Breaking down Northwestern’s postseason scenarios

Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesIn a week where there was not much to celebrate for Northwestern fans, good news came in the most 2020 way possible. NU essentially clinched a spot in the Big Ten Championship through the cancelation of its Minnesota matchup, barring any major scheduling or championship game eligibility changes from the conference. Even if the Wildcats lose to Illinois next weekend, the team would earn a trip to Indy as long as three total Big Ten games are played over the next two weeks.

However the loss to Michigan State diminishes the Wildcats’ chances at a New Year’s Six bowl, and the matchup on December 19 will still have significant implications as…