This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in Minnesota losing a given finishing spot. A total of 3 games from week 23 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.
Minnesota cannot win this spot
Minnesota cannot win this spot
Minnesota cannot win this spot
Minnesota cannot win this spot
Case 1
Minnesota loses to Michigan State, and
Ohio State beats Notre Dame
Case 2
Minnesota loses to Michigan State in regulation, and
Notre Dame beats Ohio State in OT
Case 3
Minnesota beats Michigan State in OT, and
Ohio State beats Notre Dame in regulation
Minnesota has already won this spot
Minnesota has already won this spot