This is why.

[Undone]

Since Wisconsin has two conference losses, we just need to win one of the next two. Winning the remaining three should be relatively easy. Punch ticket to Indy.

 

Win conference title.

 

Go on three day bender to end all benders.

[ColoradoHusk]

Since Wisconsin has two conference losses, we just need to win one of the next two. Winning the remaining three should be relatively easy. Punch ticket to Indy.

 

Win conference title.

 

Go on three day bender to end all benders.

I would rather have the win over Wisconsin, as it would give them 3 losses and virtually clinch the division for NU. If NU loses to Wisky, and beats Ohio State, NU couldn't afford a slip-up the rest of the season if Wisky is able to win out. I know the final 3 games don't look very daunting for NU, but with the way the injuries have gone for NU those final 3 games aren't a sure thing.

[Redux]

To have a real shot at the division we have to beat Wisconsin. Both their losses came to cross division opponents, not that it makes a huge difference though. If we lose to them, we would have to win out.

[ColoradoHusk]

To have a real shot at the division we have to beat Wisconsin. Both their losses came to cross division opponents, not that it makes a huge difference though. If we lose to them, we would have to win out.

It would require a pretty big upset, but Wisconsin could still lose again down the road. They have a bad history at Northwestern and Minnesota is a fierce rivalry (although that is in Madison).

 

While it's not likely that Wisconsin would lose one of their final 4 games, it could happen.

[Undone]

It honestly kind of feels like Wisconsin is actually better that Ohio State. Really serious.

[Landlord]

Since Wisconsin has two conference losses, we just need to win one of the next two. Winning the remaining three should be relatively easy. Punch ticket to Indy.

 

Win conference title.

 

Go on three day bender to end all benders.

 

 

 

Did we not just struggle to put away Illinois, Indiana and Purdue until late over the last three games?

[HuskerExpat]

To have a real shot at the division we have to beat Wisconsin. Both their losses came to cross division opponents, not that it makes a huge difference though. If we lose to them, we would have to win out.

Wisconsin could lose to Northwestern or Minnesota for their third loss. They'll definitely be favored in both games, but you can't assume a win in either.

 

Minnesota is a rivalry game and anything can happen.

 

Northwestern is playing good football right now and Wisconsin hasn't beat them in Evanston since 1994.

[Count 'Bility]

It honestly kind of feels like Wisconsin is actually better that Ohio State. Really serious.

Ohio St is really interesting. We'll see what happens then next two weeks with them coming off a loss. Sometimes a deal like that is good for a team that knows theyre already good. Dont put it past Urb to spin it into a giant positive for that team's path. But so far, theyve been pretty underwhelming. Not just their wins, but how they play.

[Undone]

Agreed, Count.

 

On a different train of thought - if we win Saturday, thinking of a playoff spot becomes an entirely sane thing. Wouldn't have particularly high odds...but is absolutely, without question, on the table.

 

I'm glad Riley's the man at the helm right now.

[ScottyIce]

Playoffs? Someone say playoffs?

[Redux]

 

Since Wisconsin has two conference losses, we just need to win one of the next two. Winning the remaining three should be relatively easy. Punch ticket to Indy.

 

Win conference title.

 

Go on three day bender to end all benders.

 

 

 

Did we not just struggle to put away Illinois, Indiana and Purdue until late over the last three games?

Pretty sure compared to playing in Madison and Columbus, playing Maryland and Minnesota at home and Iowa on the road will be relatively easier.

[Landlord]

 

 

Since Wisconsin has two conference losses, we just need to win one of the next two. Winning the remaining three should be relatively easy. Punch ticket to Indy.

 

Win conference title.

 

Go on three day bender to end all benders.

 

 

Did we not just struggle to put away Illinois, Indiana and Purdue until late over the last three games?

Pretty sure compared to playing in Madison and Columbus, playing Maryland and Minnesota at home and Iowa on the road will be relatively easier.

 

 

 

And compared to playing Illinois, Indiana and Purdue, and struggling to put them all away until late, playing Maryland, Minnesota and Iowa will be just as difficult. There's nothing easy about it.

[Guy Chamberlin]

We played up or down to our level of competition last year for exciting fourth quarters regardless of opponent.

 

It's the same thing this year, though we're a little bit better and a lot luckier.

[Redux]

Yes, we have all seen the games and remember the struggles. But that wasn't what that comment was about. You seem to have made it a mission to make people see this season the same way you do.

[Undone]

It's the same thing this year, though we're a little bit better and a lot luckier.

 

It's possible that it might be a bit of an understatement to just say that "...we're a little better."

 

Our defense is significantly better.