That question, if the regular-season were to end today, does Northern Iowa belong in the 24-team playoff field?
The Panthers (5-4 overall, 4-2 in Missouri Valley Conference) stated their case emphatically Saturday with their 34-29 victory over sixth-ranked South Dakota Saturday in the UNI-Dome.
Asked if he felt his team was top ten team in his post-game press conference, Panther head coach Mark Farley flipped the question.
"I will ask you back, we're 3-1 against No. 2, No.