Several college football games and plays throughout its history have been given names by the media, football fans, and as part of a team's or rivalry's lore as a result of a distinctive play associated with the game, a unique outcome of or circumstance behind the game, the rivalry or undefeated nature of both teams, or for other reasons that make the game notable.
The following is a list of games that have been given names that are widely used or recalled in reference to the game or as part of an American college team's lore.
This list does not include games named only after being a bowl game or a playoff game unless they are referred to by a separate nickname.