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Division I Cabinet Ends Two-Year Postseason Ban for FCS-to-FBS Teams
The Division I Cabinet approved legislation on Wednesday removing the transition restriction. North Dakota State and Sacramento State, both moving to FBS in July, would gain immediate eligibility for bowls and the College Football Playoff if they meet on-field requirements.
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The Division I Cabinet approved legislation on Wednesday eliminating the two-year transition penalty for teams moving from FCS to FBS. Effective immediately, transitioning teams become eligible for postseason play if they finish 6-6 and fulfill a conference bowl commitment. North Dakota State and Sacramento State are scheduled to complete the move to FBS in July.
The Division I Cabinet is set to consider formal adoption of the legislation when it meets in June. North Dakota State athletic director Matt Larsen said in May that the proposal is "huge" and beneficial for transitioning programs. He added that it would allow NDSU to qualify for the Mountain West Championship if the team earns that position on the field.
North Dakota State has won 10 FCS national championships in the last 15 years and secured $25 million in donor commitments while finalizing its Mountain West membership, which was announced in February. The school will pay $17.5 million in entry fees.
Sacramento State finished last season 7-5 under first-year head coach Brennan Marion, who left in January to become Colorado's offensive coordinator.
The school hired San Jose State running backs coach Alonzo Carter as replacement and will pay $23 million over five years to complete its move to the MAC.
