With Northwestern’s 2016 campaign having wrapped up with a Pinstripe Bowl victory, it’s time to take an early look ahead to the 2017 season. The prospects, at least at this very moment, are very bright; key pieces return at almost every position and the Wildcats have talent across the board. Here’s our first projection at the 2017 two-deep along with some thoughts.

(NOTE: All eligibility classes listed will be for next season. These projections do not include any of Northwestern’s 2017 recruiting class.)

Offense

Quarterback

Starter: Clayton Thorson, junior

Backup: Matt Alviti, senior OR Lloyd Yates, sophomore

This is pretty straightforward.