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Bowl Games Set for 82 Teams in 2025

11/30/2025

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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.