Season Snapshots
On what date does the 2026 FBS season begin?
August 29, 2026 (games were on the 27th too)
How many points is a touchdown worth?
6 points
Which university’s football team is called the Crimson Tide?
Alabama
Which famous bowl game is traditionally played in Pasadena, California?
The Rose Bowl
How many teams are included in the 2026–27 College Football Playoff?
12 teams
Which two teams open the FBS season in Dublin, Ireland?
North Carolina and TCU
How many yards must an offense usually gain for a first down?
10 yards
Which team is known as the Longhorns?
Texas
Which major bowl game is played in New Orleans?
The Sugar Bowl
On what dates will the first-round playoff games be played?
December 18–19, 2026
Which team faces NC State in an international Week Zero matchup?
Virginia
How many downs does an offense receive to gain those yards?
4 downs
Which university’s athletes are called the Buckeyes?
Ohio State
Which bowl game is associated with Miami Gardens, Florida?
The Orange Bowl
Where will the first-round playoff games be played?
At the higher-seeded teams’ home stadiums
What is the first full Saturday of the 2026 season?
September 5, 2026
How many points is a safety worth?
2 points
Which team is known as the Fighting Irish?
Notre Dame
Which bowl hosts a CFP quarterfinal on December 30, 2026?
The Fiesta Bowl
Which two bowls will host the CFP semifinals?
The Orange Bowl and Sugar Bowl
In which city will Arizona State and Kansas play the Union Jack Classic?
London, England
What is it called when a defender catches the opposing quarterback’s pass?
An interception
Which Big Ten team plays as the Wolverines?
Michigan
Name the three bowls hosting CFP quarterfinals on January 1, 2027
Cotton, Peach and Rose Bowls
Where and when will the 2027 national championship be played?
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on January 25, 2027