Beginning in 2002, the members of the FWAA began naming a National Team of the Week.
In 2014, Big Game replaced Tostitos Fiesta Bowl as the presenting sponsor for the National Team of the Week.
[1] Members of the FWAA board of directors and All-America committee decide the weekly honor.
Each Monday during the college football regular season at 4pm ET, the FWAA will name the AutoNation National Team of the Week.
The very first recipient of the award was Duke, following their 23–16 victory over East Carolina to open the 2002 season, which ended the Blue Devils' 23-game losing streak.