From The Athletic--We are in the equation for the CFP???!!!!!
"This is where common sense matters. For Illinois and Purdue or perhaps Iowa and Minnesota, none of them will likely win the national title. Maybe they crack the 12-team College Football Playoff one day, but it will be a rare occurrence. But playing for a rivalry trophy like The Cannon or Floyd of Rosedale is special. It matters. That’s not just a game historically; it is history."
"This is where common sense matters. For Illinois and Purdue or perhaps Iowa and Minnesota, none of them will likely win the national title. Maybe they crack the 12-team College Football Playoff one day, but it will be a rare occurrence. But playing for a rivalry trophy like The Cannon or Floyd of Rosedale is special. It matters. That’s not just a game historically; it is history."