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What is Playoff Era in college football?
In college football, Playoff Era means: The period beginning with the College Football Playoff system. It is used to describe history context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Playoff Era means: The period beginning with the College Football Playoff system. It is used to describe history context in college football.
Definition
The period beginning with the College Football Playoff system.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Playoff Era 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.BCSThe Bowl Championship Series, the postseason system used before the College Football Playoff era.Poll EraA historical period when national championships were heavily shaped by polls rather than playoff brackets.All-Time WinsA program's historical win total across loaded seasons.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.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24