Originally Posted by SouthernHawk
Couldn't be Iowa's defense played a part in that, could it?
People fail to remember that UW almost lost to Minnesota to end the season, and Illinois did beat the #1 ranked team in the nation (at their place). Also, MSU (another quality win) also did rather well.
Are you referring to the incestuous wins of the Big 10? Beating each other with over inflated rankings... only to lose come bowl season?