Scary Fact

[jegbomb52]

We haven't scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter or overtime of the last 4 games...

thats how you go from 4-0, to 4-4 real quick.

[TravelingPanther]

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We have been outscored by the opposing team in each of the past four games.

[ubuntuCAT]

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We are likely missing the playoffs and are a total of 4 plays from being undefeated and #1 in the nation.

[JayJ79]

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We are likely missing the playoffs and are a total of 4 plays from being undefeated and #1 in the nation.

Heck, I'd argue that if just one play had gone different in the NDSU game (Farley not getting hurt, or one of any number of plays that would have allowed us to win that game), it would have changed the outcome of the next three games as well.

but of course, the "what if" game doesn't do anyone any good.

[Codytwo]

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Heck, I'd argue that if just one play had gone different in the NDSU game (Farley not getting hurt, or one of any number of plays that would have allowed us to win that game), it would have changed the outcome of the next three games as well.

but of course, the "what if" game doesn't do anyone any good.

In an alternate universe we are undefeated......so at least we've got that going for us!

[northwest iowa panther]

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Heck, I'd argue that if just one play had gone different in the NDSU game (Farley not getting hurt, or one of any number of plays that would have allowed us to win that game), it would have changed the outcome of the next three games as well.

but of course, the "what if" game doesn't do anyone any good.

Losing Farley was the tipping point--that just couldn't happen--when it did, the defense has taken an entirely different direction.

[ban basketball]

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I haven't read all of the posts since the game yesterday, so I apologize if this has already been covered, but are we pretty much eliminated from any chance of a playoff birth now, except for a possible at large pick?

[JayJ79]

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I haven't read all of the posts since the game yesterday, so I apologize if this has already been covered, but are we pretty much eliminated from any chance of a playoff birth now, except for a possible at large pick?

UNI has basically been playing for an at-large pick ever since they lost in Fargo (only way to win the AQ after that would have been for UNI to win out and NDSU to lose twice, which wasn't going to happen).

If UNI wins out, I'm thinking they make the playoffs given: their close loss at NDSU, the FBS win, and the three-straight OT losses

However, unless the UNI players and coaches can somehow magical panacea, I just don't see them winning out. If they win 3 and lose one, they may still be in the discussion, but I don't think they'd make the cut.

[ban basketball]

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UNI has basically been playing for an at-large pick ever since they lost in Fargo (only way to win the AQ after that would have been for UNI to win out and NDSU to lose twice, which wasn't going to happen).

If UNI wins out, I'm thinking they make the playoffs given: their close loss at NDSU, the FBS win, and the three-straight OT losses

However, unless the UNI players and coaches can somehow magical panacea, I just don't see them winning out. If they win 3 and lose one, they may still be in the discussion, but I don't think they'd make the cut.

I was under the understanding that the NDSU loss would not have prevented them from getting in, as long as they kept their future losses to a minimum.

[mwatje]

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In an alternate universe we are undefeated......so at least we've got that going for us!

Alternate universe PN has already bought tickets to Frisco and chartered a flight...

[in_the_stands]

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At this point the Bears in Springfield are looking like a tough assignment, let alone next week at ILSU or YSU after that.

At least we can't finish 5-6 again.

[JayJ79]

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I was under the understanding that the NDSU loss would not have prevented them from getting in, as long as they kept their future losses to a minimum.

I was responding to your "except for a possible at-large pick" clause.
Only one team in the conference gets the "automatic qualifier" spot in the playoffs. Any additional teams from the conference would have to get in via at-large picks.

The loss at NDSU pretty much eliminated UNI's chance for the AQ spot, but they were definitely still in contention for a likely at-large pick at that point. The three subsequent losses, however, have greatly lessened the chance of being picked for one of the 13 at-large spots in the playoffs.

[ban basketball]

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I was responding to your "except for a possible at-large pick" clause.
Only one team in the conference gets the "automatic qualifier" spot in the playoffs. Any additional teams from the conference would have to get in via at-large picks.

The loss at NDSU pretty much eliminated UNI's chance for the AQ spot, but they were definitely still in contention for a likely at-large pick at that point. The three subsequent losses, however, have greatly lessened the chance of being picked for one of the 13 at-large spots in the playoffs.

Gotcha. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

[Mrs.Panther2317]

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If UNI wins out, I'm thinking they make the playoffs given: their close loss at NDSU, the FBS win, and the three-straight OT losses
However, unless the UNI players and coaches can somehow magical panacea, I just don't see them winning out. If they win 3 and lose one, they may still be in the discussion, but I don't think they'd make the cut.

While I like that you are optimistic, I think UNI has to not only win out but win out big to make it in. I still think even then it would be a stretch but win the rest of the games by 20 & they would at least get the committee talking. Personally, I think they are only playing for a winning season at this point. Not even sure that is very realistic.

[jegbomb52]

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While I like that you are optimistic, I think UNI has to not only win out but win out big to make it in. I still think even then it would be a stretch but win the rest of the games by 20 & they would at least get the committee talking. Personally, I think they are only playing for a winning season at this point. Not even sure that is very realistic.

if we win out (IF IF IF IF) we are a lock.

FBS win. Look no further.