One of the tougher units for the average fan—and yes, sportswriter—to evaluate, a strong offensive line has often been a necessity for finding success in the Big Ten.
Between Woody Hayes' three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust mentality and the plethora of first-round picks the conference has produced throughout its history, the Big Ten has a long-standing tradition when it comes to impressive front fives.
The upcoming season shouldn't be much different, with the league as a whole returning no shortage of experience when it comes to its offensive lines. For some programs, that's a good thing, while for others, they still have plenty to prove based on their returning starters and the results they produced a year ago.
Spring football may just wrapping up, but success in the trenches has often led to success overall in the Big Ten.
With that in mind, here's how I rank each team's offensive line heading into 2016.