Season Statistics

How to Read College Football Standings

Term Meaning Example
Conf Conference Record 5-0 (5 wins, 0 losses in conference)
Overall Total Record 8-1 (all games including non-conference)
PF Points For Total points scored
PA Points Against Total points allowed
Streak Current streak W5 = 5-game win streak
vs Top 25 Record against ranked teams 2-1 vs ranked opponents

Conference Tiebreaker Priority

  1. Head-to-head result
  2. Division record (if applicable)
  3. Record vs common opponents
  4. Record vs ranked teams
  5. Point differential (some conferences)

How Standings Affect Betting Lines

Live results and college football standings will directly impact betting lines. This is especially true in relation to conference futures, which change markedly from Week 1 onwards. For example, Georgia overtook the Longhorns as SEC favorites after the opening round of college football fixtures, following the latter's 14-7 defeat to Ohio State on the road.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current college football standings?

The current college football standings show conference records and overall records for all FBS teams. As of Week X, conference leaders include Georgia (SEC), Ohio State (Big Ten), Texas (Big 12), Florida State (ACC), and Oregon (Pac-12). Full standings tables above show all 130+ FBS teams organized by conference with their conference and overall records.

How do college football standings work?

College football standings rank teams within their conferences based on conference record (games against conference opponents). Teams with the best conference records lead their divisions and qualify for conference championship games. Overall record includes all games but conference record determines conference standings. Tiebreakers include head-to-head results and division records.

What's the difference between conference and overall standings?

Conference standings only count games against conference opponents (usually 8-9 games), while overall standings include all games including non-conference matchups. A team could be 3-0 in conference (leading their division) but 5-2 overall. Conference standings determine championship game participants and bowl eligibility.

How are college football playoff standings determined?

College Football Playoff standings are determined by a 13-member selection committee that ranks the top 25 teams. The top 12 teams make the playoff, with the 5 highest-ranked conference champions receiving automatic bids. Rankings consider strength of schedule, head-to-head results, championships won, and other factors. New rankings release every Tuesday during the season.

When do college football standings update?

College football standings update immediately after games conclude. Most games play on Saturdays, so standings typically update Saturday nights. Our standings refresh weekly via API to show current records. Conference standings become official when all games for that week complete, usually by Sunday morning.

What does 'clinched' mean in standings?

'Clinched' in college football standings means a team has mathematically secured their division or conference championship game spot. This occurs when no other team can catch them even if they lose remaining games. Teams can clinch with a combination of their wins and other teams' losses.

How do tiebreakers work in college football standings?

College football tiebreakers for teams with identical conference records: 1) Head-to-head result, 2) Division record (if same division), 3) Record versus common conference opponents, 4) Record against ranked teams, 5) Some conferences use point differential. Each conference has specific tiebreaker rules published before the season.

What are Group of Five standings?

Group of Five (G5) standings include American Athletic, Conference USA, MAC, Mountain West, and Sun Belt conferences. The highest-ranked G5 conference champion receives an automatic bid to a New Year's Six bowl game. These conferences compete separately from Power Five conferences but can qualify for the College Football Playoff.

Do standings determine bowl games?

Yes, standings determine bowl eligibility and selection. Teams need 6+ wins overall to be bowl eligible. Conference champions get automatic bids to affiliated bowls. The College Football Playoff uses final rankings to select 12 teams. Other bowls select teams based on conference standings and overall records after championship games.

What's the difference between divisions in standings?

Some conferences split into divisions (East/West or similar) for standings purposes. Teams play all division opponents plus select cross-division games. Division winners meet in the conference championship game. The SEC, ACC, and others use divisions, while the Big 12 has no divisions - top 2 teams overall play for championship.

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