The Football Bowl Division (FBS) is the biggest and most important level of college football, featuring the best teams and college athletes from across the country. The sport is hugely popular to watch and bet on, with many college games seeing larger attendances than the NFL . All NCAA football 2024 season games are available to bet on here at Stake Sportsbook , and we’ve created this guide to help you get started.
The FBS features a total of 134 teams, which are split into 10 conferences. During the regular season, teams play a total of 12 games, with 8 or 9 against opponents within their own conference. Each conference then holds a conference championship game between the top 2 teams to determine the winner.
Based on team rankings, football teams can also be invited to play in 1 of the bowl matches, which are special events in the postseason . There are a total of 41 bowl games, including the Fiesta Bowl, Rose Bowl, Peach Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Orange Bowl, and Cotton Bowl Classic, which are part of the college football playoffs.
This season will be the first time the 12-team playoff format has been used for the National Championship , with teams playing in the first round, quarter-finals, and semi-finals before reaching the final game.
When & Where Are the 2024 NCAAF FBS Season Games Played?
The NCAFF regular season gets underway on August 24, 2024, and finishes on December 14, 2024. The postseason starts on December 14 and ends with the Championship game on January 20, 2025.
Games are played at colleges all over the country, with the championship game held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
The FBS conferences are:
NCAAF History & Winning Teams
College football has been played since 1869, and the Rose Bowl was first played in 1902. However, it wasn’t until 1906 that a regular college football season began under the IAAUS, which later became the NCAA. This organization was formed as a way to make college football safer, standardizing rules while keeping the game exciting to watch and play.
The NCAAF was originally comprised of a single division, but it split into 3 divisions in 1973 as the sport grew. Today, the FBS is comprised of the best college football teams in the country with the highest attendances. Top athletes get drafted into the NFL , many of whom go on to become the biggest stars in the sport.
Recent winners of the NCAAF Championship game include:
Team Rankings
Here are the current rankings for the 2024 FBS Championship winner. Note that the odds may change during the season:
Georgia Bulldogs
Ohio State Buckeyes
Oregon Ducks
Texas Longhorns
Alabama Crimson Tide
Ole Miss Rebels
LSU Tigers
Penn State Nittany Lions
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Michigan Wolverines
Always check injury records and team news - If a star player is out, it often makes a big difference in a team’s strategy and chance of success. Make sure you stay up to date with the latest college football news when betting.
Bet on teams that beat the spread - If a team is beating the spread consistently, they’re likely doing something right. Betting on them to win, especially when they’re underdogs, can reward big if they can continue to defy the odds.
Find value early in the season - When the season gets underway, there’s often a lot of hype around the big teams and their top prospects. Additionally, a lot of bettors focus on graduated athletes or coaches being hired and fired. This is a good time to find value in betting smart and avoiding the hype.
Focus on key stats - Stats can tell you a lot about a game and the potential outcome, but it’s easy to get bogged down by the sheer number of stats available. College football experts focus on against the spread percentage, over/under percentage, explosive play rate, pressure rate, and early-down pass success rate.
If you’re familiar with betting on the NFL, you should already have a good idea of the types of college football bets. Here at Stake, we offer lots of different football betting markets, including:
Betting on footbal l is just like betting on any other sport. Simply choose a market and place your bet. You can read more details in our complete betting guide , but here are some quick steps to help you get started:
Log into your Stake.com betting account and check you have sufficient balance.
Make a deposit using any of the accepted payment methods .
Take a look at our football picks for upcoming games.
Search for a team and select a game to see all the available markets.
Choose a bet to add to your bet slip then enter your stake and confirm.
Watch the match live here at Stake to find out if you’re a winner.
Both pre-live and live betting markets are available here at Stake, meaning you can place bets before and during the game. Live betting allows you to take advantage of line movement as the action takes place on the field, and you can even enjoy live streams. NCAAF games are streamed through our platform for free. All you have to do is log into your account.
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