CollegeFootballData.com

API

Unofficial API for detailed American college football stats, records & results

Overview

RESTful API offering detailed American college football data including game results, team/player statistics, rankings, recruiting info, and historical records. Responses are JSON-formatted. Key endpoints cover games (schedules, play-by-play), teams (rosters, conferences), players (season/week stats), rankings (AP, Coaches Polls), and recruiting (247Sports ratings). Ideal for building fantasy football tools, fan engagement platforms, statistical analysis dashboards, historical research projects, or educational resources. Supports filtering by season, team, conference, and date ranges for precise data retrieval.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://collegefootballdata.com')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Responses
Comprehensive Data Coverage
Historical Records Access
Filterable Queries
Recruiting & Ranking Data

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is CollegeFootballData.com free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with rate limits; paid tiers are available for higher request volumes and advanced features.

? Does it require an API Key?

Basic access may not need an API key, but higher usage tiers and certain endpoints require a key obtained from the official website.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, ensuring easy integration with most applications and tools.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Sports & Fitness

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Rich Dataset of College Football Stats
⊕ Easy-to-Integrate Endpoints
⊕ Freemium Pricing Model
⊕ Regular Data Updates

Cons

⊖ Rate-Limited Free Tier
⊖ Requires API Key for Higher Usage
⊖ Unofficial (Not Affiliated with NCAA)