ESPN's David Hale has categorized all 136 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) college football programs into 20 tiers, providing a comprehensive ranking system. The tiered system aims to group teams based on their current performance level, historical success, and future potential. This allows fans to easily compare their team's standing relative to others across the landscape of college football. The rankings offer a broad overview of the sport's competitive balance, from perennial national championship contenders in Tier 1 to developing programs in the lower tiers. This detailed breakdown provides valuable context for understanding the current state of college football.