**Post updated to reflect that the Tribe currently has 2 losses**

It's time to get the season back on track. But before we do, let's take a macro/big picture view of the Tribe's current playoff chances. By my calculation, if 7-5 were not good enough to qualify for the FCS playoffs the last two years, then W&M must win at least EIGHT games (8-3 record), and can only afford one more loss over the next 7 games of the season (even still, let's hope that 7-4 might be good enough to qualify this year..fingers crossed).

Two of the remaining games come against Towson and Elon, in which the Tribe should be heavily favored (read: two wins). That leaves Villanova, UNH, Hampton, JMU, and Richmond left on the schedule. Of these five games, I think W&M should be favored to beat Villanova and Hampton (read: two more wins). Though neither will be easy.

The remaining three games are likely to be W&M's toughest: UNH, JMU, and Hampton. But assuming that the Tribe needs to go 8-3 to make the playoffs, the team can afford only ONE loss in these games. Theoretically, they can win all three. But they must win 2 of these three, if 8 wins is what it takes. What do you all think? Will 7 wins be enough to qualify for the playoffs this year?

Also, be sure to check out our ever informative preview article for this week's game vs Villanova! We did a Q&A with the Villanova Sports Blog. It's pretty awesome. Check it out here: http://wmsportsblog.com/2015/10/07/previ...villanova/

As always, LET'S GO TRIBE!!!