One game at a time for everyone.
When I looked at the 6 teams in the conversation, this is my summary.
Alcorn - One of the best teams in the bunch. Has the hardest remaining schedule (Grambling, at Prairie View, Jackson St.). Has a very stout defense but a very inconsistent offense. Need Alabama St. to drop a game to be in the driver's seat.
Alabama St. - Believe this is the worst team out of the 6. Has the easiest remaining schedule (AAMU, TXSU, JSU, at Prairie View, MVSU). Has a bend but don't break defense. Is very suspect against the run. Offense must show improvement big time because they haven't scored more than 14 points in a SWAC game yet. That might have worked against Alcorn, but unless it improves I see at least 2 losses with the remaining schedule.
Jackson St. - Has the next to hardest remaining schedule (at Southern, Prairie View, at Alabama St., at Alcorn). Has a very good defense that I believe will keep them in every game. Has an offense that is showing improvement but will it be enough to get wins with the remaining schedule.
Grambling - Has the 3rd ranked remaining schedule (at Alcorn, UAPB, MVSU, Southern). Has a defense that is very good at stopping the run but is suspect against the pass. Offense they must find consistency.
Prairie View - Has the next to the easiest schedule (Alcorn, at Jackson St., Alabama St., Texas Southern). Did not look good at all Saturday. Has to prove that lost to Southern was a fluke Must shake off that performance or their season will be over quickly.
Southern - Has the 4th ranked schedule (at TXSU, Jackson St., UAPB, Grambling). Had a very dominating performance against Prairie View. Must prove that game wasn't a fluke. Can't have a let down and end up losing to Texas Southern. All Southern remaining teams have film on new QB now.