CollegeFootballData.com API
Overview
CollegeFootballData.com API provides detailed statistics, scores, and historical records for American college football (NCAA). You can query team stats, game results, player data, and rankings going back many seasons. An API key is required and available for free after registration.
Beginner Tip
Always include the year parameter in your queries - most endpoints require it, and omitting it will return an error or empty results.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"match_id": 4521,
"home_team": "Team A",
"away_team": "Team B",
"score": {
"home": 2,
"away": 1
},
"status": "Full Time",
"date": "2025-01-15",
"league": "Premier League"
} Field Reference
id Unique game identifier season The year of the season the game belongs to home_team Name of the home team away_team Name of the away team home_points Final score of the home team away_points Final score of the away team Implementation Example
const url = "https://collegefootballdata.com/";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
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Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
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