Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back after a bye week for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s loss to Nebraska before the bye week. Then they talk about the strong play from the Wildcats’ defense.

Junior Wide Receiver Griffin Wilde joins the guys to talk about his relationship with Quarterback Preston Stone, what he likes about the wide receiver room, his transition to Northwestern, and more!

Northwestern Wildcats at Nebraska Cornhuskers – October 25, 2025

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WGN’s Ryan Burrow speaks with Pat Ryan Junior of Ryan Sports Development about progress being made on the new home of Northwestern Football, Ryan Field. The final steel beam is in place, a year before the state of the art 35,000 seat stadium is set to open.

Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s 19-0 win over Purdue for their 4th straight win to move them to 5-2 on the season. They discuss the Wildcats continuing their impressive rushing attack and the depth they have in that room. Next, they talk about the strong play of the Northwestern defense last week and all season.

Junior Defensive Linemen Michael Kilbane joins the show to talk about the Wildcat defense pitching a shutout against Purdue, what it was like playing as a freshman in 2023, why he chose Northwestern, and more!

To wrap the show, Dave and Dan preview the match-up against Nebraska on the road this weekend.

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Purdue Boilermakers – October 18, 2025

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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s huge win on the road at Penn State and talk about how this builds confidence for the group going forward.

He is known for taking the Purple to Pasadena. Former Head Coach Gary Barnett joins the show to talk about the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Northwestern team that won the Big Ten and went to the Rose Bowl, which will be honored this weekend against Purdue. Gary discusses his favorite memories from that team, how he rebuilt the Wildcats, and more!

They wrap the show by previewing this week’s match against Purdue, which will be the final game at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.

Northwestern Wildcats at Penn State Nittany Lions – October 11, 2025

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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap the homecoming win over UL Monroe and discuss the improvement on both sides of the ball as the season has progressed.

Graduate Student Quarterback Preston Stone joins the guys to talk about the Penn State game this week, the chemistry and improvement of the offense, his transition to Northwestern, and more!

They wrap the episode with a preview of Northwestern’s trip to Happy Valley to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Northwestern Wildcats vs. University of Louisiana Monroe Warhawks – October 4, 2025

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Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan break down Northwestern’s tight win over UCLA this past weekend.

Graduate student center Jackson Carsello joins the guys to talk about developing chemistry with quarterback Preston Stone, the Wildcat rushing attack and more!

They wrap the show, previewing the homecoming matchup against the University of Louisiana-Monroe.