I believe the Cats will get at least one more win this year.

[stpaulcat]

And who will it be? I say Illinois. if two, Illinois and Michigan. They will surprise.

 

[FeralFelidae]

They still have something to play for, so there's certainly hope.

 

[NUinIowafan]

If we get five wins - is there still
Hope for a bowl game via the academic rankings if there are bowls left???

 

[CoralSpringsCat]

If we get five wins - is there still
Hope for a bowl game via the academic rankings if there are bowls left???

Yes

 

[stpaulcat]

After today, Michigan appears they may be the more beatable team. OSU appears beatable this year., they are good but not great. Could it be us, a Wrigley surprise? Call me crazy--we can hope.

 

[FanatiCat]

After today, Michigan appears they may be the more beatable team. OSU appears beatable this year., they are good but not great. Could it be us, a Wrigley surprise? Call me crazy--we can hope.

Appreciate your optimism but there is absolutely zero chance that this NU team is going to be only the second one to beat OSU in 50 YEARS. Granted I wouldn’t have picked the 2004 team either but that team also has some very key players from Ohio - Backes, Philmore, Strief and Herron from Michigan who likely had no love for Ohio.

 

[Chitownjazz]

After today, Michigan appears they may be the more beatable team. OSU appears beatable this year., they are good but not great. Could it be us, a Wrigley surprise? Call me crazy--we can hope.

Let’s remember-we had to go to OT to beat the worst team in the Big Ten. The chance of us picking up a W against three legit B10 teams will require LOTS of hope.

 

[EvanstonCat]

And who will it be? I say Illinois. if two, Illinois and Michigan. They will surprise.

Ohio State. If we beat Ohio State, I will be content.

 

[Catreporter]

Let’s remember-we had to go to OT to beat the worst team in the Big Ten. The chance of us picking up a W against three legit B10 teams will require LOTS of hope.

Illinois had to stop a two point conversion attempt in overtime to beat Purdue and that was at Champaign. We'll be underdogs in that one, but it's a winnable game.

 

[stpaulcat]

Appreciate your optimism but there is absolutely zero chance that this NU team is going to be only the second one to beat OSU in 50 YEARS. Granted I wouldn’t have picked the 2004 team either but that team also has some very key players from Ohio - Backes, Philmore, Strief and Herron from Michigan who likely had no love for Ohio.

At this point, i don't see a choice but to be optimistic. You know, it can't hurt. I'm certain the players would want us to be.

Illinois had to stop a two point conversion attempt in overtime to beat Purdue and that was at Champaign. We'll be underdogs in that one, but it's a winnable game.

And NU has a history of discombobulating Illinois.

 

[techtim72]

Pray for cold, windy and wet with a tornado or two. Amen.

 

[stpaulcat]

Pray for cold, windy and wet with a tornado or two. Amen.

And Kirtz back.

 

[DaCat]

Our best chance of winning a game going forward:

Illannoys 50%
Meatchicken 25%
dOSU 1%

 

[FanatiCat]

Pray for cold, windy and wet with a tornado or two. Amen.

If we get the weather from 2 years ago then I think we could pull it out this time with Lausch running and Porter/Himon short passing game like yesterday!

 

[zeek55]

Would love to see us beat Illinois, but I'd much rather have the 5th win in hand before that game (i.e. win at Michigan).

Either way, I'd end up happy with this season if we get a 5th win somewhere.