FBS stands for "Football Bowl Subdivision," which is the highest level of college football in the United States. FBS schools are members of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, which consists of the largest schools in the NCAA. FBS teams are typically larger than FCS teams, both in terms of student population and athletics budget, and they can offer up to 85 scholarships, while FCS schools are limited to 63. FBS teams also tend to have deeper rosters and more competitive recruiting classes. Additionally, FBS schools must play in a bowl game if they are eligible, while FCS teams can only participate in their playoffs. The FBS season begins in late August or early September and ends in January with the College Football Playoff National Championship game.