It's never too early to start looking ahead to next season, and quarterback play will once again be a major topic of discussion in the Big Ten. The West Division will feature a mix of veteran and inexperienced signal-callers stepping into starting roles. How much those players evolve in the coming months will drastically impact each team's fortunes.
Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin enter 2017 with a firm grasp on what player will start at quarterback. Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska likely will enter spring practice eyeing some intriguing quarterback competitions.
Here's a look at the quarterback situations for each Big Ten West team.