Since 2023
Took over as interim HC in July 2023 after Pat Fitzgerald's firing amid the hazing scandal, then went 8-5 with a Las Vegas Bowl win and was named unanimous Big Ten Coach of the Year. His 11 Big Ten wins over three seasons are tied for the most by any Wildcats coach in program history.
Record & context
Lifetime record19–19 at Northwestern
Current program4th season at Northwestern
Years in system—
ATS contextNo single published career ATS figure 2025 finished 7-6 (4-5 Big Ten) with a GameAbove Sports Bowl win over Central Michigan, 34-7. Northwestern has been notably stable under Braun after the Fitzgerald-era chaos, going bowling in each of his three full seasons.
Previous season7-6 (4-5 Big Ten)
Compensation
SalaryNot disclosed
SourceNorthwestern is a private university with no obligation to disclose coach salary or athletic department contracts, and none of that information has been made public for Braun's ten
Designationnot_disclosed
Confidence—
Figures are labeled by designation. Estimated values are not official contract terms.