Fresh off a 23-15 win to close out Northwestern’s home slate (and tenure at Ryan Field) and secure bowl eligibility, David Braun spoke to the media for his weekly Monday press conference ahead of the Wildcats’ rivalry duel with Illinois. Hear everything the head coach had to say about a broad range of topics, edited for clarity.
Opening Statement: “Really excited about the opportunities ahead of this team. Obviously, Saturday was an incredible opportunity for our guys to send the old Ryan field off the right way. The opportunity to become bowl eligible is something that I know all of us within the program are really proud of.