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- The postseason includes 82 programs, with bowl games starting December 13, 2025.
- Missouri State and Delaware, moving up from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), will fill bowl spots as only 80 teams qualified.
- Auburn's loss to Alabama eliminated their bowl chances, while Kansas State and Louisiana earned eligibility.
- Akron was ruled ineligible due to a failing Academic Progress Rate score as the NCAA will prioritize APR rankings to fill spots.
