North Carolina FBS Bowl Eligibility Tracker
Season Overview
The 2025 college football season is set to begin with all seven North Carolina FBS programs starting fresh at 0-0. As teams need six wins to qualify for bowl games, this tracker will monitor each program's progress throughout the season toward postseason eligibility.
State Summary
2025 Season Outlook
Coming off the 2024 season where North Carolina programs showed strong bowl potential, all seven teams enter 2025 with renewed hope for postseason play. The ACC contingent of Duke, North Carolina, NC State, and Wake Forest will face the challenges of conference play, while Appalachian State, Charlotte, and East Carolina will navigate their respective conferences in pursuit of bowl eligibility.
Key Storylines to Watch
- Multiple Bowl Teams: Can North Carolina send 4+ teams to bowl games again in 2025?
- Group of 5 Success: Can App State, Charlotte, and East Carolina go bowling with new coaches?
- State Record: What's the maximum number of North Carolina teams that could reach bowl eligibility?
Historical Context
In recent years, North Carolina has typically sent 3-4 teams to bowl games. The state will look to match or exceed that number in 2025.