Alex Skinner, who took over the No. 1 QB spot for Laval after Tristan Grenon's injury. Grenon still out with injury so Skinner should start again this Sunday against Sherbrooke. (Photo by Yan Doublet, Laval Rouge et Or Athletics) More

After a predictable weekend with limited action in CIS football last weekend – two of the four conferences took the week off for Thanksgiving – there’s no movement in my CIS Top 10 as we are coming down the home stretch, leading into the post-season.

We're watching two records closely in what is a probably going to be a lopsided contest between the host Western Mustangs and 2-5 York Lions, while Alex Skinner is still likely to start with injury trouble still haunting the Laval Rouge et Or at the quarterback spot late in the season. There's a few playoff stakes to monitor this weekend, too:

The Mustangs are just 17 points shy of breaking McMaster’s single-season record for points in a season. Entering the season finale with 408 points in seven games, Western needs just 17 to set a new conference mark, surpassing Greg Marshall’s 2003 McMaster Marauders and their 424 point season. Western has scored 50 or more points in six of seven contests this season. The OUA benchmark ranks third amongst CIS football teams, as Laval’s 481 point season in 2003 is the CIS record. To reach that record, Western would need to score 73.

Meanwhile, Lirim Hajrullahu is just nine points shy of the CIS all-time scoring record. The St. Catharines, Ont., native enters the game with 402 career points, eight behind Ottawa’s Neil Lumsden who holds the record with 410 (record was set in 1975). Hajrullahu currently has 110 points to lead the CIS this season.

Laval Rouge et Or quarterback Alex Skinner will likely get the start again this Sunday against Sherbrooke. Skinner took over the No. 1 QB spot for Laval after Tristan Grenon's injury earlier this season.

While Calgary has locked up first place and the conference regular season title in the Canada West, the rest of the league is a dogfight for playoff positioning. Even second-place Saskatchewan could get knocked out (mathematically anyway) of the post-season hunt in a very unlikely scenario. But the Huskies clinch a post-season berth if they win either of their two remaining games or if Calgary defeats Regina (2-4) as expected this weekend.

One other thing is certain at this point in the West – Alberta (winless) is out. And the only way the Huskies can get eliminated is if a number of upsets take place and somehow they lose a point differential tiebreaker with Regina (the Cougars would have to beat both Calgary and Saskatchewan in their final two games for this to occur).

In the East, the AUS continues to be a dogfight with Saint Mary's on top at 4-2, StFX at 3-3 and both Mount Allison and Acadia at 2-4. All teams have two games remaining.

Back in Ontario, the full list of playoff scenarios has been published by Ontario University Athletics entering the final weekend of regular season play. In a nutshell, here's what's at stake (and watch Sportsnet 360 to seek Guelph and Queen's battle it out for second place in the OUA Saturday at 1 p.m. EST). Western, Queen's and Guelph will comprise the Top 3 in the OUA, likely with Western first and the winner of the Guelph-Queen's contest in second. The top two teams in the OUA receive a bye through to host semifinal games. The third-place team hosts sixth, with fourth hosts fifth in OUA quarter-finals (Oct. 26). The two-time defending Yates Cup champion McMaster Marauders can clinch fourth spot with a 14 or more point win against the Carleton Ravens. Windsor travels to face the Ottawa Gee-Gees, and with both teams with identical 4-3 records, the winner of this head to head matchup game is likely to finish as the fifth seed. The 3-4 Toronto Varsity Blues could still qualify, but they must beat Waterloo and then need help from around the league.

A look at My CIS Top 10 entering the final week of the regular season in the OUA and second to last week of play in the CIS regular season overall.

1. Western Mustangs 7-0: Healthier following the bye week, the Mustangs finish the season hosting 2-5 York and should win to go to 8-0 on the season. Will Finch is a Hec Crighton finalist in my eyes in just his sophomore season. Western has the tiebreaker with Guelph if both teams finish at 8-0 and has first place locked up with a win over York or a Guelph tie or loss against Queen’s.

2. Laval Rouge et Or (6-0): This is usually the time of year when Glen Constantin’s depth shows its worth as every team in the nation is battling injury woes. This is where Laval’s recruiting strength shows its might. Thye host Sherbrooke this Sunday and then close out with a difficult season finale at Montreal on Oct. 26. One more win and they clinch home-field advantage for the playoffs. No pressure in a year when they host the Vanier Cup, right?

3. Calgary Dinos (6-0): Likely untouchable in the Canada West finish the season hosting Regina (2-4) and UBC (3-3) Oct. 19 and 25 respectively and should enter the playoffs undefeated. The games essentially are playoff prep as the Dinos secured home-field advantage with last Friday's win at Saskatchewan. In my mind, Mercer Timmis is a lock for the Canada West MVP and should be a Hec Crighton finalist.

4. Queen's Gaels (6-1): The only blemish on their resume is the loss at Western at Homecoming. Following a decisive win at Waterloo last weekend to move to 6-1, they have all sights set on their battle for second with Guelph (6-0) on Oct. 19 in Kingston.

5. Guelph Gryphons (7-0): Following a closer-than-expected win over the Carleton Ravens last weekend, the Gryphons look to keep their undefeated season in tact visiting Kingston and the talented Gaels.

6. Saskatchewan Huskies (4-2): Their only two losses come at the hands of the undefeated Dinos. They finish with Manitoba (3-3) and Regina (2-4) in the final two weeks.

7. Montreal Carabins (4-2): This weekend they play at McGill in the Battle of Montreal before hosting Laval to finish the season Oct. 26. They are a legitimate contender and may move up the rankings next week (at least my rankings) depending on what happens with Guelph and Saskatchewan this weekend.

8. McMaster Marauders (4-3): The record is misleading as they were banged up early in the year in losses to Guelph, Queen’s and Western. They face Carleton in the season finale in Ottawa and should easily move to 5-3.

9. Bishop's Gaiters (4-2): Visit winless Concordia before their finale hosting McGill on Oct. 26. Likely will finish second or third in their division.

10. Saint Mary's Huskies (4-2): Two losses against Montreal and (surprisingly) Mount Allison (the Mounties only win of the season), they’ve won all three games against Acadia this year (all closely contested) They host Mount Allison on Friday night and wrap the regular season in Antigonish against StFX on Oct. 26.

Follow me on Twitter on Saturday @AndyWatsonBC for updates and look for blog posts over the course of the weekend to clarify playoff pictures, record updates and more. Later this week, I'll reveal my four conference MVPs and Hec Crighton prediction.