 On January 7, 2007, the Bobcats were defeated by Southern Mississippi 28–7 in the 2007 GMAC Bowl.The Bobcats followed up the impressive 2006 campaign with a 6–6 record in 2007, and was one of 6 bowl eligible programs that was not invited to post-season play.The Bobcats returned to the post-season in 2009, posting a 9-3 regular season record and another MAC East Championship.