Interesting to see all of the ineligible teams in bowls.
Missouri State and Delaware are in their first year in the FBS. Aren't they both ineligible?
And Kennesaw State is in their second year.
JMU had to wait until their third year to be allowed to go to a bowl game.
I guess all of the opt outs allowed that?
Posted: 12/19/2025 at 12:50 PM ET
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Interesting to see all of the ineligible teams in bowls.
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-- Truthahn
Dec 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM ET
Truthahn
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12/19/25 12:50 PM ET
Even though the transition from DI-FCS to DI-FBS is a two year process,
-- VTHokie2000
Dec 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM ET
VTHokie2000
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12/20/25 12:16 AM ET
JMU tried the waiver, maybe even both years, but were turned down.
-- Truthahn
Dec 22, 2025 at 01:32 PM ET
Truthahn
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12/22/25 01:32 PM ET
And the bowls needed teams to show up and play.
-- PadrosWindup
Dec 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM ET
PadrosWindup
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12/20/25 10:03 PM ET
Yes, but I think the rules clearly state a team that is still classified as
-- VTHokie2000
Dec 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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12/20/25 10:16 PM ET
All three are in their first trans year to FBS.
-- Truthahn
Dec 22, 2025 at 01:35 PM ET
Truthahn
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12/22/25 01:35 PM ET
Damn the rules; damn the NCAA. If some city wants to host an exhibition
-- 33laszlo99
Jan 04, 2026 at 12:23 PM ET
33laszlo99
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01/04/26 12:23 PM ET
It is possible, all 3 started the "transition" last year depending on when
-- VTHokie2000
Dec 22, 2025 at 03:25 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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12/22/25 03:25 PM ET