David Braun is 25-22 at Northwestern since 2023 and 25-22 in his career.
Updated Nov 9, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD
2026 season6-3Conf 3-3
At Northwestern25-22Conf 14-19 · since 2023
Last 3 seasons17-17Conf 9-15
Career25-22Conf 14-19 · 4 seasons
Source: ESPN standings; Hot seat tracker through 2025, ESPN standings for 2026; Hot seat tracker
Northwestern won 43.8% of its games before he arrived (36.9% in conference). His career win rate is +9.4 pts against that (+5.5 pts in conference).
Bio
- Hired
- Nov 15, 2023
- Alma mater
- Winona State
- Calls plays
- Yes
- Background
- Defense
- First-time head coach
- No
Head Coaching Seasons
3 seasons| Year | School | W-L | Conf | SRS | SP+ | SP+ Off | SP+ Def | AP Final | Titles and Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  Northwestern | 7-6 | Big Ten | 4.4 | 5.8 | 24.4 | 20.0 | - | W 34-7 GameAbove Sports Bowl vs Central Michigan |
| 2024 | Northwestern | 4-8 | Big Ten | -3.3 | -8.2 | 17.5 | 24.3 | - | - |
| 2023 | Northwestern | 8-5 | Big Ten | -0.3 | -1.3 | 18.5 | 18.5 | - | W 14-7 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl vs Utah |
Northwestern Staff, 2026
21- David BraunDan and Susan Jones Family Head Football Coach
- Chip KellyOffensive Coordinator
- Tim McGarigleDefensive Coordinator (Linebackers)
- Paul CreightonSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Maurice FlemingAssistant Defensive Backs Coach
- D.J. VokolekAssistant Defensive Line Coach (Defensive Ends)
- Aristotle ThompsonAssistant Head Coach / Running Backs Coach
- Jacob WhiteAssistant Linebackers Coach
- Paul GrattanAssistant Offensive Line Coach
- Zach MartinAssistant Tight Ends & Running Backs Coach
- LaMarcus HicksDefensive Backs Coach
- Ross KolodziejDefensive Line Coach
- Fred WyattDefensive Line Specialist
- Tim DrevnoOffensive Line Coach
- Jerry NeuheiselQuarterbacks Coach
- Drew GraySafeties Coach
- Jeff CoppSenior Defensive Assistant/Nickels Coach
- Joe SeymourSpecial Teams Assistant
- Bob BicknellTight Ends Coach
- Armon BinnsWide Receivers Coach
- Alec KassStrength & Conditioning Assistant
Transfer Portal at Northwestern
Roster average Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS): 13
| Cycle | In | Out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 11 | +7 |
| 2025 | 15 | 9 | +6 |
| 2024 | 5 | 7 | -2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Staff History by Season
3 stints- 2023-2026NorthwesternDan and Susan Jones Family Head Football Coach
- 2022
North Dakota StateDefensive Coordinator - 2021
Coaching Tenure Timeline
1 stopsHead Coaches He Worked Under
1- Matt EntzNorth Dakota State, 2021-2022