For one, the Wildcats already have five wins and need to beat either 3-7 Purdue or 5-5 Illinois to solidify the crucial sixth win - which would promise eligibility.
Whether you’re a sicko like me and partake in ESPN Fantasy’s Bowl Mania every year or simply want to watch two high-level programs square off in a fun playoff contest, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.Īfter missing out on partaking in a bowl contest each of the last two years, Northwestern is virtually a lock to make one in 2023.
With only two weeks left in the college football regular-season schedule, eyes are starting to shift to end-of-year conference championship games, the College Football Playoff committee’s rankings (as controversial/nebulous as they may be) and, of course, bowl season.