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Chris Collins, head basketball coach at Northwestern, joins John Williams and Dave Eanet to talk about reaching an agreement to remain the head coach through 2030. Coach says he is excited to build something special in Evanston and keep pushing the program forward. Who is coach rooting for in this weekend’s Final Four (You probably know)?

Chris Collins, head basketball coach at Northwestern, joins John Williams and Dave Eanet to talk about the challenges the team has faced this season, how he is proud of the resiliency and fight of his players, the incredible leadership that the older players have shown this year, how deep the league has been this year, and the importance of […]

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Maryland Terrapins – January 16, 2025 Box score | Recap | Video highlights Dave Eanet and Billy McKinney call Nick Martinelli’s buzzer-beating game-winning basket in overtime to win the game:

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Illinois Fighting Illini – November 30, 2024 Box score | Recap Video highlights

Dave Eanet and Dan Persa react to Northwestern’s 50-6 loss on the road at Michigan. Then they talk about the importance of winning the final game of the season and the momentum it can create going into the offseason. Next they talk about some the young players on the Wildcats who have caught their eye this […]

Northwestern Wildcats at Michigan Wolverines – November 23, 2024 Box score | Recap Video highlights

Dave Eanet and Dan Persa preview the trip to Michigan this Saturday and what they need to do to come away with a win. Then they break down Northwestern's 31-7 loss to #2 Ohio State at Wrigley Field and some of the positives from the game. Later on, graduate student running back Cam Porter joins the […]

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Ohio State Buckeyes – November 16, 2024 Box score | Recap Video highlights

Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back after resting up during the bye week. They recap Northwestern’s thrilling overtime win over Purdue and the progress the offense made in that game. Then, they preview the game this Saturday at Wrigley Field against the second-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. Later on, graduate student linebacker Xander Mueller joins […]

Northwestern Wildcats at Purdue Boilermakers – November 2, 2024 Box score | Recap Video highlights

Chris Collins, head basketball coach at Northwestern, joins John Williams and Dave Eanet to talk about their first exhibition game last night, how much the players prepare for the upcoming season, what his team will be like without the great Boo Buie, who he is most excited about on this year’s squad, the way they used the transfer […]

Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down Northwestern's 40-14 loss on the road at Iowa last week. They also discuss the importance of winning at the end of the first half and the beginning of the second half. Then they talk about the struggles of the offense and the opportunity they have against Purdue this weekend. […]

Northwestern Wildcats at Iowa Hawkeyes – October 26, 2024 Box score | Recap Video highlights

Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down Northwestern's 23-3 loss to Wisconsin. Dave and Dan talk about the mistakes near the end of the half that helped get the game away from the Wildcats. Then they evaluate quarterback Jack Lausch and discuss what he needs to do going into a hostile environment against Iowa. Jacob Schmidt, […]

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Wisconsin Badgers – October 19, 2024 Box score | Recap Video highlights

Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down Northwestern's 37-10 win over Maryland last Friday night. They discuss quarterback Jack Lausch’s steady improvement and how Northwestern can get the running game going. Next, they talk about the performance of kicker Luke Akers stepping in for the injured Jack Olsen and making all of his field goals and […]

Northwestern Wildcats at Maryland Terrapins – October 11, 2024 Box score | Recap Video highlights

Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down Northwestern's 41-24 loss to Indiana. Dave and Dan talk about the positive steps the offense took on Saturday and how they can keep it going against Maryland on Friday night. Later on, graduate student offensive lineman Cooper Lovelace talks about his decision to transfer to Northwestern and what he […]

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Indiana Hoosiers – October 5, 2024 Box score | Recap Video highlights

Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down Northwestern's 24-5 loss to Washington in the Big Ten opener. Dave and Dan discuss what went wrong on offense and where the Wildcats can improve. Then the guys talk about the continued strong play from the Wildcat defense. Next up, Dave and Dan preview the match-up against Indiana this […]

Northwestern Wildcats at Washington Huskies – September 21, 2024 Box score | Recap Video highlights

Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down Northwestern's 31-7 win over Eastern Illinois last Saturday and talk about quarterback Jack Lausch’s first career start. Then the guys talk about the Wildcat defense and their strong play to start the year. Next up for the Wildcats is Big Ten play and opening the conference season against Big Ten […]

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers – September 14, 2024 Box score | Recap Video highlights

Dave Eanet and Dan Persa break down Northwestern's 26-20 double overtime loss to Duke last Friday night. The guys talk about what went wrong for Northwestern down the stretch and where they can improve. Then Dave and Dan talk about the quarterback change Head Coach David Braun is making this week, naming Redshirt Sophomore Jack Lausch […]

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Duke Blue Devils – September 6, 2024 Box score | Recap Video highlights

Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back this week recapping Northwestern’s season-opening win over Miami (Ohio). The guys talk about how the new temporary home of the Wildcats, Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, looked Saturday. Next, the guys discuss what Northwestern did well in the opener and what they need to work on going forward. […]

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Miami (Ohio) RedHawks – August 31, 2024 Box score | Recap Video highlights

Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, and Dave Eanet are joined by Northwestern Head Football Coach David Braun to talk about opening up the season against Miami (Ohio) and playing at the new temporary home of the Wildcats, Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Then Coach Braun talks about the impact of new coaches on […]

Collegiately Speaking is back, and Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are fired up for the season!  Northwestern is set to kick off the 2024 season against Miami (Ohio) on the lakefront and the new temporary home of the Wildcats Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium this Saturday. Dave and Dan preview the season opener against […]

‘Play The Game: A Jock ‘N’ Roll Story‘ is a documentary which depicts the adventures of six football players from Northwestern University who became the bodyguards for rock legends Queen. Walt Versen and Tony Ardizzone, two of the former players involved with the project, join Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet are to talk about how […]

Jesse Marks, Deputy Director of Athletics & Assistant Vice President (Development), Northwestern University, joins John Williams and WGN Radio Sports Director Dave Eanet to talk about the temporary field the university is building for the Northwestern football team while Ryan Field is being rebuilt. Jesse and Dave are really excited to watch the team play […]

Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet check in with Northwestern Football Coach David Braun. Coach Braun reflects on his first year as coach of the Wildcats, shares his thoughts about coaching during what was the final season of the old Ryan Field, and looks ahead to the next two seasons when home games will be played […]

Northwestern basketball great Boo Buie joins John Williams and WGN Sports Director Dave Eanet to talk about his incredible career at Northwestern, how he will go down as one of the best players to ever play at Northwestern, the amazing support the team received from students and the community, being able to make the NCAA […]

Northwestern University honored Billy McKinney by making him the first player in school history to have their jersey retired. Jersey retirement ceremony at halftime of the March 2, 2024 game: Video highlights of ceremony Northwestern tribute on X/Twitter Message from Gov. JB Pritzker B1G Impact Pioneers: Northwestern’s Billy McKinney Northwestern announcement of jersey retirement (2/23/23):

Dave Eanet’s call of Boo Buie setting Northwestern’s all-time leading scoring record: Postgame ceremony and Boo Buie interview with Dave Eanet and Billy McKinney: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Michigan Wolverines – February 22, 2024 Box score | Recap | Video highlights

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Jackson State Tigers – December 29, 2023 Box score | Recap | Video highlights Northwestern coach Chris Collins and broadcasters Dave Eanet and Billy McKinney remember Joey Meyer during postgame of tonight’s broadcast. Meyer, a former DePaul basketball player and coach and Northwestern basketball broadcaster for WGN Radio, died this afternoon at […]

Joey Meyer, who spent 30 years with the men’s basketball program at Chicago’s DePaul University as a player, assistant coach and head coach and later worked for WGN Radio as an analyst for Northwestern basketball broadcasts, died this afternoon at age 74. Northwestern coach Chris Collins and broadcasters Dave Eanet and Billy McKinney remember Joey […]

Northwestern Wildcats vs Utah Utes – SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl – Las Vegas, NV – December 23, 2023 Box score | Recap Video highlights

The Northwestern Wildcats are heading to Las Vegas! The Wildcats will face Utah in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl on December 23rd. Dave Eanet and Dan Persa preview the bowl game and talk about how it can build momentum for next year. Next, the guys welcome back ESPN's Senior College Football Writer Adam Rittenberg […]

The Northwestern University football team finished their season as strong as anybody in the country, winning four-of-their last five games. The win over in-state rival Illinois in the regular season finale helped land an invite to the Las Vegas Bowl, where the ‘Cats will take on the Utah Utes on December 23. Vice President for […]

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Purdue Boilermakers – December 1, 2023 Listen as Dave Eanet and Billy McKinney describe the final moments of overtime and the beginning of the celebration as the crowd storms the court at Welsh-Ryan Arena after Northwestern beats top-ranked Purdue for the second season in a row.: Box score | Recap | Video […]

Northwestern Wildcats at Illinois Fighting Illini – November 25, 2023 Box score | Recap Video highlights