• College Sports Terminology
    What does FCS stand for in college sports?
    What does FCS stand for in college sports?

    FCS stands for Football Championship Subdivision, which is NCAA Division I's lower division. It is comprised of 125 teams that compete for an FCS national championship. The FCS teams often play in smaller stadiums and are typically less competitive than their FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) counterparts. The FCS also has its own postseason tournament, the FCS Playoffs, which culminates with a national title game. It is one of the few divisions in college sports that allows teams from different conferences to compete against each other. FCS teams also have the opportunity to compete against FBS teams in the annual FCS Kickoff.