History
College teams mostly play other similarly sized schools through the NCAA's divisional system. Division I generally consists of the major collegiate athletic powers with larger budgets, more elaborate facilities, and (with the exception of a few conferences such as the Pioneer Football League) more athletic scholarships. Division II primarily consists of smaller public and private institutions that offer fewer scholarships than those in Division I. Football is one sport where there has been wide debate over which team has been the best over the course of a season as there has not been a recognised championship game. The overall champion was decided by a poll. Since 1998, the BCS Championship game has taken place. Alabama has won this on three occasions, whilst Florida, Florida State and LSU each have two wins.
Divisions
NCAA DI FBS/FCS
Colleges: 126/123
85/63 Scholarships for men per team
NCAA DII
Colleges: 163
36.0 Scholarships for men per team
NAIA
Colleges: 79
12.0 Scholarships for men per team
NJCAA
Colleges: 67
24.0 Scholarships for men per team