Northwestern Wildcats

Northwestern was as high as a 14-point underdog heading into their home matchup against Maryland last weekend, but that didn’t matter to Wildcats as offense bounced back to score 33 points and the defense came up with big stops in the 2nd half to hold on for the win. Dave Eanet and Dan Persa talk about how this was Northwestern’s most complete game of season, what the ‘Cats need to do to keep it rolling, and the play of junior quarterback Brendan Sullivan.

Senior linebacker Xander Mueller joins the show to talk about how this defense has improved each game as the season has, his excitement for Saturday playing at Wrigley Field and playing rival Iowa, and what they need to do to come away with a win. Then Dave and Dan preview the match up Iowa with and talk about the interesting situation with the announcement that Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz will not return next season but will finish out this season. They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week!

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Maryland Terrapins – October 28, 2023

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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back this week to recap Northwestern’s road loss to Nebraska 17-9. The guys talk about how Northwestern struggles on offense and what they need to do to get back on track.

Northwestern senior running back Cam Porter joins Dave and Dan to talk about turning the page from the Nebraska game to Maryland this week, what it was like to play during the 2020 season, his relationship with quarterback Brendan Sullivan, and more! Then Dave and Dan talk about Northwestern’s path to get back into the Big Ten West race. They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week!

Northwestern Wildcats at Nebraska Cornhuskers – October 21, 2023

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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back this week after the bye! They begin this week by talking about how the bye is well timed for this Northwestern team at the halfway point of the season. Then Dave and Dan talk about how everyone in the Big West is still alive for the division title and preview this week’s road test at Nebraska.

Northwestern senior kicker Jack Olsen joins the show to talk about his path to from Michigan State to Northwestern, the injury he battled last year, how he deals with the pressure of kicking, and more! They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week!

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Howard Bison – October 7, 2023

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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back this week to recap Northwestern’s 41-13 loss to #6 Penn State. The guys talk about the why Northwestern has good things to build off and take into the rest of the season.

Graduate student defensive linemen Richie Hagarty joins the guys to talk about how this Northwestern defense has improved as the season as gone on, why he transferred to Northwestern, how good of a job head coach David Braun has done, and how they have bonded over being fathers and more!  They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week!

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Penn State Nittany Lions – September 23, 2023

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The Cardiac Cats are back! Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back this week to recap Northwestern’s wild come-from-behind win and talk about the importance of always playing hard no matter what the score is. Then the two talk about the impact quarterback Ben Bryant is making and the connection him and Bryce Kirtz are developing.

One of the heroes from Saturday’s game graduate student tight end Charlie Mangieri joins Dave and Dan to talk about his game winning touchdown catch, his college career, why he thinks this could be a turnaround for the team, his athletic family, and more! Then Dave and Dan talk about the Big West and how wide open it is and give a quick preview of the Penn State game upcoming this weekend. They wrap the show with ‘Super Joe’ Romano’s pick of the week.

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers – September 23, 2023

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