After a weekend drubbing of the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Evanston, Northwestern moved up in both the Coaches Poll (14) and AP Poll (13) yet again. It was a Week 5 of significant Top 25 movement with ranked teams losing left and right and impressive up-and-comers (see you, Florida) getting huge wins.
But, at 5-0, how will the near-midseason bowl projections favor the Wildcats? Will Northwestern be able to, should they win out in the regular season and possibly be crowned the Big Ten Champion, participate in the Playoff?
Most writers don't think the Wildcats have done enough to warrant a Playoff berth, but some, including Yahoo!