Postseason

What is Postseason in college football?

In college football, Postseason means: The part of the season after the regular season, including conference championship games, bowl games, the College Football Playoff, and national championship games. It is used to describe postseason context in college football.

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Quick Answer

In college football, Postseason means: The part of the season after the regular season, including conference championship games, bowl games, the College Football Playoff, and national championship games. It is used to describe postseason context in college football.

Definition

The part of the season after the regular season, including conference championship games, bowl games, the College Football Playoff, and national championship games.

How CFB Track Uses It

CFBTrack uses Postseason context on rankings, schedule, conference, and postseason pages to make resume comparisons easier to read.

Related Glossary Terms

Bowl GameA postseason college football game usually played after the regular season between bowl-eligible teams or teams selected through conference tie-ins and bowl agreements.College Football PlayoffThe postseason system used to determine the FBS national champion.Conference Championship GameA game that determines a conference champion, usually played after the regular season.Bowl Opt-OutA player's decision to skip a bowl game, often to prepare for the NFL Draft or avoid injury.Bowl Tie-InAn agreement connecting a conference or team group to a specific bowl game.New Year's SixThe major bowl games historically associated with the top tier of the postseason.

Last reviewed 2026-04-24