Everything has played out according to plan after the Michigan game: take one away from Michigan State, pick up the “W” at home against Nebraska, don’t embarrass the Northwestern name against Rutgers, and knock Wisconsin out of the rankings. Check, check, check, and, yes, check.
Next up on the to-do list: Notre Dame. Notre Dame is Northwestern’s highest-ranked opponent, sitting pretty at No. 3, and its play this season has warranted the high ranking. Notre Dame is undefeated and has the College Football Playoffs on the line against Northwestern.
Regardless of what happens tomorrow, NU has put itself in a good position for a bowl game.