The senior linebacker is one of three Northwestern football players in his class to have ambitions of becoming a medical doctor. His ability to balance both responsibilities has earned him respect throughout the program.

No. 8 Northwestern squares off with Michigan State this week after last week’s win put the Fightin’ Rece Davises on track for a Big Ten West title.

The last undefeated teams in the Big Ten West, No. 10 Wisconsin and No. 19 Northwestern, do battle at Ryan Field in a key divisional showdown.