Since you all loved this post last week, we’ll roll with it again this week. Here’s 10 games to watch this weekend that could be pivotal when it comes to the Flames’ at-large playoff possibilities. Of course, wins over Charleston Southern and Coastal Carolina, and Liberty secures the auto-bid.
1. Bryant (8-1) @ Sacred Heart (8-2), 12:00
Line: Bryant -1
2. James Madison (7-3) @ Richmond (7-3), 12:30
Line: Richmond -5
A huge game in the Commonwealth, the CAA, and the entire country. The winner should lock up a playoff bid while the loser would face elimination in the season finale next week. We want Richmond to win.
3. Delaware (6-4) @ New Hampshire (8-1), 1pm
Line: New Hampshire -19
Go UNH! A Delaware loss eliminates the Blue Hens.
4. Murray State (3-7) @ Eastern Kentucky (8-2), 1pm
Line: EKU -18
It’s very unlikely, but a win by Murray State would be huge. Eastern Kentucky travels to Gainesville to face Florida next week, and if they drop both games they’re squarely on the bubble.
5. Indiana State (6-4) @ Youngstown State (7-3), 2pm
Line: Youngstown -1
Of course, we want Indiana State, but if they lose, they’re eliminated. With a win, Youngstown State should be in.
6. William & Mary (6-4) @ Towson (4-6), 3pm
Line: William & Mary -7
A Tribe loss would eliminate them from playoff consideration, so root for the Towson Tigers.
7. Northern Iowa (6-4) @ Southern Illinois (6-4), 3pm
Line: NIU -7
Hope Northern Iowa doesn’t have a letdown after their huge upset over North Dakota State last week. Another loss for Southern Illinois, and they’re eliminated.
8. Appalachian State (4-5) @ Arkansas State (6-3), 3pm
Line: Arkansas State -14.5
Traditionally one of the stronger teams in the Sun Belt, Arkansas State is a big favorite over Sun Belt newcomer App State. If the Mountaineers pull the upset, it would further cement the Flames’ FBS win as a quality win. Pull for App State.
9. Idaho State (7-3) @ Montana State (7-3), 3:40
Line: Montana State -3
An Idaho State loss would put them squarely on the bubble entering the final week of the season while Montana State is probably in regardless. We want Montana State to win.
10. McNeese State (6-3) @ SE Louisiana (7-3), 4pm
Line: SELA -7
A McNeese loss would eliminate them, pull for SELA.