This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in Northwestern losing a given finishing spot. A total of 8 games from week 16 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple spots the case is listed in the lowest spot only.
Northwestern cannot win this spot
Northwestern cannot win this spot
Northwestern cannot win this spot
Northwestern cannot win this spot
Northwestern cannot win this spot
Northwestern cannot win this spot
Case 1
Northwestern loses to Ohio St.
Case 2
Illinois beats Wisconsin
Case 1
Northwestern loses to Ohio St., and
Oregon beats Iowa
Case 2
Northwestern loses to Ohio St., and
Nebraska beats Penn State
Case 3
Northwestern loses to Ohio St., and
Washington beats Rutgers
Case 4
Northwestern loses to Ohio St., and
USC beats Maryland
Case 1
Northwestern loses to Ohio St., and
Oregon beats Iowa, and
Nebraska beats Penn State
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot