Using the final NPI provided on Inkblots site at 2026–27 Football: Super Region 4.
Note: Ouachita Baptist would have been the last playoff team over Midwestern State if Emporia defeated Ft. Hays State.
Predicted playoff matchups per final NPI:
Midwestern State (9-2) @ 1) Colorado State-Pueblo (11-0)
Western Colorado (10-1) @ 4) Central Washington (9-1)
Ouachita Baptist (9-2) @ 3) Northwest Missouri State (9-1)
Washburn (8-2-1) @ 2) Harding (11-0)
Note: Ouachita Baptist would have been the last playoff team over Midwestern State if Emporia defeated Ft. Hays State.
Predicted playoff matchups per final NPI:
Midwestern State (9-2) @ 1) Colorado State-Pueblo (11-0)
Western Colorado (10-1) @ 4) Central Washington (9-1)
Ouachita Baptist (9-2) @ 3) Northwest Missouri State (9-1)
Washburn (8-2-1) @ 2) Harding (11-0)