Buffalo (3-5, 1-3) vs. Akron (4-4, 3-1)
Four games left. Two against teams tied for first place in the MAC East. Two against teams with one combined MAC win. Even though the Bulls only have one MAC win, their fate is ahead of them. The schedule allows them to make up ground, which keeps the goal of winning the MAC East still in sight. The other goal of going to a bowl game is certainly in sight.
But the margin for error is nearly gone. Which is why Saturday's game at Akron is crucial.