Complex sentence: Hawaii is given preference in this game if they are bowl eligible, but finished 6--7 in the 2009 season; therefore, the slot will go to another team from the WAC, most likely Nevada or Fresno State.
Split into simpler sentences: Hawaii is given preference in this game if they are bowl eligible. If Hawaii is not bowl eligible the slot will go to another team from the WAC, most likely Nevada or Fresno State.