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Football Bowl Subdivision in College Football
FBS
In college football, Football Bowl Subdivision means: The highest subdivision of NCAA Division I college football. Most national rankings, bowl games, and College Football Playoff discussion focus on FBS teams.
Definition
FBS stands for Football Bowl Subdivision. It is the top level of NCAA Division I college football and includes the major bowl and playoff teams.
Why It Matters
Most national rankings, bowl games, and College Football Playoff discussion focus on FBS teams.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFB Track uses glossary definitions like Football Bowl Subdivision to make stat pages, rankings, schedules, and player research easier to read without leaving the site context.
Related Glossary Terms
Football Championship SubdivisionA Division I football subdivision with a playoff championship format.Power ConferenceA conference generally considered part of college football's top competitive and financial tier.Group of FiveA common label for FBS conferences outside the traditional power-conference group.AP PollA media poll ranking college football teams.At-Large BidA playoff or postseason spot awarded to a team that did not qualify automatically.Automatic QualifierA team that receives a playoff or postseason spot by meeting a defined qualification rule, often through conference-champion status.
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