what does fcs stand for in college football

In college football, FCS stands for Football Championship Subdivision.

What FCS Means

• FCS is one of the two subdivisions within NCAA Division I football, the other being the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).

• It is considered the second-highest level of college football, sitting just below FBS in terms of program size, budgets, and overall exposure.

Key FCS Features

• FCS decides its national champion with a large bracket-style playoff (currently 24 teams), which is why it is called the Championship Subdivision.

• Many FCS schools are smaller or more regionally focused, but the level of play is strong and regularly produces NFL players and memorable upsets over FBS teams.

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