IMHO if MSU wins this game it will take a spot away from either UTEP or Utah St. We have a MUCH strong resume than either of these teams as does Illinois.
Many on here are WAY too hung up on RPI. It's a factor, but it's not THE factor that they use when considering teams.There is no way Utah State and UTEP are left out.
Utah st RPI 31 and 26 Wins
UTEP RPI 36 26 Wins
Pretty funny line, courtesy of Deadspin:
http://twitter.com/Bobby_BigWheel/status/10452970888