The NCAA's Football Oversight Committee on Thursday voted to adopt a proposal that allows conferences the flexibility to choose a 5-7 team that has met certain academic standards to fill bowl game opportunities if there aren't enough deserving teams.
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Proposal seeks flexibility for 5-7 teams to fill b...
The NCAA's Football Oversight Committee on Thursday voted to adopt a proposal that allows conferences the flexibility to choose a 5-7 team that has met certain academic standards to fill bowl game opportunities if there aren't enough deserving teams.
Published May 8, 2026, 6:24 PM
Updated May 15, 2026, 7:52 PM1.3K
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