Is Northwestern’s trip to Michigan State a must-win for the 2016 season? Tristan Jung and Will Ragatz give their opinions.
Tristan Jung: For Northwestern to salvage any kind of tangible success from this season, it has to win this game at Michigan State this weekend. After the big win against Iowa two weeks ago, Northwestern now has to win four of its next seven games to become bowl-eligible at 6-6. If that occurs, it won’t be a pretty bowl, and it won’t be against a high-quality opponent, but given that Northwestern lost three of its first four encounters, it’s at least something for Pat Fitzgerald to celebrate.