First off, YSU needs to win on Saturday, or all the playoff discussion is mute. Given the way this team has performed against the top teams in the MFVC this year, and under Woolford, that will be a HUGE task. And, we all remember what happened last year in the final game of the season, against a much lesser opponent than Indy State.
As for the CAA, it is likely they will get at most 2-3 teams in the playoffs this year. Alot of great points have been made about "money games", and also about teams in the MVFC beating each other up. Such is the nature of being in the top conference in the country. A win for YSU gives the team a slim hope. A win for Indy State is a guarantee for a playoff spot. In most seasons, YSU at 7-4 with a win over PITT would be a sure at large selection. But, unfortunately, this is not most years. With this projected field, EKU(8-3) at #15 in GPI is left out of the playoffs. Stony Brook(9-2 with a win over Army) and #23 in GPI is left out. Nova at 8-3 with a win over Delaware on Saturday and #22 in GPI is left out. Richmond, which will be 8-3 with a win over Willaim & Mary(2-8) and at #24 GPI is left out. YSU is presently #21 in the GPI. Most likely scenario even if YSU wins, would be EKU(#15 in GPI) replacing Indy State, with YSU being one of the last teams left out. Hope I'm wrong..... GO PENGUINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!