HOME FIELD
Ryan Field, Evanston.
Capacity: 47,130.
Average home attendance last season: 34,743.
Surface: Grass.
COACHING
Head coach: Randy Walker.
Record: 15-19 (74-54-5 overall).
2001 SEASON
Overall record: 4-7.
Big Ten record: 2-6.
2002 SEASON
Bowl prospects: With no established quarterback, no established running back and a young defense, not likely. But there is talent here, even though it is unknown, and if it develops, a low-level bowl is a possibility.
Returning starters: Offense 4, Defense 7.
Strength of schedule: The absence of Michigan and Wisconsin helps, and the Wildcats do get Ohio State at home. But they face a tough opener at Air Force, where they will encounter altitude and a wishbone offense, and an even tougher trip to Penn State.
SCHEDULE
DATE TEAM TIME
Aug. 31 At Air Force 11 a.m.
Sept. 7 TCU Noon
Sept. 14 Duke Noon
Sept. 21 at Navy 11 a.m.
Sept. 28 at Michigan St. TBA
Oct. 5 Ohio State 6 p.m.
Oct. 12 at Minnesota 1:30 p.m.
Oct. 19 At Penn St. 11 a.m.
Oct. 26 Purdue 11 a.m.
Nov. 2 Indiana TBA
Nov. 9 at Iowa TBA
Nov. 23 Illinois TBA
Times Central; subject to change.
