NCAA votes away archaic FCS rule, setting up massive opportunities for future schools

https://www.thebiglead.com/ncaa-vot...llege-football-rule-setting-up-opportunities/

If there’s one thing universities with established athletic programs aspire to do, it’s eventually become Division I institutions. College football, in particular, remains the crown jewel of Division I athletics. Now, the NCAA has recognized that this goal is increasingly attainable for many rising programs and has changed a major rule affecting FCS schools seeking to move up to the FBS level.

Reports indicate that the NCAA has voted to eliminate a longstanding rule that prevented transitioning FCS programs from gaining immediate bowl eligibility. Previously, schools moving to the FBS had to wait two years before becoming eligible for postseason bowl games.

Good move

MisterGopher said:

Previously, schools moving to the FBS had to wait two years before becoming eligible for postseason bowl games.

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Delaware played in a bowl in 2025 (its first FBS season) because there were not enough 6-win teams to fill the bowls. They won it too.

I'm glad they changed the rule.

Hooray! More chances to make bowl games based on our team GPA!

Ive never understood the rule (or the delay on postseason eligibility in other sports when moving up to D1). If a school that moves up is good earn to earn a postseason berth, what is the benefit of letting them play? Why was the rule there in the first place?