Sorry 1-AA but IMO, the best way to address that is to win a 5th, not root for more out of conference losses by conference members. (Again, keeps our destiny under our control) Besides, although not impossible for NDSU to miss the playoffs this year, it does look pretty unlikely, doesn't it? Being in the strongest 1-AA conference is to YSU's benefit, long term, and the way to keep that reputation is to win the non-conference games!