UCF wins appeal with NCAA, bowl eligible

quote:

---

UCF has won its bowl ban appeal and will be bowl eligible for the 2013 season, sources told ESPN.

Last year, the NCAA imposed a one-year postseason ban on the football and men's basketball teams as part of widespread sanctions for major recruiting violations. The Committee on Infractions also charged the school with a lack of institutional control.

Appealing the ruling allowed UCF to play in the postseason in 2012. The Knights made an appearance in the Conference USA title game and won the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl 38-17 over Ball State.

Now, it appears, that gamble has paid off as the Knights will be eligible for a potential BCS berth in the AAC in 2013.

---