College Football Squares
College football squares work for any Saturday game, bowl game or playoff game. Pick a game from this week’s list, create a free grid and share it with one link. There is no sign-up.
This week’s college football squares games
Sunday, November 15
| Kickoff (ET) | Game | Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Started | Ole Miss Rebels at Oklahoma Sooners | Create a grid Print |
Times are Eastern Time. A grid made from this list is linked to the game, so the winners fill in on their own.
How do college football squares work?
College football squares use the same grid as any squares game. One team goes across the top and the other down the side. Players take squares, the numbers 0 to 9 are drawn at random, and the last digit of each team’s score at the end of each quarter picks the winner.
For a full example with scores, see how to play football squares.
How are college football squares different from NFL squares?
The rules of the grid are the same. The games are different. College teams score more points, so more digits come into play late in a game. Overtime is also played another way, with each team getting a turn. Most groups still use the final score, with overtime, for the last prize.
| NFL | College football | |
|---|---|---|
| Games each week | Up to 16 | Often more than 50 in the top division |
| Best digits | 0, 7 and 3 | 0, 7 and 4 |
| Share of scores ending in 3 | 16.9% | 11.5% |
| Share of scores ending in 4 | 10.8% | 14.6% |
| Share of scores ending in 1 | 5.3% | 8.8% |
Which numbers are best in college football squares?
The best numbers are 0, 7 and 4. In 4,331 college games from the 2021 to 2025 regular seasons, 0 ended 23.7% of team scores at the 4 checkpoints, 7 ended 21.6% and 4 ended 14.6%. The worst are 2, 9 and 5. For the final score alone, 4 is the best digit.
| Digit | 1st quarter | Halftime | 3rd quarter | Final score | All 4 checkpoints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 40.0% | 22.8% | 18.0% | 13.8% | 23.7% |
| 7 | 29.5% | 24.0% | 18.7% | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| 4 | 11.2% | 16.4% | 15.8% | 14.8% | 14.6% |
| 3 | 13.0% | 12.4% | 10.6% | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| 1 | 2.4% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 12.0% | 8.8% |
| 8 | 0.7% | 4.7% | 7.5% | 9.3% | 5.6% |
| 6 | 1.9% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| 5 | 0.3% | 2.3% | 4.9% | 7.7% | 3.8% |
| 9 | 0.5% | 1.8% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| 2 | 0.5% | 1.5% | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% |
The NFL figures are on the best numbers in football squares page.
Which squares win most often in college games?
The 0 and 0 square and the 0 and 7 square are level at the top. Each won about 22 checkpoints for every 100 games, more than 5 times the average square. The 7 and 7 square is next, then 0 and 4. The average square wins 4 checkpoints per 100 games.
| Square | Wins per 100 games | 1st quarter | Halftime | 3rd quarter | Final score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 and 0 | 22.6 | 13.8 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 1.3 |
| 0 and 7 | 22.3 | 12.2 | 4.9 | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| 7 and 7 | 18.8 | 8.5 | 5.6 | 3.4 | 1.3 |
| 0 and 4 | 13.9 | 5.6 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| 4 and 7 | 13.1 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| 0 and 3 | 11.9 | 5.2 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| 3 and 7 | 10.6 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 4 and 4 | 7.7 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 1.5 |
Each row covers the square either way round. The 4 columns on the right show wins per 100 games at each checkpoint.
Which college games are best for squares?
Choose a game your group will watch together. Rivalry games fill a grid quickly, and so do conference championship games in early December. Bowl games and the College Football Playoff are the most popular of all, because many people who skip the regular season still watch them.
How do you start a college football squares grid?
Find the game in the list on this page and press Create a grid. The grid opens with both teams filled in and linked to the game. Choose 100, 50 or 25 squares, save it and share the link. Draw the numbers when every square is taken.
You can also open the online generator, choose College football as the league and pick the game there. For paper, download a printable grid.
How were the college numbers worked out?
- Games: 4,331 regular season games played by teams in the top division of college football in the 2021 to 2025 seasons.
- Checkpoints: the score at the end of the 1st quarter, at halftime, at the end of the 3rd quarter and at the end of the game. The final score includes overtime, which 182 of the games needed.
- Digits and squares: the last digit of each team’s score, with both teams counted. Square figures average the 2 ways a pair of digits can land.
- Limits: these are past results. They describe what happened and do not predict any future game.
College Football Squares FAQ
Are college football squares free on this site?
Yes. Creating, sharing and printing a grid is free, and there is no account to set up.
Do live scores work for college games?
Yes. A grid made from the game list is linked to that game, so the score and the winner of each quarter appear on the grid.
What is the best number in college football squares?
Across all 4 checkpoints it is 0, followed by 7 and 4. For the final score alone, 4 comes first.
Is 3 a good number in college football squares?
It is good, but weaker than in the NFL. It ended 11.5% of college scores, against 16.9% of NFL scores.
What happens in overtime?
Most groups use the final score, with overtime included, for the last prize. Set this before the game starts.
Can I use a grid for a bowl game or a playoff game?
Yes. The same grid works for any college game. Bowl games and playoff games show in the list once they are on the schedule.
How many squares should a small group use?
Use a 25 or 50 square grid for a small group, so every square is taken before the numbers are drawn.
Start your college football squares grid
College football squares are quick to set up and give every player the same chance. Pick a game above, then set the prizes with the payout calculator and copy the rules for your group.
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