Big Ten football power rankings after spring portal closes: Did Wolverines get better?
The spring window of the transfer portal is officially closed, so where do the Big Ten teams stand right now?
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Northwestern has seen its fair share of tough seasons in the Big Ten. In the spring window, the Wildcats didn't bring in any new names while losing two.
The Wildcats lost quarterback Brendan Sullivan and wide receiver Jacob Gill, but neither have made their decision on where they are heading.
Northwestern lacks the depth to be competitive in such a big conference like the Big Ten. With the amount of competition in the conference now, Northwestern will continue to be the little brother of the Big Ten.