Just one week left in the regular season and 3 teams still have a chance to own at least a share of the conference championship. Who will win the Big South’s coveted auto-bid to the FCS playoffs, and will any Big South teams receive an at-large?

Note: last week’s ranking in parenthesis.

1. (2) Coastal Carolina 10-1, 4-1

The Chanticleers didn’t skip a beat following their first loss of the season as they rolled to a 46-13 rout over Presbyterian. With the win and Charleston Southern’s loss, Coastal clinches at least a share of the conference championship. Regardless of the outcome of the CSU/Liberty game this weekend, the Chanticleers should be a lock for the playoffs.

Next: @ South Carolina

2. (1) Charleston Southern 10-2, 3-1

Charleston Southern’s matchup with Gardner-Webb did not have much impact on their chances at the Big South auto-bid, and the Buccaneers played like it. CSU lost to Gardner-Webb 27-10 after trailing 20-0 at halftime. Still, if CSU defeats Liberty Saturday, the Buccaneers will clinch the Big South’s auto-bid, and advance to the FCS playoffs for the first time in school history.

Next: vs Liberty

3. (3) Liberty 7-4, 3-1

Liberty rolled over Division II opponent Brevard, 59-21, to win their 4th consecutive game. Can the Flames grab a share of the conference championship with a win over Charleston Southern this weekend?

Next: @ Charleston Southern

4. (6) Gardner-Webb 6-5, 1-3

The Runnin’ Bulldogs with the upset of the week after they knocked off Charleston Southern 27-10. Not a bad rebound after dropping four out of five games. With a win Saturday, GWU will give the Big South 4 teams with winning records on the season.

Next: @ Presbyterian

5. (4) Presbyterian 3-7, 1-3

The Blue Hose had no match for Lorenzo Taliaferro and Coastal as they lost 46-13. Presbyterian finishes their season at home against Gardner-Webb with 4th place in the conference on the line.

Next: vs Gardner-Webb

6. (5) VMI 2-9, 1-4

The Keydets lost to the Citadel 31-10 and will close out their final season in the Big South with a home contest against Bucknell

Next: vs Bucknell