EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 48 MIN
Preston Stone Named As Starting QB, Big Ten Media Days Recap
from Bleav in Northwestern · host Bleav Podcast Network
Northwestern took center stage at Big Ten media days in Las Vegas on Wednesday and head coach David Braun named SMU transfer Preston Stone the starting quarterback, well ahead of Week 1. Wildcat Report’s Matt Shelton, who was on hand in Vegas, joins Zach on the show to give insight into how the decision came to be and why Braun felt compelled to announce this so early (4:15). The two also discuss other story lines from media days, including how Northwestern views it group of skill players (15:20), how Braun has settled into his front-facing role as head coach (18:09) and what the program shared about its approach to the start of revenue-sharing in college sports (22:20). Finally, Matt gives the latest on Northwestern’s stadium ventures, headlined by the construction of the new Ryan Field (37:35). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Northwestern has named a Week 1 starting quarterback, which may not come as a surprise, but the timing of the announcement says everything. Wildcat Report’s Matt Shelton joins Zach to discuss the decision by David Braun, plus more from the Wildcats’ media sessions in Las Vegas.
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