If We Win Out, Iowa will be in the Big Ten Championship Game

ChosenChildren

ChosenChildren

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I really believe Wisconsin loses twice more. If we win the rest, we'll be in the big game.

I don't think we will win the remaining games on our schedule, but stranger things have happened.

Everything is still possible for Iowa, but we have to get better and get some kids healthy again.
 
I am still worried if Iowa is going to beat Indiana this week with all the LB's and DB's out.

On another note, the Wisc vs Mich game is a wierd game to choose who you are going to root for. If Iowa can't win the division, I almost want Wisconsin to blow out Michigan. But if Iowa still has a chance, then I guess will have to reluctantly root for Mich to win.
 
The opening line was Michigan -8 and they'll be bigger dogs against PSU. Wisconsin always has trouble against athletic teams like that so I expect them to lose those two at least. Iowa would be a dog to win out. Even though capable, I really think we need to raise our game to win out.
 
This will be a telling stretch for Harbaugh. He had a tough crossover draw and the East heavyweights await after Wisconsin.
 
Also, if NW beats Wisconsin there is a possibility of a 3 way tie. That may be our best shot. Then we wouldn't necessarily have to win out because I think it goes to overall record as a tie breaker, not sure. NW only has two tough remaining conference games, Wisconsin and Iowa. So they lose to us and beat Wisconsin then they have two conference losses. We lose 1 game the rest of the way and Wisconsin loses one of Michigan and PSU or loses both and we're in Indy.
 
hwk23 said:
Also, if NW beats Wisconsin there is a possibility of a 3 way tie. That may be our best shot. Then we wouldn't necessarily have to win out because I think it goes to overall record as a tie breaker, not sure. NW only has two tough remaining conference games, Wisconsin and Iowa. So they lose to us and beat Wisconsin then they have two conference losses. We lose 1 game the rest of the way and Wisconsin loses one of Michigan and PSU or loses both and we're in Indy.
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That Northwestern win over Purdue in week 1 is going to have huge ramifications-for both teams.
 
ChosenChildren said:
I really believe Wisconsin loses twice more. If we win the rest, we'll be in the big game.

I don't think we will win the remaining games on our schedule, but stranger things have happened.

Everything is still possible for Iowa, but we have to get better and get some kids healthy again.
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Yup Yup Yup… Couple big ifs there. I agree with ya I don't think it's impossible but man we have to have some good luck along with it
 
Tiebreaker rules keep changing.

In 2018, The following procedure will determine the representative from each division in the event of a tie:

(a) If two teams are tied, the winner of the game between the two tied teams shall be the representative.

(b) If three or more teams are tied, steps 1 through 8 will be followed until a determination is made. If only two teams remain tied after any step (or sub-step), the winner of the game between the two tied teams shall be the representative. If three or more teams remain tied after any step, move to next step in tiebreaker with remaining tied teams.

1. The records of the three tied teams will be compared against each other.

2. The records of the three tied teams will be compared within their division.

3. The records of the three teams will be compared against the next highest placed teams in their division in order of finish (4, 5, 6, and 7).
(a) When arriving at a group of tied teams while comparing records, use each team's record against the collective tied teams as a group, rather than record against the individual teams.

4. The records of the three teams will be compared against all common conference opponents.

5. The best cumulative conference winning percentage of non-divisional opponents.
(a) Example: East 1 non-divisional opponents are 20-7, East 2 non-divisional opponents are 19-8, East 3 non-divisional opponents are 14-13 - East 1 would be the representative.

--- no need to go any further. I can't see them ever going going past #5.
 
ModebaSan said:
Wisconsin losing to Purdue is also possible.
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Yep, Purdue played them tough last year.

guffus said:
Tiebreaker rules keep changing.

In 2018, The following procedure will determine the representative from each division in the event of a tie:

(a) If two teams are tied, the winner of the game between the two tied teams shall be the representative.

(b) If three or more teams are tied, steps 1 through 8 will be followed until a determination is made. If only two teams remain tied after any step (or sub-step), the winner of the game between the two tied teams shall be the representative. If three or more teams remain tied after any step, move to next step in tiebreaker with remaining tied teams.

1. The records of the three tied teams will be compared against each other.

2. The records of the three tied teams will be compared within their division.

3. The records of the three teams will be compared against the next highest placed teams in their division in order of finish (4, 5, 6, and 7).
(a) When arriving at a group of tied teams while comparing records, use each team's record against the collective tied teams as a group, rather than record against the individual teams.

4. The records of the three teams will be compared against all common conference opponents.

5. The best cumulative conference winning percentage of non-divisional opponents.
(a) Example: East 1 non-divisional opponents are 20-7, East 2 non-divisional opponents are 19-8, East 3 non-divisional opponents are 14-13 - East 1 would be the representative.

--- no need to go any further. I can't see them ever going going past #5.
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#1 is all that is needed in case of a three way tie this year. Iowa is the only undefeated team OOC.
 
honestly, I do think if Iowa wins out they would be in the B1G championship - that said, I don't think they will. It might not even take that. I think Wisci will lose at least 2 if not more..but so will Iowa. I might change my tune if Iowa can find ways to win the next 2 weeks tho.
 
I honestly believe Wisconsin goes into NW as either a pickem or only a very slight favorite. I could easily see the Badgers losing 3 more games. But...if Wisconsin goes into Michigan and wins...you might as well just give them the West crown.
 
guffus said:
I am still worried if Iowa is going to beat Indiana this week with all the LB's and DB's out.

On another note, the Wisc vs Mich game is a wierd game to choose who you are going to root for. If Iowa can't win the division, I almost want Wisconsin to blow out Michigan. But if Iowa still has a chance, then I guess will have to reluctantly root for Mich to win.
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just look at this weekend and it is absolutely easy choice u pull for michigan. cant look 5 weeks into the future.

no brainer
 
Well the good news is that we haven't played a clean game yet, with all the turnovers and grossly stupid plays/decisions that have given the other team points. Wait...that could be the bad news too.
 
hwk23 said:
Yep, Purdue played them tough last year.



#1 is all that is needed in case of a three way tie this year. Iowa is the only undefeated team OOC.
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No actually #1 is just head to head to head records. So for example if Wisconsin is 2-0 against Iowa and NW, then they win the division. But if they are all 1-1 against each other, then they move on to #2.

Overall record is actually #7 on the list, just before #8 , which is a random draw. A couple of years ago, overall record was higher on the list, but they changed it.
 
guffus said:
No actually #1 is just head to head to head records. So for example if Wisconsin is 2-0 against Iowa and NW, then they win the division. But if they are all 1-1 against each other, then they move on to #2.

Overall record is actually #7 on the list, just before #8 , which is a random draw. A couple of years ago, overall record was higher on the list, but they changed it.
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Nevermind you might be right. I thought it meant their overall record will be compared. That's a strange way to word it though.

1. The records of the three tied teams will be compared against each other.
 
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