Northwestern announced Thursday that head coach David Braun has agreed to a contract extension through the 2031 season, adding three years beyond his prior deal through 2028. AD Mark Jackson cited Braun’s recruiting, retention, and on-field progress; ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported the extension includes a significant raise (terms not publicly disclosed). Braun is 20-19 overall at Northwestern with bowl wins in two of his first three full seasons, and the deal lands weeks before the Oct. 2 opening of the school’s new Ryan Field.
Northwestern Athletics announced Sept. 17, 2026 that David Braun agreed to a contract extension through the 2031 season (three years beyond his prior deal through 2028). Dollar terms are not publicly disclosed; ESPN's Pete Thamel reported the extension includes a significant raise.
Annual compensationUndisclosed2031 season
Extension runs through the 2031 season per official Northwestern Athletics release; dollar amounts not publicly disclosed. ESPN sources say the deal includes a significant raise.