The number of college football teams can vary depending on the level of competition and the organization overseeing the sport. Here's a breakdown:
1. NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS): There are currently 130 teams competing at the highest level of college football in the United States. These teams compete in conferences such as the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Big Ten Conference, Southeastern Conference (SEC), and others.
2. NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS): There are approximately 127 teams competing at the FCS level. These teams compete in conferences such as the Missouri Valley Football Conference, Big Sky Conference, Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), and others.
3. NCAA Division II: There are approximately 169 teams competing at the Division II level. These teams are typically smaller universities and colleges and compete in conferences such as the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), Gulf South Conference, and others.
4. NCAA Division III: There are over 250 teams competing at the Division III level. These teams are typically smaller colleges and universities that do not offer athletic scholarships. They compete in conferences such as the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), American Southwest Conference (ASC), and others.
5. NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics): There are over 90 teams competing in NAIA football. These teams are typically smaller colleges and universities and compete in conferences such as the Mid-South Conference, Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), and others.
6. Other organizations: Additionally, there are other organizations and governing bodies that oversee college football at various levels, such as the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), which oversees junior college football.
Overall, there are hundreds of college football teams competing at various levels across the United States.