Here is Ohio State's Resume at the current point in time:

Q1 Record: 3-6

Q2 Record: 3-5

Q-3 Record: 9-1

Q4 Record: 5-0

Net Rank: 53

Ohio State is now in Joe Lunardi's "Next 4 Out" meaning a win over Illinois will either place them in the bracket or just outside of it and likely would severely boost Ohio State's net ranking, while simultaneously improving Ohio State's Q1 record. I think a win would likely put Ohio State in the bracket, but with the current trajectory, it would need Ohio State to beat the winner of Indiana/Nebraska to stay in. Thoughts?