Last year we lost to Wisconsin, Northwestern, & Michigan.
Last year we beat Ohio State & Michigan State.
This year we've already beaten Wisconsin. I have a feeling that we rebound after this much needed bye week and get the best of Northwestern on the road, then return home and play our best football of the year against Michigan in a crucial Legends Divison showdown.
Obviously, we've already lost to Ohio State. So to complete the circle of the Big Ten, we lose to Michigan State in East Lansing in a close one.
Basically, in the first two years in the conference, we split all of our big games. It's setting up that way so far and it's not unrealistic to see it ending up that way, IMO.
I would be totally fine with that outcome if it allowed us to go to Indy because of the tiebreaker win against the Wolverines. (Assuming Sparty drops a couple more conference games, of course.)
Yep, I know, I'm awfully optimistic. What can I say? I believe in Bo, this coaching staff, and this team.