I think in order for the G5 to make the best possible run at the playoffs, top G5 programs should leave an an open date with an understanding that the top 2 (highest ranked) teams will face each other opening day the next year.
Example:
USF vs. Western Michgan. 2017 - opening day.
Then #3 G5 play against #4 G5,
Then #5 G5 vs #6 G5, and so on.
It's like mini G5 tournament....
USF WBB play in mini tournaments throughout the regular season, I want our football program to do the same.
I think if we play WMU instead of Stony Brook, we could be playoff bound for sure.