Just a random thought while watching a game - which states have the most 'first division' college football teams?
It's fascinating to see how college football teams are distributed across the United States. For first division college football, which refers to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), as of the 2024-2025 academic year, the states with the most FBS teams are:
1. Texas: Texas leads the way with twelve teams which includes renowned programs like the University of Texas, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University and Baylor University.
2. Florida: Florida follows closely with seven FBS teams which includes the University of Florida, Florida State University, and the University of Miami.
3. California: California is tied with Florida and also boasts seven FBS teams, including USC, UCLA, and Stanford University.
4. Ohio, North Carolina, and Michigan: All have six FBS teams each.
Please note that this information changes as universities move between divisions and conferences, so always refer to the most recent data for the most accurate count.
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