We Boiled 'em

The Cats laid a major smack-down on the Boilermakers, routing them 48-26 to advance to 6-1 on the season. The bowl-eligibility question is now reduced to good bowl or great bowl.

Let's take a second to look both backward and forward.

First, MSU's performance after they tarnished our perfect season. The Spartans were completely demolished by Ohio State, losing 45-7 and losing their starting QB to a concussion. While MSU played well against the Cats, it was amateur hour against the Buckeyes as they gave up 6 TO's and their Heisman candidate did diddly. Net-net, MSU's performance against OSU diminishes the Cats and makes our upcoming date against OSU look scarier.

Second, looking forward to the Cats next game at Indiana. Indiana's season is completely wrecked, with a string of 5 consecutive losses coming into their date against the Cats. Indiana and NU have played two foes in common, Iowa and MSU. Indiana played MSU straight up, but mistakes and wacky plays doomed them, whereas in the Iowa game, Indiana was hopelessly outclassed and badly crushed. Net-net, Indiana should be an easy victory for the Cats, who beat Iowa earlier in the season.