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I believe the scenario laidout is correct. A 5 way tie in that scenario would elimate Purdue first via common record among tied teams. Illini would hold tiebreaker among the other teams. So Purdue would only need to lose one of the two games if what was laid out happens. Complicated but not impossible.I don’t think this is completely true.
Assuming Illinois goes 1-1 next two weeks (and they could surprise us and beat Michigan!), Purdue has to lose to both NW and IU. Truthfully, I see us beating Michigan as more likely than than Purdue losing to both of them.
Along with Purdue needing to lose both, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota can’t win both of their remaining games.
We’re in a bad spot for winning the west, but I’m okay with it that. Beat Northwestern; win a bowl game.
Still a great season!
Again though, illini need to worry about their games. Let the rest fall where it may.
In any event, today hurts. But the sky is not falling.