Northwestern sits at a balmy 4-4 after an improbable 33-27 victory against Maryland last Saturday, placing the ‘Cats a mere one game back from the Big Ten West title with four games to play. Is it likely that they win the division? Probably not, but Brendan Sullivan and his Heisman-caliber handlebar mustache have Wildcat faithful believing anything is possible. Here’s how Northwestern can get it done:
Scenario One: Win out, get a little help
The path for the ‘Cats is a lot easier if they win out. As it stands after Week Nine, Northwestern sits in fifth place in the West with two conference wins.