NCAA abolishes FCS bowl eligibility rule for transitioning schools
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 11:42 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The NCAA has voted to eliminate a rule that delayed bowl game eligibility for Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) schools moving to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Previously, schools had to wait two years after transitioning before qualifying for postseason play. This change provides immediate bowl eligibility for programs like Sacramento State and North Dakota State University if they achieve a 6-6 record. The decision aims to support the growth of rising athletic programs, such as the University of West Georgia, which recently completed its Division I transition. Potential further changes may arise from ongoing discussions about NIL regulations and the Protect College Sports Act.
- •The NCAA has removed a two-year wait for bowl eligibility.
- •Schools like Sacramento State and North Dakota State can immediately pursue FBS membership.
- •University of West Georgia recently transitioned to Division I and benefits from this rule.
- •Changes align with the growing competitiveness in college athletics amid NIL developments.
- 11:42 PMYahoo Sports — NCAA votes away archaic FCS rule, setting up massive opportunities for future schools
"If there’s one thing universities with established athletic programs aspire to do, it’s eventually become Division I institutions. College football, in particular, remains the crown jewel of Division I athletics. Now, the NCAA has recognized that this goal is increasingly…
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