Northwestern officially names David Braun as interim head coach

Northwestern officially named defensive coordinator David Braun as the interim head football coach for the 2023 season. Braun is filling in for Pat Fitzgerald, who was fired on Monday amid mounting pressure as Northwestern addressed hazing within the football program.

The 2023 season was set to be Braun’s first at Northwestern no matter what, as he was originally brought in prior to the season as the defensive coordinator. Braun had previously been the defensive coordinator at North Dakota State, where he had won a pair of FCS titles.

“The opportunity to lead this team at this crucial moment in its history is not something I take lightly, and I’m grateful for the trust placed in me by Dr. Gragg and Northwestern leadership,” Braun said in a release announcing his elevation to interim coach. “Our focus today and every day moving forward is on supporting these men, many of whom have only been on campus for several weeks, in their preparation for the 2023 football season and the 2023-24 academic year.”

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