The Foundation: Season 1

The debut season of The Foundation premeried in March, 2015 and took Wildcat fans inside Northwestern Football's spring practices. The season was named a finalist for the College Sports Media Awards.

All episodes of The Foundation: Season 1 are available to watch below or via the Studio N YouTube channel.

The Foundation: Northwestern Spring Football - Episode 1
Premiere Date: March 3, 2015
About this episode:
This behind-the-scenes look at the Wildcats is a narrative told through the eyes and words of Northwestern offensive coordinator Mick McCall and defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz. Episode one focuses on the start of spring practice on the offensive side of the ball, and the three competitors vying to be the team’s starting quarterback on Saturday, Sept. 5, when Northwestern hosts Stanford at Ryan Field.
The Foundation: Northwestern Spring Football - Episode 2
Premiere Date: March 10, 2015
About this episode:
Take a deeper look inside Northwestern Spring Football this week with Defensive Coordinator, Mike Hankwitz as "The Foundation" Episode 2 explores the defensive side of the ball for the Wildcats.
The Foundation: Northwestern Spring Football - Episode 3
Premiere Date: March 24, 2015
About this episode:
Take a deeper look inside Northwestern Spring Football this week as "The Foundation" Episode 3 explores the linebackers and what it means to be a superback. Also we sat down with Director of Player Development Jacob Schmidt to find out how Northwestern players for life off of the football field.
The Foundation: Northwestern Spring Football - Episode 4
Premiere Date: March 31, 2015
About this episode:
The inside look of Northwestern Spring Football continues this week as "The Foundation" Episode 4 highlights the lighter side of spring practices.
The Foundation: Northwestern Spring Football - Episode 5
Premiere Date: April 7, 2015
About this episode:
The Wildcats return from their break to find as the spring weather begins to heat up in Evanston, so does the intensity of the remaining Northwestern Spring Football practices. This week "The Foundation" takes a closer look at the offensive line and running game, as well as the Wildcats' defensive front.
The Foundation: Northwestern Spring Football - Episode 6
Premiere Date: April 14, 2015
About this episode:
As Northwestern Spring Football comes to an end, The Foundation season finale explores the quarterback race one last time. The finale is also unique as it’s the first time Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald is featured into the series. Coach Fitz brings the energy to the field, this mic’d up piece displays the head coach motivating his team to finish the spring season on a powerful note. The episode also takes a step inside the film room as Offensive Coordinator Mick McCall breaks down the film of the quarterbacks.