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November 12th, 2024, 11:22 AM
The Patriot League autobid still to be decided, teams jockeying for playoff positioning matching up against teams playing for their playoff lives, Celebration Bowl berth possibly on the line, capped off by what figures to be the conference champion game in the UAC and a top 5 tussle in the Big Sky.
What is the AGS game of the week?
Bucknell @ Holy Cross This game looks to decide the Patriot League title race and the autobid to the playoffs. If the Bison can win, they will control their destiny going into the season finale against Colgate. If the Crusaders win, Lehigh will control their own destiny if they can win out.
#18 Stony Brook @ #28 New Hampshire If the Seawolves can win out they should be looking at a top 16 seed and a home game in the first round of the playoffs. The Wildcats have already been in playoff mode for 2 weeks and need to keep winning to feel comfortable about their at-large chances come selection Sunday.
#6 Incarnate Word @ #35 Stephen F. Austin With the Southland title all but wrapped up, the Cardinals are looking good for a top 8 seed and a first round bye but they need to win out to get it. Like New Hampshire, the Lumberjacks need to win out to feel good about their at-large chances come selection Sunday.
#13 Missouri State @ #1 North Dakota State The Bison look to hang on to the top spot in the polls and, presumably, playoff seeding. The Bears, who may or may not be eligible for the MVFC championship in their final FCS season, have coasted through the weaker parts of the conference and now can play spoiler to close the season (they host SDSU next week).
#33 South Carolina State @ Morgan State The Bulldogs can clinch the MEAC championship and a berth in the Celebration Bowl. If the Bears can win, it sets up a potential 3-way tie atop the league with these 2 teams and North Carolina Central.
#17 Abilene Christian @ #16 Tarleton State The Wildcats can clinch the UAC championship with a win as well as boost their playoff seeding. Top 8 might be out of reach for them, but somewhere in the 10-12 range is well within reach. The Texans may have a shot at a top 8 seed if they can win out, and a win here would also give them complete control of the SLC going into the final week.
#2 Montana State @ #4 UC Davis The Aggies, coming off their impressive win against Montana under the lights at WaGriz, look to claim the Treasure State championship by taking down Montana State. Oh, and also there’s also the small fact that a win here should propel them into the inside track for a top 2 seed and homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. The Bobcats have yet to be tested this season, and outside of Idaho their schedule has left the door wide open for detractors to still be able to question them. Any questions about just how good they really are will be answered this week.
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What is the AGS game of the week?
Bucknell @ Holy Cross This game looks to decide the Patriot League title race and the autobid to the playoffs. If the Bison can win, they will control their destiny going into the season finale against Colgate. If the Crusaders win, Lehigh will control their own destiny if they can win out.
#18 Stony Brook @ #28 New Hampshire If the Seawolves can win out they should be looking at a top 16 seed and a home game in the first round of the playoffs. The Wildcats have already been in playoff mode for 2 weeks and need to keep winning to feel comfortable about their at-large chances come selection Sunday.
#6 Incarnate Word @ #35 Stephen F. Austin With the Southland title all but wrapped up, the Cardinals are looking good for a top 8 seed and a first round bye but they need to win out to get it. Like New Hampshire, the Lumberjacks need to win out to feel good about their at-large chances come selection Sunday.
#13 Missouri State @ #1 North Dakota State The Bison look to hang on to the top spot in the polls and, presumably, playoff seeding. The Bears, who may or may not be eligible for the MVFC championship in their final FCS season, have coasted through the weaker parts of the conference and now can play spoiler to close the season (they host SDSU next week).
#33 South Carolina State @ Morgan State The Bulldogs can clinch the MEAC championship and a berth in the Celebration Bowl. If the Bears can win, it sets up a potential 3-way tie atop the league with these 2 teams and North Carolina Central.
#17 Abilene Christian @ #16 Tarleton State The Wildcats can clinch the UAC championship with a win as well as boost their playoff seeding. Top 8 might be out of reach for them, but somewhere in the 10-12 range is well within reach. The Texans may have a shot at a top 8 seed if they can win out, and a win here would also give them complete control of the SLC going into the final week.
#2 Montana State @ #4 UC Davis The Aggies, coming off their impressive win against Montana under the lights at WaGriz, look to claim the Treasure State championship by taking down Montana State. Oh, and also there’s also the small fact that a win here should propel them into the inside track for a top 2 seed and homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. The Bobcats have yet to be tested this season, and outside of Idaho their schedule has left the door wide open for detractors to still be able to question them. Any questions about just how good they really are will be answered this week.
Other (please specify in comments)