It's too far along in the season to ignore what some teams have accomplished any longer. We've written about Lebanon Valley already, but there are others on the list.

Such as Springfield, which still has playoff hopes even if it doesn't control its own Empire 8 destiny, having lost to Alfred. But

Also, suddenly, it seems Washington and Jefferson has lost more PAC championships than it's won over the past five years. What happened? That's one of many topics Keith McMillan and Pat Coleman take on in this week's Around the Nation podcast.

In addition, get their take on the first regional rankings and a look at how they might change. Find out how a backup quarterback prepares and gets prepared for being thrust into the lineup, and how it makes a difference for everyone else on the offense. Plus, a look back at Dome Day and Maine Maritime's record rushing performance.

That and more ... frankly, a lot more, in the Around the Nation podcast.

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Scroll down for more Saturday coverage. Plus check out our weekend photo galleries:

• Baldwin-Wallace at No. 19 Ohio Northern
• Lebanon Valley at Widener
• RPI at Union
• Lewis and Clark at Menlo
• Concordia-Moorhead or St. Olaf