This is the parent category for each of the college football seasons in the United States. The NCAA nomenclature of these categories is historically accurate according to the divisional breakdowns and governing body names during each era:
Years | Division | ||||
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1906–1961 | None | ||||
1962–1972 | University Division (major college) | College Division (small college) | |||
1973–present | Division I | Division II | Division III | ||
1978–2006 | Division I-A (football only) | Division I-AA (football only) | Division I-AAA | Division II | Division III |
2006–present | Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (football only) | Division I Football Championship Subdivision (football only) | Division I (non-football) | Division II | Division III |