You are correct --- that is what people here will say... and they will be justified in saying it too. The point is Northwestern is the caliber team whereby victory against them is comparatively meaningless (as they are so weak) but defeat against them is horrible (because they are so weak). Just like Minnesota. And Iowa.So spot on. That's exactly what they'll say......................it won't count because it's Northwestern.
These games are simply like those against teams like SDSU, Illinois, Wyoming, Southern Miss... victory against these types of teams show little. But losses to such teams show much. That is the curse of an easy schedule.
It will not be until Michigan and MSU --- both decent teams --- that a victory can be meaningful.
Of course... lets get a victory anyway.