Preferred Walk-On
November 17th, 2019, 07:53 PM
Last week of the regular season everybody. Thanks for voting this year. In fact, we had our most voters (98) for last week's (Week 12) slate of games. Although one game this week stands out due to rivalry, ranking, and playoff seed implications, there are many other compelling games, due to the stakes riding on their outcomes. Should be a great final weekend, and an exciting selection show for many. Enjoy!
#3 Montana @ #8 Montana State - Brawl of the Wild, enough said. Is there enough room in the top 8 for four Big Sky seeds? The Cats hope to test that theory, while the Griz look to avenge the past three years.
Delaware @ #10 Villanova - Are the Wildcats a top 8 seed? Not if they lose to the Blue Hens. However, a win by Villanova makes this argument go from a whisper to at least an inside-voice/low roar level.
#15 Central Connecticut State @ Duquesne - Can an NEC team with an undefeated FCS record and a close loss to an FBS team sneak into a seed? Duquesne looks to recreate the magic of last year's first round and play spoiler.
#13 Central Arkansas @ Incarnate Word - The Bears this year have ranged from playoff seed to WTF. While the Southland autobid lies in another GOTW candidate, a Bears' win makes a strong case for three from the Southland.
#11 Wofford @ #34 The Citadel - Despite their slow start, the Terriers control their own destiny. A win by Wofford means the SoCon title and eight straight FCS wins. Could it also mean a seed? The Bulldogs look to end their up-and-down season on a positive note (and keep the tiniest sliver of hope for postseason alive).
#25 Nicholls State @ #18 Southeastern Louisiana - The Lions have been a nice surprise this year, and appear to have regained their footing after stumbling a bit midseason. The story is very similar for the Colonels. And while both appear to be playoff bound, this is for the Southland conference title (or a share thereof) and autobid.
#35 Maine @ New Hampshire - Win, and you're on the bubble. Lose, and you are out. With five CAA teams at 4-3 in the conference (3rd-7th place) and four of these teams teetering on 6-7 wins, there is no room for error in this one.
#26 Albany @ Stony Brook - A win for the Great Danes, and they secure 2nd place in the CAA (and assure a playoff bid). A loss, and the Great Danes become part of the milieu of mediocrity described above and put the decision in the hands of the committee.
#35 Chattanooga @ Virginia Military Institute - Every time it appears that Mocs are dead, they take a breath. They need this win to be 7-5 and have even a glimmer of hope for Thanksgiving football.
Honorable Mentions/Other:
#37 UC Davis @ #4 Sac State - seed implications for Hornets.
Elon @ #21 Towson - playoff security for Tigers (8-4).
Georgetown @ Holy Cross - Crusaders for Patriot title and 7-5 (winning) record.
Lafayette @ Lehigh - Holy Cross loss and Lafayette win, hello Patriot League champ and autobid with a 4-8 record.
#3 Montana @ #8 Montana State - Brawl of the Wild, enough said. Is there enough room in the top 8 for four Big Sky seeds? The Cats hope to test that theory, while the Griz look to avenge the past three years.
Delaware @ #10 Villanova - Are the Wildcats a top 8 seed? Not if they lose to the Blue Hens. However, a win by Villanova makes this argument go from a whisper to at least an inside-voice/low roar level.
#15 Central Connecticut State @ Duquesne - Can an NEC team with an undefeated FCS record and a close loss to an FBS team sneak into a seed? Duquesne looks to recreate the magic of last year's first round and play spoiler.
#13 Central Arkansas @ Incarnate Word - The Bears this year have ranged from playoff seed to WTF. While the Southland autobid lies in another GOTW candidate, a Bears' win makes a strong case for three from the Southland.
#11 Wofford @ #34 The Citadel - Despite their slow start, the Terriers control their own destiny. A win by Wofford means the SoCon title and eight straight FCS wins. Could it also mean a seed? The Bulldogs look to end their up-and-down season on a positive note (and keep the tiniest sliver of hope for postseason alive).
#25 Nicholls State @ #18 Southeastern Louisiana - The Lions have been a nice surprise this year, and appear to have regained their footing after stumbling a bit midseason. The story is very similar for the Colonels. And while both appear to be playoff bound, this is for the Southland conference title (or a share thereof) and autobid.
#35 Maine @ New Hampshire - Win, and you're on the bubble. Lose, and you are out. With five CAA teams at 4-3 in the conference (3rd-7th place) and four of these teams teetering on 6-7 wins, there is no room for error in this one.
#26 Albany @ Stony Brook - A win for the Great Danes, and they secure 2nd place in the CAA (and assure a playoff bid). A loss, and the Great Danes become part of the milieu of mediocrity described above and put the decision in the hands of the committee.
#35 Chattanooga @ Virginia Military Institute - Every time it appears that Mocs are dead, they take a breath. They need this win to be 7-5 and have even a glimmer of hope for Thanksgiving football.
Honorable Mentions/Other:
#37 UC Davis @ #4 Sac State - seed implications for Hornets.
Elon @ #21 Towson - playoff security for Tigers (8-4).
Georgetown @ Holy Cross - Crusaders for Patriot title and 7-5 (winning) record.
Lafayette @ Lehigh - Holy Cross loss and Lafayette win, hello Patriot League champ and autobid with a 4-8 record.