Fifty-five days.
That’s how long Northwestern has until its season opener. But before Pat Fitzgerald can fully prepare for Stanford’s formidable roster, he has to finalize his own. A multitude of starting spots are still up for grabs and NU has just a month of practice left to fill them. So what are the top position battles to follow during fall camp?
By now, Northwestern fans are well familiar with the three-way QB competition between Zack Oliver, Matt Alviti and Clayton Thorson. Spring camp came and went without a clear favorite emerging. Many in the media have dubbed Thorson, with his four stars and dual-threat prowess, as the slight frontrunner.