EVANSTON — Spring football is underway at Northwestern, with the Wildcats hitting the practice field for the first time in 2016 on Tuesday. Following the team's first practice, head coach Pat Fitzgerald sat down with select media members to take a look ahead to spring ball and the season. Here's what he had to say:
- Five Northwestern players, including quarterback Matt Alviti, will miss spring practice due to injury.
- There are four major position changes for the Wildcats. Ben Oxley will move from defensive tackle to offensive tackle. Solomon Vault will move from running back to wide receiver.