It may still be hard to believe, but Missouri State football is a playoff contender late in the season.
The Bears have a legitimate shot at making the postseason for the first time since 1990.
Missouri State currently finds itself on the postseason bubble in its first year under head coach Bobby Petrino. The miraculous turnaround will still require a few things to go the Bears' way and it will have to start with MSU beating Youngstown State when the two play on April 10.
The 16-team field will be revealed on April 18. Here's a look at the teams Missouri State is going to be competing with for a spot in the playoffs.