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NCAA allows 5-7 teams chance at bowl games under new conditions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

NCAA allows 5-7 teams chance at bowl games under new conditions

Summary

NCAA football teams with a 5-7 record could participate in bowl games if needed to fill vacancies, according to a new report. The bowls will select from these teams based on certain criteria, rather than relying solely on academic performance. The future of bowl games is uncertain with the impending expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, prompting discussions about the number of bowl games that will remain. Bowl Season executive director Nick Carparelli indicated that more teams will likely still participate in bowl games than in the playoff.

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Status Watch

•Teams typically need six wins for bowl eligibility.
•Bowl selections for 5-7 teams may not depend on highest APR scores.
•The College Football Playoff is expanding to 24 teams in the coming years.
•Bowl Season executive director suggests many bowl games may disappear.

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6:00 PMYahoo Sports — NCAA football teams with 5-7 records will have chance to participate in bowl games, but there’s a catch

What they're saying

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With the College Football Playoff expanding in the years to come , there are a lot of questions around NCAA football regarding the future of bowl games. In the past, teams with 5-7 season records have sometimes been able to participate in bowl games. According to a new report, that trend will continue under specific circumstances. “NEW: If teams […] The post NCAA football teams with 5-7 records will have chance to participate in bowl games, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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