I respectfully disagree with this. Our own struggles shouldn't force us to lower our standards. Michigan State is a middle of the road BT team this year. They are 3-2 in BT play and 4-4 overall. We are at home and we absolutely should win this game. If we don't, it will be very disappointing. Obviously they are a solid team and have beat some decent teams, but at this point, beating Northwestern on the road will probably be our most significant win to date, even if we beat Michigan State (since it will be a home game, and NU/MSU are both currently fighting it out with us and a few others in the middle of the BT).
This won't be an easy game, but it is a very important, yet winnable game.
For us to take the next step in the program, winning tomorrow is easily a critical part of the process.
Go Gophers!!