Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo almost looked dumbfounded when a reporter asked him how it felt to be bowl eligible.
Navy's football program clinched a berth in the postseason for the 13th time in the past 14 years by winning its sixth game on Saturday at EverBank Field. That accomplishment was the last thing on the minds of the Midshipmen after they held on for a thrilling 28-27 upset of Notre Dame.
"We're kind of euphoria right now. We're on cloud nine about beating Notre Dame," Niumatalolo said. "I guess it feels good to be bowl eligible.