I am frequently critical of UL and WVa, as the only currently ranked teams they have played hitherto are each other.

BUT, as I look at the human polls, it is possible that the only team we will have beaten that will be ranked at season's end is OU.  In other words, there is a legitimate chance that Nebraska, Missouri (even assuming we play them in the championship game), and A&M all finish the regular season out of the rankings.

Accordingly, two questions:

1. even if we win out, will our SoS allow us to play for the MNC?
   
2. BCS methodology aside, even if we win out do we deserve the MNC shot above a one loss team from the Pac 10, Big 10, or SEC?