Most of the time, when fans talk about NCAA football or college football betting odds, they're talking about a very particular section of the college football world that gets most of the headlines. That's Division I FBS football.
In fact, it's possible to be even more specific than that. When it comes to high-level coverage and the pursuit of the national championship, most fans and bettors are referring to four specific conferences inside of Division I FBS Football. This is generally known as the P4, or Power 4.'
But college football is a much deeper sport than just a few dozen prominent teams. There are hundreds of programs spread across several divisions, many of which have rich traditions worthy of respect.
Here, I'll try to offer a brief explanation of the total landscape of college football.
College Football Divisions
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- NCAA Division I
- NCAA Division II
- NCAA Division III
- NJCAA
- NAIA