33 games A normal season in conventional seasons consists of 33 games. Many of these games are conference games, but some are not. For example, most Big Ten schools do not play other Big Ten schools except for their annual meeting that is usually held in early November. The other major conferences have similar arrangements. Some leagues play only 14 or 15 games while others play all 33. Here is how most college sports leagues stack up: NCAA Football - 12 games, two more than the NFL NHL Hockey - 82 games, one less than the NFL MLB Baseball - 162 games, one more than the NFL PASKAUPA Basketball - 66 games, same as the NBA WAC Basketball - 65 games, same as the NBA WCUSA Football - 6 games, same as the NFL