The Latest Breaking News from David Braun

Northwestern survives against visiting Howard

Wildcats backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan had three total touchdowns

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 8, 2023

Northwestern claims first victory in post-Pat Fitzgerald era

The already-scarce crowd petered out after halftime, and the announced attendance of 14,851 was 9,771 less than that of the home opener last year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2023

Big Game Hunting: If Northwestern can’t beat UTEP, what hope is there for the Wildcats?

Also: picks for Notre Dame-NC State, Nebraska-Colorado, Iowa-Iowa State, Texas-Alabama and Wisconsin-Washington State.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023

Northwestern interim coach David Braun has a funny way of showing ‘transparency’

Six days before the Wildcats’ opener at Rutgers, Braun explained — poorly — that he was taking the completely unusual step of barring players from interviews during a game week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 28, 2023

Checking the Temperature of College Football’s Coaching Hot Seats

Insiders say the coaching carousel should stop spinning this year, but there are still a handful of coaches who should exercise caution.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18, 2023

Five Big Ten coaches that have something to prove in 2023

Which Big Ten coaches have something to prove in 2023 and does that involve Ryan Day? #B1G #GoBucks

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 15, 2023

Northwestern athletic director blasts football staffers for 'tone deaf' shirts supporting Fitzgerald

Northwestern athletic director Derrick Gragg blasted assistant football coaches and staff members for wearing shirts supporting fired coach Pat Fitzgerald at practice Wednesday, calling them “inappropriate, offensive and tone deaf” given the hazing and abuse scandal engulfing the football program and other teams

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Northwestern football staff raise ire with ‘offensive’ and ‘tone deaf’ shirts

Several Wildcats players and coaches were spotted wearing shirts bearing the message “Cats against the World” and the number 51. Fired coach Pat Fitzgerald wore No. 51 as an NU player in the 1990s.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023

Hersey senior Carson Grove commits to Northwestern

The senior athlete from Hersey committed to Northwestern on Monday, a milestone in interim coach David Braun’s efforts to bring some stability to the troubled program.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2023

The Most Intriguing Coaches of the College Football Season

Can Deion Sanders live up to the flashy expectations? Does James Franklin finally have the squad to take over the Big Ten? Here are the 25 coaches we’ll be watching closely this year.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2023