This season could go in pretty much any direction it sees fit, and our staff predictions surely reflect that. Seriously, they go from 1-11 to 8-4. A tough B1G schedule including the formidable Buckeyes makes a bowl game appearance look particularly dim, but who knows? The power of even year Northwestern may just be upon us.
Sarah Effress: 5-7 (2-7 B1G)
Look, I’m probably more optimistic than most. I think NU will pull out wins in all three of its non-conference matchups and a win against Illinois. That leaves room for one more Big Ten victory, which I’d venture to say could come against Purdue, Nebraska or Maryland — I might even go as far as an upset against the Badgers at Ryan Field too, but who knows?