This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in Northern Illinois losing a given finishing spot. A total of 6 games from week 18 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple spots the case is listed in the lowest spot only.
Northern Illinois cannot win this spot
Northern Illinois cannot win this spot
Northern Illinois cannot win this spot
Northern Illinois cannot win this spot
Northern Illinois cannot win this spot
Northern Illinois cannot win this spot
Northern Illinois cannot win this spot
Case 1
Northern Illinois loses to Kent State
Case 2
Buffalo beats Eastern Michigan
Case 3
UMass beats Ohio
Case 4
Ball State beats Western Michigan, and
Central Michigan beats Akron