- There are 134 FBS college football programs.
- The new full scholarship rule is up to 105 per school. It used to be 85.
- The overall roster size has shrunk from 125 to 105.
With 134 college football programs in the FBS, there’s an almost endless amount of football odds to sort through.
The players are a big part of the discussion when analyzing NCAA football odds for moneyline, point spread, or even prop bets.
We often focus on a few of the more notable, but exactly how many players are on a college football team?
Find out below.
How Many Players Are on a College Football Team?
As of the 2025-26 season, the roster size of a college football team will change. The new full scholarship rule allows up to 105 per squad, up from the previous 85.
However, there’s been an increase in overall roster size, moving from 125 to 105.
What Percentage of College Football Players Are on Scholarships?
With the scholarships going up to 105 and 105 players on a team in the FBS, the scholarship model has pivoted to what’s considered an “equivalency scholarship” model. Thus, there can be partial scholarships across all 105 players.
Players receiving athletic aid must be given a full scholarship.
How to Play College Football Without a Scholarship
At many colleges, there are walk-on programs that allow players to try out and make the team. This pertains to NCAA Division 1, 2, NAIA, and NJCAA programs.
Additionally, Division III and Ivy League schools don’t offer scholarships related to athletics. That said, some players could qualify for scholarships based on academics or merit.
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