The vote came following a meeting of more than 60 FBS head coaches at the American Football Coaches Association convention.

Notre Dame last won a national championship in 1988. Penn State hasn't been crowned champion of college football since 1986.

So, what is the death penalty in college football, and what led to the NCAA handing it out to SMU? Here's everything to know. The "death penalty" is a term used to describe the rare ...