There are keystones on every Big Ten roster. Though there are no one-man shows in football, these are the players who change expectations for a team and could potentially reroute a season if they aren’t able to take the field.
This week, the Big Ten blog is identifying the most indispensable player in each locker room around the league for the upcoming season. Whether it’s their individual talent, their importance in a team’s scheme or the lack of depth behind them, these are the guys who teams can’t afford to lose.
Up next: Northwestern
Most indispensable player: RB Justin Jackson
Without Jackson, what would Northwestern's running game have looked like last season?