS
The Bowl Championship Series, the postseason system used before the College Football Playoff era.
Championship Selector
A poll, organization, system, or committee credited with recognizing a national champion.
National Championship
The recognized title or title game used to identify a season's champion.
Playoff Era
The period beginning with the College Football Playoff system.
Poll Era
A historical period when national championships were heavily shaped by polls rather than playoff brackets.
Title Season
A national championship credit for one champion program in one season.