Navy football became bowl eligible on Saturday, securing its sixth win faster than it has in 11 seasons. The Midshipmen are contractually guaranteed to appear in the Military Bowl, being held Dec. 28 (2:30 p.m.) at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
Truth be told, the Mids remain hopeful they don't wind up playing in that particular postseason contest.
Navy still has a shot at earning a berth in a New Year's Six Bowl by capturing the American Athletic Conference championship. If that happens and the Midshipmen are the highest-rated team from the Group of Five conferences, they would play in either the Chik-fil-A Peach Bowl on New Year's Eve or the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Day.