Well, 79 FBS teams qualified for 41 bowl games this weekend for 82 slots (winning six or more games).
One team, Navy remains at 5-6 and would be bowl eligible with a potential victory over Army.
Per NCAA guidelines, James Madison and Jacksonville State (transitioning to FBS) get in next. After that, 5-7 teams are eligible per their Academic Progress Rate (APR).
Most sports writers are reporting that Minnesota would be the first 5-7 team in as they have the highest APR of 5-7 teams. Next 5-7 teams in APR order are Mississippi State, South Carolina, and 5-6 Army West Point.
Some writers are claiming that the Army-Navy game does not count for bowl selections. This has been unclear since A-N became the last game of the regular season many years ago.
I think the NCAA may have to come out on this during this week, on whether or not bowl selections consider Navy or not. This might open Army up for a bowl given that the BKs can beat the Middies, and a 6-6 team (5-6 per bowl eligibility) would have a better record than Minnesota.
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