NCAA Football Championship Series

The NCAA Football Championship Series (FCS) is a division of college football that features schools competing at a highly competitive level, just below the top-tier Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). It includes a playoff system to determine the national champion, with teams selected based on rankings, conference performance, and at-large bids. FCS schools often have smaller budgets and fewer scholarships than FBS schools, but they offer high-level competition and postseason opportunities. The FCS promotes a playoff format, providing a definitive national champion through a series of elimination games, fostering both competitive integrity and fan engagement.