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The Wildcats are coming off their first double-digit win season since 1995 and riding a wave of confidence and talent heading into this upcoming college football season.

Northwestern's offense has been rooted in the same philosophy -- players, formations, plays -- since coordinator Mick McCall arrived in 2008.

While the Huskers aren't likely to lose too many games barring injury thanks to scheduling, there's some tricky trap games and one big November challenge.

The Big Ten will head into the 2013 college football season with a respectable senior class.

Last spring, new coaches dominated the spotlight around the Big Ten. This spring, quarterback competitions took center stage.

"It's been a great spring for myself, and all the receivers really. We've been working on establishing ourselves as the best in the Big Ten." - Cameron Dickerson "Our offense has been pretty West Coast, move the chains.

For the Ohio State Buckeyes, they'll enter the season as not only the Big Ten favorites but also for the National Championship.

IOWA CITY, Iowa - A lot of the same personnel is back for Iowa's 2013 defense. Coordinator Phil Parker will be in his second year calling defenses.

Last year, the Iowa Hawkeyes had a dismal 4-8 season partially attributable to new coaches, the exit of some strong talent and a mass exodus by its running backs.