For next season and beyond, this is an important game today. We win today and there is a chance for 4-7 or even 5-6. Lose today and we are staring down 2-9. 5-6 is miles from 2-9 when it comes to recruiting, fan support and overall direction of the program. Will be much tougher to build an injury case at 2-9 than at 5-6 for prospective 2019 recruits.