The "Group of Five" refers to a collection of five athletic conferences in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. These conferences include the American Athletic Conference, Mountain West Conference, Conference USA, Sun Belt Conference, and Mid-American Conference. They are often contrasted with the "Power Five" conferences, which are considered more prestigious and financially lucrative. The Group of Five conferences aim to compete at a high level in college football while facing challenges in resources and exposure. They often seek opportunities for their teams to participate in major bowl games and to gain recognition on a national scale.