I would disagree.
Again, my posts here are to the fans, not the players - they have a few team coaches to guide them.
We need to be moving our way up with 8 games left.
S Ill
Missouri
Youngstown
SDSU
ACU
Indiana St
SD
NDSU
By not being in the top 25, one does not jump into the top 8 in the last week or two of the season.
Being that 8 teams get a bye, followed up by a home game - I'd say go for it, earlier the better.
Now, you of all fans seems to be unsatisfied by not having a top team? And, I'd add your wheel is squeaky.
I would put you in the category of just getting in the Top 8 isn't even good enough?