With each passing year, FBS college football becomes a more financially lucrative business. Every year, one or two new schools announce their move to the Football Bowl Subdivision.
When you’re cruising through next season’s college football odds, don’t be surprised if you see a few new names you don’t quite recognize.
Which State Has the Most College Football Teams?
Texas now has 13 FBS college football teams, which is (unsurprisingly) more than any other state.Â
Sam Houston announced its move up from the FCS level in 2021, becoming the 13th FBS program in the state.
States With Most FBS College Football Teams
| State | Number of FBS Teams | Newest FBS Program (Year) |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | Sam Houston (2023) |
| Ohio | 8 | Akron (1987) |
| California | 7 | Fresno State & SDSU (1969) |
| Florida | 7 | FAU & FIU (2006) |
| North Carolina | 7 | Charlotte (2015) |
| Alabama | 6 | Jacksonville State (2023) |
| Georgia | 5 | Kennesaw State (2024) |
| Louisiana | 5 | Louisiana-Monroe (1994) |
| Michigan | 5 | EMU & WMU (1982) |
| Virginia | 5 | James Madison (2022) |
College Football Parlays
College football season is a perfect chance to build parlays.
With hundreds of games and thousands of odds combinations each year, you can build a parlay with heavy moneyline favorites, short underdogs, or prop bets. It’s a thrilling way to get closer to the action and make every play count.
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