Alright, so I got curious the other day, thinking about the end of the football season and all. The question popped into my head: is Mississippi State going to a bowl game this year? You know how it is, you follow the team, you hope for the best, and the bowl game is like that little extra reward at the end.
So, first thing I did was just pull up their final record. Had to see how they actually finished the season, right? I scrolled through the scores, tallied things up in my head, and landed on their final numbers.
Checking the Final Standings
Turns out, they ended the season with a 5-7 record. Five wins, seven losses. Okay, I thought. Five wins.
Then I started thinking about how these bowl game invites work. It’s not like everyone just gets to go. There are rules, you know? Usually, you gotta have a winning record. Most times, that means getting at least six wins. I remember hearing sometimes it’s even seven wins, depending on the year and how many spots there are.
- Checked the final record: 5-7.
- Remembered bowl eligibility rules: Usually need 6+ wins.
So, What’s the Verdict?
Well, putting those two things together… 5 wins just doesn’t usually get you into the bowl picture. It’s below that typical .500 mark, below the six-win threshold that most bowls look for. It’s a bit of a downer, honestly. You always hope your team gets that extra game, that national TV spot.
So, based on my digging around and just knowing how these things generally shake out, it looks like Mississippi State is staying home this bowl season. No bowl game for the Bulldogs this time. It’s tough ending the season that way, knowing there isn’t one more game to watch. Gotta just look ahead to next season, I suppose.
