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Sun Belt Football: Bowl Eligibility Tracker 2024

Joe Londergan

Sep 28, 2024; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns quarterback Ben Wooldridge (10) runs a keeper during the first half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Sep 28, 2024; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns quarterback Ben Wooldridge (10) runs a keeper during the first half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Bowl Eligible:

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns: Louisiana grabbed their sixth win of the season in Week 8 with a 34-24 win over Coastal Carolina. The Cajuns are eligible for the postseason for the seventh season in a row. Their last bowl win came in the 2021 New Orleans Bowl, Michael Desormeaux's first game as head coach.

James Madison Dukes: JMU beat Southern Miss 32-15 in Week 9 to get to six wins. The Dukes reached their first FBS bowl game last year under Curt Cignetti, but came up short against Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl.

Georgia Southern Eagles: Week 10 saw the Eagles win the fourth quarter 20-0 against South Alabama and secure their sixth win. This marks the third consecutive year that Georgia Southern have become bowl eligible, but they have yet to win a bowl game under Clay Helton.

Marshall Thundering Herd: Charles Huff's team dominated Southern Miss 37-3 in Week 11 to reach bowl eligibility. The Herd have now reached bowl eligibility in eight consecutive seasons. Marshall's last postseason win came in the 2022 Myrtle Beach Bowl.

Texas State Bobcats: Texas State obliterated Southern Miss 58-3 in Week 12 to get their sixth victory of the season. Texas State are bowl eligible for the second time under GJ Kinne, and are seeking just their second bowl game berth in the program's FBS history.

Arkansas State Red Wolves: A close win over Georgia State in Week 12 sends Butch Jones' team to the postseason for the second year in a row. A-State are still seeking their first bowl win since 2019.

Not Yet:

Old Dominion Monarchs (4-6)

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (5-5)

Appalachian State Mountaineers (4-5)

ULM Warhawks (5-5)

South Alabama (5-5)

Eliminated:

Southern Miss Golden Eagles

Troy Trojans

Georgia State Panthers

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Joe Londergan
JOE LONDERGAN

Joe covers college sports from the Group of Five ranks and beyond. He has worked in the sports industry since 2008, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville, and a Master's degree from Seattle University.

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