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It’s pretty simple at this point.
Illinois needs to win out
The Illini need to beat Iowa on the road next week and finish the regular season on a six-game winning streak with a win over Northwestern at home.
Illinois will finish 8-4 (6-3).
Wisconsin needs to lose to Purdue at home, beat Minnesota on the road
Wisconsin will finish 9-3 (6-3).
Minnesota needs to lose out
The Golden Gophers need to lose to Northwestern on the road and then Wisconsin (already established).
Wisconsin will finish 9-3 (6-3).
THREE-WAY TIE
- Illinois 8-4 (6-3)
- Wisconsin 9-3 (6-3)
- Minnesota 9-3 (6-3)
Three-way ties work first with division record. Illinois finishes 4-2 against the Big Ten West (losses to Nebraska, Minnesota). Wisconsin finishes 4-2 against the Big Ten West (losses to Illinois, Purdue). Minnesota finishes 3-3 against the Big Ten West (losses to Iowa, Northwestern, Wisconsin).
Now it’s down to two.
- Illinois 8-4 (6-3)
- Wisconsin 9-3 (6-3)
Head-to-head record. Illinois won.
- Illinois 8-4 (6-3)
Illinois will play Ohio State (probably) in Indianapolis. Loser goes to the Rose Bowl.