The postseason began on December 17, with the main games ending on January 10, 2022, with the College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, and the all-star portion of the post-season concluding with the inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl on February 19, 2022.

It was the eighth season of the College Football Playoff (CFP) system.

The season's Heisman Trophy winner was Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young.

The regular season began on Saturday, August 28 with five games in Week 0.

The majority of FBS teams opened the season on Labor Day weekend.

On December 5, 2021, the College Football Playoff selection committee announced its final team rankings for the year.

The NCAA announced on December 23 that Rutgers was the first eligible team, under APR regulations, to replace Texas A&M in the Gator Bowl.

The Heisman Trophy is given to the year's most outstanding player Quarterback Running back Wide receiver Tight end Lineman: Defensive front Defensive back This is restricted to coaching changes taking place on or after May 1, 2021, and will include any changes announced after a team's last regularly scheduled game but before its bowl game.