Formation of BCS

First Bowl Game (East-West Bowl)

Jan 1, 1902

East-West game in Pasadena, California played between a top team from each coast. Michigan defeats Stanford 49-0, with Stanford forfeiting in the third quarter.

East-West Bowl renamed Rose Bowl

Jan 1, 1923

With competing of the Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, the name was bound to change.

First Orange Bowl

Jan 1, 1935

Pitted University of Miami against an invited opponent. Final score: Bucknell 26 Miami 0.

First Sugar Bowl

Jan 1, 1935

Hosted by Tulane University, Tulane defeated Temple 20-14.

First Fiesta Bowl

Dec 27, 1971

Created by the WAC to gain recognition for its champion. The WAC's Arizona State defeated Florida in the inaugural game by a score of 45 to 38.

NCAA adopts 3-division set-up

Aug 1, 1973

In august 1973, the current system of Division 1, 2 and 3 was adopted by the NCAA. Division 1 and 2 programs can offer athletic scholarships, while Division 3 programs cannot.

Division 1 Football is split into 1-A and 1-AA

Jan 1, 1978

1-A renamed FBS, 1-AA renamed FCS

Dec 22, 2006