With only one week left in the regular season, the SAC is still in position to have a major presence in the playoffs. Wingate held onto the number one ranking in Super Region 2 for the third straight week, while Catawba hung onto sixth place (good enough for a post season invitation) and Carson-Newman moved up two spots. As it stands today, The Eagles would not make the field, but we still have a week to play and with just a little bit of help, Carson-Newman could find themselves playing again next Saturday. Here is a look at the current top 10 and who they face this week.

(All records referenced are D2 records only)

1. Wingate (9-0) West Alabama (8-1) v. North Greenville (4-4)
West Alabama should be safe as well, but a loss would mean the difference between hosting and playing on the road, depending on other outcomes. North Greenville could be a dangerous team. The Crusaders are a tougher team than their record would indicate, as Delta State found out last week.

3. Virginia State (8-0)West Georgia (8-2) Bowie State (9-1) Catawba (7-2) v. Lenoir-Rhyne (3-6)
Catawba is in with a win, but probably out if they lose. They could still make it, but would need some other outcomes to work in their favor. They need to win to secure their spot.

7. Delta State (7-3) v. Florida Tech (4-4)
Delta State is in the danger zone. If they lose, their out for sure. Even with a win, they could be vulnerable if all the teams ahead of them stay ahead of them. The SIAC champ could take their 7th spot via earned access.

8. Carson-Newman (6-3)Tuskegee (6-2) West Florida (6-3) at West Georgia (8-2)
West Florida has too far to go to have a realistic shot but having head to head over West Georgia would be a big asset. They would still need a lot of help to have a chance.

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It's the final week of the season already. The SAC will carry on, most likely two teams in the playoffs, but remember that for most of the players suiting up Saturday, this is the last chance for the season. For most of the seniors, it is final time they will get play organized football. I hope every one of them will have a chance to make it count and make one more lasting memory of their time spent playing the game.

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