The farther into the season we get, the more important each series feels. Realistically, the first game is as important as the last, but that can be hard to see at this point of the season on the line with so much left to decide.

The past weekend matched the top with the bottom and the teams in the middle against each other. It certainly looks like the teams that are rebuilding are going to have every opportunity to play spoiler this season.

General Storylines

Central Michigan at the top, and a crowded cut line