Prior to last night’s updated College Football Playoff Rankings, NC State’s chance of landing a Major New Years Day Bowl (NY6) were going to be an uphill battle. With the CFP committee bumping the Wolfpack from #21 to #14, an NY6 bowl became a much more likely scenario.
Joe Giglio of the News & Observer used his trusty Yellow Pad to break down how the Major Bowls would shake out if the season ended today.
A few things have to break NC State’s way in order for the Wolfpack to land in a Major Bowl, because the cards aren’t stacked in their favor.