FSU Not Bowl Eligible, Still Playing In Bowl Game

[GenericYesMan]

Can't believe some random guy on Reddit figured this out.

The Florida State Seminoles will still play in the Independence Bowl against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles on Dec. 27 despite an issue regarding their 77-6 victory over the Delaware State Hornets on Nov. 18.

According to college football writer Brett McMurphy, "Delaware State did not have enough scholarship grants-in-aid over a two-year period," which meant Florida State's win shouldn't have counted as one of the six victories needed for bowl eligibility.

Florida State to Play in Bowl Game Despite Not Meeting Eligibility Requirements | Bleacher Report

 

[Gapere]

I didn't even know they got to six wins.

 

[5XNC]

I can’t believe you didn’t look 4 threads down and notice a topic about this already.