The race for college football bowl eligibility saw UCF, Northern Illinois, Rice, and Syracuse among the teams securing their spots. UCF defeated Houston, becoming the 70th bowl-eligible team, while Northern Illinois also secured their spot. The number of teams still alive to get bowl-eligible reduced to 15, with 11 spots remaining. Rice, Syracuse, and Louisiana also became bowl-eligible, leaving only 10 teams needed to fill the remaining openings. With 77 teams already eligible, the final two spots were expected to go to Cal and Colorado State, with James Madison and Jacksonville State guaranteed bowl berths due to the shortage of 6-win teams. Ultimately, there were 79 bowl-eligible teams for the 82 spots, with James Madison, Jacksonville State, and Minnesota filling the remaining spots.
It's official: FBS newcomers James Madison and Jacksonville State are bowl bound 😍 https://t.co/r9TGbmBs0m
We finished with 79 bowl-eligible teams for 82 spots. James Madison and Jax State both get in. And so does 5-7 Minnesota (highest APR) if it so chooses.
UCF pulls away from rival Houston, earns 8th straight bowl appearance | 3 takeaways https://t.co/oiMpawSSz2
In the end, there were 79 bowl eligible teams of the 82 needed. James Madison, Jacksonville St and Minnesota will be added to fill the bowls.
James Madison, Jacksonville State primed for bowl berths thanks to two SEC teams losing https://t.co/m1miRlQeW1
FWIW, there are 82 bowl bids. 78 teams are currently set. 3 teams remain options: Cal (winning), Colo St (losing) and Navy (vs Army in 2 weeks). UPDATE: Navy needed to win this week. I’m dumb. JMU and Jax St would get in if not enough 6-win teams. If spots for 5-7 teams,…
FWIW, there are 82 bowl bids. 78 teams are currently set. 3 teams remain options: Cal (winning), Colo St (losing) and Navy (vs Army in 2 weeks). JMU and Jax St would get in if not enough 6-win teams. Army, too, can get to 6-6 but would have 2 Ws vs FCS if win vs Navy. If…
JAMES MADISON AND JACKSONVILLE STATE ARE GOING BOWLING ✅🎉 https://t.co/DfJanilNci
JAMES MADISON AND JACKSONVILLE STATE ARE GOING BOWLING ✅🎉 https://t.co/mDkuZJ0W5u
After South Carolina’s loss to Clemson, both James Madison & Jacksonville State are guaranteed bowl berths, regardless if Cal & Colorado State win later tonight!!! Confirmed by @Brett_McMurphy!! JAMES MADISON AND JAX STATE CELEBRATE!! https://t.co/ROusfkLhB4
With Florida and South Carolina failing to get to 6 wins, we will officially be at least 2 bowl teams short. Welcome to Bowl Season, James Madison and Jax State.
Bowl update w/2 games left: 80 teams in (including James Madison & Jacksonville State) Final 2 spots go to Cal (if it beats UCLA) & Colorado State (if it beats Hawaii) But if there's only 1 win b/w Cal/CSU, then Minnesota (5-7) is in. If both Cal/CSU lose, then Minnesota & Miss… https://t.co/EPYfzdEfd0
By my count, James Madison and Jacksonville State are guaranteed bowl bids as we won't have enough 6-6 teams. Still TBD how many 5-7 teams we may need this postseason.
It's official: Clemson's Dabo Swinney beating South Carolina guarantees bowl berths for both James Madison & Jacksonville State
Florida is out, so we will not have more than 81 bowl eligible teams. That’s a spot for James Madison or Jacksonville St. South Carolina is losing under 6:00 to go, so they could both be in shortly.
End of 3rd: #USF 41, Charlotte 14
And @John_Cannon8's kick is up & good from 31! 3Q 2:08 | USF 41, Charlotte 14 #ComeToTheBay | #StayInTheBay https://t.co/8fXMdF0DzR
As of 9 p.m. ET, only 5 teams left to get bowl eligible & fill final 5 spots to get to 82 teams UF leads FSU 12-7 (half) SCar trails w/Clemson 10-7 (2nd) USF leads Charlotte 14-7 (2nd) Cal +9 UCLA, 10:30 pm ET CSU -5½ at Hawaii, 11 pm If fewer than 82 teams get eligible,… https://t.co/HzXZE01jKL
There are 77 bowl eligible teams and five teams left that can get to six wins (FL, Cal, USF, SC, CSU). Two are favored. If they all win, JMU and Jax St are out.
With the afternoon slate done and close Illinois/BYU/Wazzu losses, 5 bowl bids remain! • 5 teams can claim a bowl tonight: USF, Colorado State, South Carolina, Florida, California • Navy can claim a bowl in 2 weeks • JMU and Jax State are next in • Minnesota, Mississippi… https://t.co/1HOmhu8uwk
So far, there are 77 eligible bowl teams and 5 going for eligibility tonight (Cal, South Carolina, Florida, USF, Colorado State) Next in line: James Madison and Jacksonville State Top 3 in APR (in order): Minnesota, Mississippi State, South Carolina
5* teams that must win their final game to be bowl eligible (*Navy has 1 game left but may not bowl due to scheduling) for 5 Bowl Spots. 3 of the 5 teams to must lose in order to get Jax St & James Madison into a bowl game. Congrats Cajuns, Herd & VT!! (Hope math is right) https://t.co/TtetpZDBCg
As of 6 p.m. ET, 8 teams (UCF, NIU, Rice, Syracuse, ODU, Louisiana, Marshall, Virginia Tech) got bowl eligible today (77 total) so we are down to 9 teams still alive for final 5 spots to fill all 82 spots llini trails N'western 28-23 (3rd) Minnesota trails Wis 21-14 (3rd) BYU… https://t.co/sJ36Qghkup
8 bowl bids remain, and 3 5-6 teams currently lead by 3+ TDs. Looking pretty unlikely that any 5-7 teams go bowling this year. JMU still looks in play, for now. 👀
12* teams that must win their final game to be bowl eligible (*Navy has 1 game left but may not bowl due to scheduling) for 8 Bowl Spots. 6 of the 12 teams to must lose in order to get Jax St & James Madison into a bowl game. Congrats Rice, Cuse & ODU!! (Hope math is right) https://t.co/L4hiEWJP5M
Teams to clinch bowl eligibility so far in Week 13: ◦ Eastern Michigan ◦ Northern Illinois ◦ Rice ◦ Syracuse ◦ UCF ◦ Utah State https://t.co/mGAavStebL
Syracuse becomes 4th team to get bowl eligible today, making 73 teams in for 82 spots. Now only 9 teams needed to fill remaining bowl openings w/13 teams still alive
UCF wraps up regular season with win over Houston for bowl bid https://t.co/pPGTTGlUrH
Rice latest team to become bowl-eligible today, joining UCF & NIU. Now only 10 teams needed to fill remaining openings. 14 teams still alive (listed 1st) Syracuse 21, Wake 17 (3rd q) ODU 0, Ga State 21 (half) Louisiana 17, ULM 7 (2nd) Illini 0, N'western 7 (1st) Minnesota 7, Wis… https://t.co/GIkYUQd9z3
15* teams that must win their final game to be bowl eligible (*Navy has 1 game left but may not bowl due to scheduling) for 11 Bowl Spots. Now, 6 of the 15 teams to must lose in order to get Jax St & James Madison into a bowl game. Congrats UCF & NIU!! (Hope math is correct) https://t.co/jtyDn75p6x
UCF wraps up regular season with win over Houston for bowl bid https://t.co/rwocUSqpg9
Northern Illinois defeats Kent State to become 71st bowl eligible team. 15 teams still alive w/11 spots remaining
QUICK RECAP: #UCF wraps up regular-season with win over Houston, bowl bid. https://t.co/7fHR5wJA9j https://t.co/YG52ZW41xg
FINAL #UCF 27, Houston 13 Knights are bowl-eligible. https://t.co/E6tL89t7BL
UCF defeats Houston to become 70th bowl eligible team. 16 teams still alive w/12 spots remaining
END OF 3RD #UCF 27, Houston 10 https://t.co/uwYjxthvCR
As of 2 pm ET, down to 17 teams alive to get bowl-eligible (marking Navy as a loss). 13 teams needed to fill all 82 spots. Teams listed 1st need win UCF 20, UH 10 (3rd q) NIU 10, Kent St 17 (half) Rice 7, FAU 7 (2nd q) Syracuse -2½ Wake, 2 pm ET ODU -2½ Ga State, 2 pm Louisiana… https://t.co/5Ysffi8iPG
Three plays. 81 yards. 53 seconds. UCF leads Houston 20-10.
HALFTIME #UCF 13, Houston 10 https://t.co/HJsiaQjDiY
18 teams still alive to get bowl-eligible & 13 teams needed to fill all 82 spots. Teams listed 1st need win UCF -14 Houston, noon ET Navy +19½ at SMU, noon NIU -19½ at Kent St, noon Rice -4 FAU, 1 pm Syracuse -2½ Wake, 2 pm ODU -2½ Ga State, 2 pm Louisiana -12½ ULM, 3 pm UF +6½… https://t.co/PCCSNIMuxd
It's do-or-die for UCF with bowl bid on the line vs. Houston https://t.co/4SCityxSZD
Live updates: UCF football closes regular season vs. Houston, seeks bowl eligibility https://t.co/NDJ83E5V7W
👀 Updated bowl eligibility tracker: 69 teams in, 13 are needed. 18 teams still alive today. Of the 18, 11 favored (8 by a TD or less). Plus order 5-7 teams will fill spots based on APR rankings. JMU & Jax State will get in before teams w/5-7 records ⤵️ https://t.co/Ow24zflzME