Thursday Quickies: Bowl Eligibility Edition

In an unusual year for college football, and sports in general, it seems only fair that the college football postseason would be altered as well.

The NCAA Division I Council waived all win requirements for bowl eligibility on Wednesday, meaning teams with losing records will be eligible for bowl games.

The ruling allows all 127 teams currently participating in the Bowl Subdivision to be eligible for the postseason.

Normally teams have to reach six wins, but with abbreviated schedules, it seemed unlikely enough teams would reach that mark.

This is, of course, good news for Kentucky. By most standards, Kentucky could go 5-5 this season with an all-SEC schedule and the season could be considered a success.

We’re still not totally sure what the bowl season will look like, but this opens things up for some compelling postseason matchups.

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Quickies

Kentucky defense preparing for matchup with Vols - KSR

The Wildcats will have their hands full against Tennessee’s offense.

UK-UT could be decided by offensive line play - Herald Leader

A big game for the Big Blue Wall.

How have COVID restrictions slowed UK Basketball bonding? - Cats Pause

It’s a challenge, especially with so many newcomers.

Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19 - ESPN

Saban and Alabama’s AD both tested positive.

Travel a cause for concern with mounting number of cases in CFB - SI

It’s reasonable to wonder what could be next for college football.

Rajon Rondo planning to opt out of Lakers contract - Yahoo

Rondo could be leaving L.A.

How many more championships will LeBron win? - Bleacher Report

The odds aren’t great for his age, but LeBron is defying those.