With spring practice underway, we're taking a look at each Big Ten program, using recent performance, win-loss trends, coaching, current and future personnel. In continuing to examine the West Division, up next is Northwestern.
2015 record: 10-3 (6-2 Big Ten)
Three-year record: 20-17
Coaching situation: Pat Fitzgerald is rock solid. One of the most respected leaders in the games, he's still just 41 but set to enter his 11th season in charge at Northwestern. A member of the College Football Hall of Fame and former two-time Big Ten defensive player of the year as a Northwestern middle linebacker, Fitzgerald has molded the Wildcats to reflect his personality and playing style.