What did David Braun say about the team's goal?

He said the Wildcats should have a championship mentality.

Did Braun talk about the starting quarterback?

No, he said he was not ready to discuss that topic.

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Northwestern coach David Braun professes championship mentality for Wildcats

First publishedJul 31, 01:18 UTC

Last updatedJul 31, 03:31 UTC · 3m ago

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David Braun may or may not have a starting quarterback yet.The Northwestern coach wasn't ready to talk about that Thursday as Big Ten Media Days wrapped up at the Hilton Chicago. But he had plenty to say about where the bar should be set for a program that won its last Big Ten title in 2000.After paying tribute to the heavy lifting done by previous coaches Gary Barnett, Randy Walker and <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/college-sports/2026/07/29/michigan-state-pat-fitzgerald-northwestern-big-ten-media-days" >Pat Fitzgerald,</a> Braun said the Wildcats "have expectations to do it better than we've ever done it before."Big Ten championship, why not us?"Host a College Football Playoff game at new Ryan Field, why not us?"Aspire to chase down a national championship, why not us?"A cynic might point to Northwestern's football history.

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Northwestern head coach David Braun spoke at Big Ten Media Days. He said the Wildcats should adopt a championship mentality. He praised former coaches Barnett, Walker and Fitzgerald for building the program. Braun did not discuss the team's starting quarterback situation.

Why it matters

This shows Northwestern's aim to end a 24‑year Big Ten title drought and gives fans hope for the upcoming season.

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What did David Braun say about the team's goal?: He said the Wildcats should have a championship mentality.
Did Braun talk about the starting quarterback?: No, he said he was not ready to discuss that topic.

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