Forget politics for a day – let’s worry about the real issue: can the Badgers make the Rose Bowl? Is it still possible? Or was our year with Russell Wilson wasted?
First: Yes, it is still possible for the Badgers to make the Rose Bowl. However they MUST win out the rest of the year. Minnesota, Illinois, and Penn State all must fall to the U of W.
Second: They must win the Big Ten Championship in Indianapolis. A bit of a given, but yes, this is still a requirement.
Third: We’ll assume that under condition 1: Wisconsin beats Penn State, and for simplicity assume that Ohio State beats Purdue. Now for the matrix of who will go to the B1G Championship: the key game is the Nov. 19 Penn State vs. Ohio State game.
- If Penn State beats Ohio State on Nov. 19th:
- If Penn beats Nebraska on Nov. 12th = PENN STATE
- If Penn loses Nebraska on Nov. 12th = WISCONSIN
- If Ohio State beats Penn State on Nov. 19th:
- If Ohio beats Michigan on Nov. 26th = OHIO STATE
- If Ohio loses Michigan on Nov. 26th = WISCONSIN
So here’s your quick summary cheer guide:
- Nov. 12: Go Nebraska!
- Nov. 26: Go Michigan!
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