▪ Evidence-ledSacramento State · North Dakota StateJun 25, 2026

Will both teams capitalize on their newfound postseason eligibility?

Fans of both programs now have the chance to see their teams compete in bowl games or playoff contests for the first time.

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  1. Sacramento State football will be bowl game-eligible in 2026 with NCAA rule changeSacramento Bee · Jun 25
  2. North Dakota State is coming for college footballYahoo Sports · Jun 25
  3. NCAA votes to grant FCS-to-FBS teams immediate eligibility for bowl games, College Football PlayoffThe New York Times · Jun 25
  4. North Dakota State is eligible for postseason play in 2026Yahoo Sports · Jun 25
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  1. Mountaintop View 6-25-26mwcconnection.com · Jun 25
  2. NCAA lifts postseason ban for transitioning teams, clearing path for Sacramento State footballKCRA · Jun 25
  3. Sacramento State eligible to compete in FBS bowl gamesYahoo · Jun 25
  4. NCAA rule change makes Sacramento State football eligible for College Football Playoff, bowl gamesAOL.com · Jun 25
  5. Sacramento State becomes immediately eligible for bowl games after NCAA voteABC10 · Jun 25

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