What is a postseason ineligibility consequence?

• A. A financial penalty to the program.
• B. A ban from postseason contests.
• C. A requirement to relocate postseason games.
• D. A temporary loss of practice time.

Answer: (B)

Postseason ineligibility means a team is not allowed to participate in postseason events because of sanctions or eligibility violations. The essence of this consequence is a ban from postseason contests, so even if the team earns a spot or would qualify based on regular-season results, they cannot compete in postseason games, tournaments, or bowls. This distinction matters because other sanctions—like fines or penalties affecting practice time or schedules—are separate disciplinary actions and don’t by themselves block postseason participation. A relocation of postseason games isn’t the idea behind ineligibility either; the core effect is the prohibition from competing in postseason play.