I would use this to say it only gets easier from here, and that it is a reason to be optimistic, but unfortunately, we're 2nd and still have to play Penn State in two weeks before the gauntlet ends. We NEED to beat Rutgers to salvage morale, because the back half of our schedule is largely manageable if the team is up for the games.
But if we come out of Penn State 2-6 following another beating, I don't think there'll be much fight left.