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Lamar jumps six spots, SFA takes a tumble and Montana State holds the top spot. We're breaking down the biggest moves and the playoff résumé debate.

The Missouri Valley playoff picture is tightening, and the margin for error is disappearing. South Dakota State and Youngstown State are building impressive résumés, but Illinois State, North Dakota and Northern Iowa still have plenty to prove. From pivotal Week 10 matchups to projected final records and postseason probabilities, we're breaking down who's positioned for a seed, who's fighting for an at-large bid and who's running out of time.