Time is running down this season and the teams that can step up in a tough situation, or avoid a letdown in a key spot have the chance to get themselves a step closer to the playoffs.

For three teams, that was beating a ranked opponent in a conference game. And sure, we couldn't wrap up the week without talking about Linfield, North Central and Otterbein. But there are other questions out of the weekend.

Is Linfield for real? Will Mount Union get moved to the East? Who might be the top seed in the West if that happens? Do we really need to worry about anyone other than the three primary contenders for Pool B playoff spots? What happens if DePauw, Centre and Millsaps finish tied? Is Wabash in better shape than expected? Keith McMillan and Pat Coleman explain more in this week's Around the Nation podcast.

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Scroll down for more Saturday coverage. Plus check out our weekend photo galleries:
• John Carroll at No. 20 Ohio Northern
• Gustavus Adolphus at Augsburg