Playoff Talk 2024 We all want to beat Montana St. this weekend, but if we lose, I think how we lose could be the difference between the 4 and 5 seed. If the game is close and we lose by 7, I can't see any other team taking the 4 spot. But, If we get blown out then???? Of course, if USD beats NDSU that changes the whole scenario. I can't see us losing to sac given the trajectory of both teams. 2 guaranteed home games vs. 1 is a huge difference. The only other teams that could jump us? Mercer, USD (if they lose a tight one to NDSU). I can't see Idaho, UIW or Richmond getting the 4 spot. The selection process is all about optics and we don't want to be in the wrong side of that.