Run a squares game for any college football game. From regular season rivalry games to bowl season and the College Football Playoff, we handle live scoring and winner detection automatically.
Pick a game and create your squares in seconds.
College football's calendar, the way your group will actually play it.
Big noon kickoffs make great office boards, since everyone is checking scores between errands anyway.
Every FBS game is listed, ranked showdowns and rivalry classics alike. Bowl season and the CFP load in as they are announced.
Tailgate, group chat, or an alumni group spread across the country, one link fills the board.
Lock the grid and randomize with a click. Check what makes a good grid if it is your first season hosting.
Scores flow in automatically all afternoon, and the winning square lights up as each quarter ends.
College football squares work exactly like NFL squares. One hundred squares fill a 10-by-10 board, each tied to a pair of score digits; players grab their spots before kickoff, the numbers are randomized, and the last digit of each score crowns a winner every quarter. The game requires zero football knowledge to play.
College football's high-scoring, unpredictable nature makes it perfect for squares. Upsets happen regularly, scoring can be explosive, and the passion of college fanbases makes every game feel like an event worth celebrating with a squares game. For a full explanation of the rules, visit our How to Play page.
With over 130 FBS teams and games every Saturday (plus weeknight matchups), there is always a game to run squares on. Bowl season alone offers 40+ games to choose from. Curious which numbers come up most? Check out our best squares numbers breakdown.
In the NFL, squares wisdom says 0, 3, and 7 rule the board. College football keeps that spine, since touchdowns and field goals still drive the scoring, but bigger totals, two-point tries, and shootout finishes pull far more digits into play. Roughly how often each digit ends a college team's final score:
| Digit | Share of final scores | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | ~13% |
Prime |
| 7 | ~13% |
Prime |
| 1 | ~12% |
Strong |
| 4 | ~11% |
Strong |
| 3 | ~10% |
Strong |
| 6 | ~9% |
In play |
| 8 | ~8% |
In play |
| 5 | ~8% |
In play |
| 2 | ~8% |
In play |
| 9 | ~7% |
In play |
Early in games the board leans harder toward football's classic digits (a 7-0 first quarter is as college as it gets), then spreads out as scores climb into the 30s and 40s. For the tighter pro-game distribution, see our NFL squares page.
Our platform handles the unique aspects of college football scoring and scheduling.
Winners determined at Q1, Q2, Q3, and Final, matching college football's quarter structure.
Choose your format. Standard uses the final score, or track end-of-regulation separately for overtime games. Our overtime guide explains both formats.
Every FBS program is available with accurate team colors. Bowl games, playoff games, regular season. All covered.
Scores update automatically during the game. No refreshing, no manual entry required.
Yes, every FBS bowl game is available once the schedule is announced. From early December bowls through the national championship, they are all here with live scoring.
We focus on FBS games for live scoring, but you can always create a manual game for any matchup and enter scores yourself.
You choose the format when creating. Standard mode uses the final score for the last winner. "With Overtime" mode tracks end-of-regulation separately, adding a 5th winner if the game goes to OT. Our overtime guide has full details.
Absolutely. Create a new game each week, or use the same grid across multiple games if your group prefers.
Not even a little. Since numbers are random and the score picks the winners, knowing football gives nobody an edge. Read our guide on squares for non-sports fans to see why everyone enjoys it.
Completely. Run boards for every Saturday of the season without paying anything or hitting a game limit.
Run squares for professional football, basketball, hockey, and more.
Tips, guides, and strategies from our blog.
A data-driven breakdown of which digits show up most often in football final scores.
Standard vs. With Overtime formats explained for every sport we support.
The unwritten rules that keep your squares game running smoothly for everyone.
Step-by-step guide for organizing a squares game at the office.
Create your college football squares game in under a minute. Free, easy, and your group will love it.
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