Other B1G conference games 2025-26

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Gophers win in Iowa looks more impressive today after Iowa handles Michigan easily, 62-44. 24 turnovers for Michigan. 24 points for Iowa's Heiden.
 


All games out are must win for Ohio State. They are not going to win out.

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USC HAS THE TIE BREAKER WITH IOWA!

MADNESS!
 

WinMinGophers! said:
USC HAS THE TIE BREAKER WITH IOWA!
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USC may have the tie breaker over Iowa, but USC has already lost 6 Big Ten games and Iowa has only lost 3, with 2 games remaining in the season for them. There will be no tie in the Big Ten standings between USC and Iowa so that doesn't matter.
 

MaroonMagic said:
USC may have the tie breaker over Iowa, but USC has already lost 6 Big Ten games and Iowa has only lost 3, with 2 games remaining in the season for them. There will be no tie in the Big Ten standings between USC and Iowa so that doesn't matter.
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I see, USC cannot catch Iowa no matter what to tie break. Yea, I see now the record you are talking about.


SHOOT! I didn't realize Ohio State was this viable IF THEY WERE TO BEAT HIGH RANKED MICHIGAN -- A SIGNATURE WIN.

Unlikely but if Ohio State beats Michigan:

Projected SeedTeamFinal Conf. RecordImpact of Michigan Loss
1UCLA18–0Clinched #1. Unaffected by other results.
2Iowa15–3Moves to #2. Becomes the clear second-best with 3 losses.
3Michigan14–4Drops to #3. A loss to Maryland and a projected loss to Ohio State on Feb 25 would give them 4 losses.
4Ohio State14–4Moves to #4. If they beat Michigan on Feb 25, they tie Michigan and could take the #3 or #4 seed based on tiebreakers.
5Minnesota13–5Stays #5. Just misses the double-bye behind the 4-loss tier.
6Maryland12–6Climbs to #6. Moves up by securing a signature win over Michigan.
7Michigan State11–7Stays #7. Solidly in the middle tier.


HOWEVER IT IS LIKELY TO BE THIS:


Projected Seeding Tiers
The tournament features the top 15 teams (out of 18).
  • Double Bye (Seeds 1–4):
    • 1. UCLA: Already clinched at least a share of the title; expected to finish #1.
    • 2. Michigan: Likely to hold the #2 spot.
    • 3. Iowa: Expected to maintain its lead over the middle pack.
    • 4. Minnesota: Currently #4, but must fend off Ohio State in the final week.

  • Single Bye (Seeds 5–9):
    • 5. Ohio State: Just one game behind Minnesota.
    • 6. Michigan State
    • 7. Maryland
    • 8. USC
    • 9. Washington

  • First Round (Seeds 10–15):
    • Teams like Illinois, Oregon, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Purdue, and Indiana are currently in this tier.
    • Note: The bottom three finishers (currently projected as Penn State, Northwestern, and Rutgers) do not qualify for the tournament.

I'm not afraid of a Gophers showdown with Ohio State. Trap teams are nullified by Minnesota's defense built to stop scoring off turnovers. GOPHERS ARE #1 IN NCAA IN LIMITING OPPONENT TURNOVERS.

I more fear fast transition teams like Maryland.

I simply want Minnesota to host the NCAA tournament.

Anyway it all comes down to one thing: get one signature win in the Big Ten Tournament and then hosting. Maryland, Ohio State, win that one game, host.

Would be easier if Minnesota had the double-bye but cannot avoid the showdown game the Gophers have to win to host.

Win first game as double-bye is host. Win first two game as a single-bye, host. Gophers cannot flop out of the B1G Tournament.

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WinMinGophers! said:
I see, USC cannot catch Iowa no matter what to tie break. Yea, I see now the record you are talking about.


SHOOT! I didn't realize Ohio State was this viable IF THEY WERE TO BEAT HIGH RANKED MICHIGAN -- A SIGNATURE WIN.

Unlikely but if Ohio State beats Michigan:

Projected SeedTeamFinal Conf. RecordImpact of Michigan Loss
1UCLA18–0Clinched #1. Unaffected by other results.
2Iowa15–3Moves to #2. Becomes the clear second-best with 3 losses.
3Michigan14–4Drops to #3. A loss to Maryland and a projected loss to Ohio State on Feb 25 would give them 4 losses.
4Ohio State14–4Moves to #4. If they beat Michigan on Feb 25, they tie Michigan and could take the #3 or #4 seed based on tiebreakers.
5Minnesota13–5Stays #5. Just misses the double-bye behind the 4-loss tier.
6Maryland12–6Climbs to #6. Moves up by securing a signature win over Michigan.
7Michigan State11–7Stays #7. Solidly in the middle tier.


HOWEVER IT IS LIKELY TO BE THIS:


Projected Seeding Tiers
The tournament features the top 15 teams (out of 18).
  • Double Bye (Seeds 1–4):
    • 1. UCLA: Already clinched at least a share of the title; expected to finish #1.
    • 2. Michigan: Likely to hold the #2 spot.
    • 3. Iowa: Expected to maintain its lead over the middle pack.
    • 4. Minnesota: Currently #4, but must fend off Ohio State in the final week.

  • Single Bye (Seeds 5–9):
    • 5. Ohio State: Just one game behind Minnesota.
    • 6. Michigan State
    • 7. Maryland
    • 8. USC
    • 9. Washington

  • First Round (Seeds 10–15):
    • Teams like Illinois, Oregon, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Purdue, and Indiana are currently in this tier.
    • Note: The bottom three finishers (currently projected as Penn State, Northwestern, and Rutgers) do not qualify for the tournament.

I'm not afraid of a Gophers showdown with Ohio State. Trap teams are nullified by Minnesota's defense built to stop scoring off turnovers. GOPHERS ARE #1 IN NCAA IN LIMITING OPPONENT TURNOVERS.

I more fear fast transition teams like Maryland.

I simply want Minnesota to host the NCAA tournament.

Anyway it all comes down to one thing: get one signature win in the Big Ten Tournament and then hosting. Maryland, Ohio State, win that one game, host.

Would be easier if Minnesota had the double-bye but cannot avoid the showdown game the Gophers have to win to host.

Win first game as double-bye is host. Win first two game as a single-bye, host. Gophers cannot flop out of the B1G Tournament.

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