Mario Moccia’s message Thursday largely was this: Sometimes the system, in fact, works.
Earlier in the day, New Mexico State learned from the NCAA that its appeal to the governing body’s Football Oversight Committee has been viewed favorably, thus making it probable that the 5-6 Aggies are going to a bowl game. Here’s why:
Though a six-win season and a .500 record are typically minimums to be bowl eligible, only 79 such qualifying teams existed as of Thursday for 82 slots.
Buffalo (5-6) may become the 80th if it beats Akron (2-9) Friday, leaving two slots open to five-win teams.