I break the season down in 4 game segments:
NW, NO DAK, GA SO, OU. Reasonable to think NU goes 3-1. If NU goes 2-2, trouble is brewing early.
IND, RUT, PUR, ILL. Reasonable to think NU goes 2-2 and maybe 3-1.
MN, MI, WISC, IA. Reasonable to think NU goes 1-3 or maybe 0-4.
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