States With Most FBS College Football Teams

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Texas Tech wide receiver Cameron Cantrell (18) catches a pass in front of Baylor safety Henry Black (8) during the second half of a NCAA college football game in Waco, Tex.,Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.
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Chase Kiddy @chaseakiddy Oct 07, 2024, 5:33 PM

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 youโ€™re cruising through next seasonโ€™s college football odds, donโ€™t be surprised if you see a few new names you donโ€™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.ย 

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

StateNumber of FBS TeamsNewest FBS Program (Year)
Texas13Sam Houston (2023)
Ohio 8Akron (1987)
California7Fresno State & SDSU (1969)
Florida7FAU & FIU (2006)
North Carolina7Charlotte (2015)
Alabama6Jacksonville State (2023)
Georgia5Kennesaw State (2024)
Louisiana5Louisiana-Monroe (1994)
Michigan5EMU & WMU (1982)
Virginia5James Madison (2022)

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Chase Kiddy

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Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.

Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.