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Northwestern Wildcats
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The Northwestern Wildcat "Podcat," with "Mr. Cat," Dave Eanet, from the Voice of the Wildcats, WGN Radio 720 in Chicago.
Episodes
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Wildcat Insider: Braydon Brus leading a stout Wildcat defense
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Wildcat Insider! Dave and Dan breakdown Northwestern’s 45-14 win over Ball State for homecoming. Dave and Dan talk about the next man up mentality of the ‘Cats and Aidan Chiles leading the high-powered Wildcat offense. Graduate Student...
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Highlights: Northwestern 45 – Ball State 14 – 10/10/26
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Ball State Cardinals – October 10, 2026 Box score | Recap Video highlights
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Wildcat Insider: Northwestern opens New Ryan Field with dominant win
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Wildcat Insider! Dave and Dan breakdown Northwestern’s 34-13 win over Penn State in the debut of the New Ryan Field. Dave and Dan breakdown the Wildcat rushing attack that racked up 413 yards rushing on Friday and share their thoughts…
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Highlights: Northwestern 34 – Penn State 13 – 10/2/26
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Penn State Nittany Lions – October 2, 2026 Box score | Recap Video highlights | Cinematic recap with Dave Eanet
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Stadium Club: Northwestern ushers in a new era; Ryan Field opens Friday
Northwestern Wildcats play-by-play broadcaster Dave Eanet and former Northwestern quarterback Dan Persa talk with Vice President for Athletics and Recreation Mark Jackson about the brand-new Ryan Field, which is set to open Friday.
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Wildcat Insider: The long-awaited New Ryan Field opens Friday
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Wildcat Insider! Dave and Dan are joined by Mark Jackson, Combe Family Vice President for Athletics and Recreation for Northwestern University, to talk about the opening of the New Ryan Field, what fans should expect Friday, why...
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Highlights: Indiana 29 – Northwestern 23 – 9/25/26
Northwestern Wildcats at Indiana Hoosiers – September 25, 2026 Box score | Recap Video highlights
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Wildcat Insider: Northwestern preparing for date with defending National Champions
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Wildcat Insider! Dave and Dan recap the Wildcats’ dominant 41-7 win over Colorado in the final game at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Graduate Student Center Jackson Carsello joins Dave, Dan, and Jack Heinrich to talk...
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Highlights: Northwestern 41 – Colorado 7 – 9/19/26
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Colorado Buffaloes – September 19, 2026 Box score | Recap Video highlights
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Coach David Braun on final game at Martin Stadium, what’s ahead
Northwestern football head coach David Braun joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to discuss his new contract extension through 2031, the final game at Martin Stadium before the opening of the new Ryan Field, the balanced offensive attack in Week 1, and Saturday’s matchup against Deion Sanders and...
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Wildcat Insider: ‘Cats look to go out in style in final game on Lakefront
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Wildcat Insider! Dave and Dan recap the Wildcats’ season-opening win over South Dakota State and share their thoughts on the new look Northwestern offense in game one. Then Graduate Student Running Back Joseph Himon II joins Dave and…
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Highlights: Northwestern 34 – South Dakota State 18 – 9/5/26
Northwestern Wildcats vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits – September 5, 2026 Box score | Recap Video highlights
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Dave Eanet previews the 2026 Northwestern football season
Mr. Cat, Dave Eanet, joins John Williams and Andy Masur to preview the upcoming Northwestern football season! Go Cats!
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Wildcat Insider: Addition of Chip Kelly ushers in exciting new era of Northwestern Football
College Football is back, and Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are here for the debut of Wildcat Insider! Dave and Dan talk about the buzz surrounding the team with Chip Kelly coming aboard as part of an offensive coaching overhaul. Then Ted Albrecht, Northwestern radio football analyst, joins Dave and…
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Stadium Club: Pat Ryan Jr. on NU’s Ryan Field project: ‘We’re racing to October 2nd’
WGN’s Ryan Burrow gets an update from Pat Ryan, Jr., CEO of Ryan Sports Development, on the construction of the new Ryan Field in Evanston.
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Go see Northwestern women’s lacrosse in the Final Four this weekend
Kelly Amonte Hiller, head women’s lacrosse coach at Northwestern University, joins Jon Hansen and Andy Masur to talk about their powerhouse program, the excitement about hosting the Women’s Final Four this weekend, the wonderful opportunity for people to see lacrosse being played at the highest...
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Recap: Northwestern 63 – Oregon 62 – 2/28/26
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Oregon Ducks – February 28, 2026 Box score | Recap | Video highlights Final seconds of Dave Eanet and Billy McKinney’s call including Nick Martinelli’s game-winning shot:
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Highlights: Northwestern 34 – Central Michigan 7 – GameAbove Sports Bowl – 12/26/25
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Central Michigan Chippewas – GameAbove Sports Bowl – Ford Field – Detroit, Michigan – December 26, 2025 Box score | Recap Video highlights | Cinematic Recap with Dave Eanet
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Mr. Cat previews Northwestern’s upcoming Bowl game
The voice of Northwestern Wildcasts and former WGN Radio Sports Anchor Dave Eanet joins Lisa Dent (in for Bob Sirott) to preview Friday’s Northwestern Football Bowl Game. Tune in to WGN Radio on Friday, December 26th 2025 for an 11:30am pregame for Northwestern vs. Central Michigan in the…
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Highlights: Illinois 20 – Northwestern 13 – 11/29/25
Northwestern Wildcats at Illinois Fighting Illini – November 29, 2025 Box score | Recap Video highlights
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Collegiately Speaking: With bowl eligibility secured, ‘Cats turn focus to getting The Hat back
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s wild come-from-behind victory over Minnesota 38-35 at Wrigley Field and secure their 2nd bowl berth under David Braun. Then, Head Coach of Northwestern Football David Braun joins...
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Highlights: Northwestern 38 – Minnesota 35 – 11/22/25
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers at Wrigley Field – November 22, 2025 Box score | Recap Video highlights | Cinematic Recap with Dave Eanet
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Collegiately Speaking: Wildcats looking to end home slate with a win
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s 24-22 loss to Michigan at Wrigley Field. Dan and Dave discuss the struggles of the offense to score touchdowns in the red zone and examine ways to fix it. Then they talk about the...
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Highlights: Michigan 24 – Northwestern 22 – 11/15/25
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Michigan Wolverines at Wrigley Field – November 15, 2025 Box score | Recap Video highlights
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Collegiately Speaking: Wildcats preparing for a Big Ten battle at the Friendly Confines
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s 38-17 loss on the road against USC. Then they talk about running back Caleb Komolafe’s continued strong play and how he has become a key part of the offense. Next Dave and Dan…
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WGN Radio receives three Silver Dome Awards, Dave Eanet honored by the Illinois Broadcasters Association
WGN Radio won in three categories at the 2025 Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA) Silver Dome Awards, including two honors for the WGN Radio newsroom. The awards, which recognize the top-tier in Illinois broadcasting were announced on November 6 at a reception held at the InterContinental…
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Highlights: USC 38 – Northwestern 17 – 11/7/25
Northwestern Wildcats at USC Trojans – November 7, 2025 Box score | Recap Video highlights
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Collegiately Speaking: Fresh off a bye week, the Wildcats look to make statement in L.A.
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...
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Highlights: Nebraska 28 – Northwestern 21 – 10/25/25
Northwestern Wildcats at Nebraska Cornhuskers – October 25, 2025 Box score | Recap Video highlights
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Stadium Club: The final steel beam is in place at Northwestern’s Ryan Field
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.
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Collegiately Speaking: Strong defense continues for Wildcats as they win their 4th straight
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...
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Highlights: Northwestern 19 – Purdue 0 – 10/18/25
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Purdue Boilermakers – October 18, 2025 Box score | Recap Video highlights
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Collegiately Speaking: Wildcats rolling as they get set to honor the 1995 Rose Bowl team
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...
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Highlights: Northwestern 22 – Penn State 21 – 10/11/25
Northwestern Wildcats at Penn State Nittany Lions – October 11, 2025 Box score | Recap Video highlights | Cinematic Recap with Dave Eanet
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Collegiately Speaking: Wildcat offense starting to gel as they head to Penn State
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...
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Highlights: Northwestern 42 – ULM 7 – 10/4/25
Northwestern Wildcats vs. University of Louisiana Monroe Warhawks – October 4, 2025 Box score | Recap Video highlights
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Collegiately Speaking: Rushing attack leads Wildcats into homecoming weekend
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...
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Highlights: Northwestern 17 – UCLA 14 – 9/27/25
Northwestern Wildcats vs. UCLA Bruins – September 27, 2025 Box score | Recap Video highlights
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Collegiately Speaking: Northwestern looks to bounce back against UCLA after bye week
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan give a quick recap of the loss to Oregon before the bye week, and then they will look ahead to the match against UCLA. Graduate Student Running Back Cam Porter joins Dave and Dan to talk about how his...
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Highlights: Oregon 34 – Northwestern 14 – 9/13/25
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Oregon Ducks – September 13, 2025 Box score | Recap Video highlights
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Collegiately Speaking: National spotlight presents a big opportunity for the ‘Cats
Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another installment of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s bounce-back win over Western Illinois, 42-7. Then they talk about the loss of running back Cam Porter for the season, who left the game Friday night with an injury, and who can…
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Highlights: Northwestern 42 – Western Illinois 7 – 9/5/25
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks – September 5, 2025 Box score | Recap Video highlights | Cinematic Recap with Dave Eanet
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Collegiately Speaking: Wildcats looking to respond after tough season opener
College Football is back, and Dave Eanet and Dan Persa are back for another season of Collegiately Speaking! Dave and Dan recap Northwestern’s disappointing season-opening loss to Tulane 23-3, and Quarterback Preston Stone’s tough debut. They talk about how Stone and the team can bounce back in…
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Highlights: Tulane 23 – Northwestern 3 – 8/30/25
Northwestern Wildcats at Tulane Green Wave – August 30, 2025 Box score | Recap Video highlights
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Dave Eanet’s farewell and photos from his last shift at WGN Radio
Dave continues as the voice of Northwestern Wildcats football and men's basketball.
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The Career Vision Podcast: How Dave Eanet became the voice of Northwestern athletics and WGN Radio’s sports director
As WGN Radio sports director Dave Eanet prepares for his last morning shift, he sits down with Michael Piff on the Career Vision Podcast to talk about his career in Chicago media and play-by-play broadcasting. Dave’s career story deserves its own podcast series, but they were able to cover the...
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Stadium Club: Northwestern is building college football’s first NFL-style stadium
The brand-new Ryan Field will be the first-of-its-kind when it opens in 2026.
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Coach Chris Collins is staying at Northwestern: ‘I’m excited to get to work and see what we can do’
Chris Collins, head basketball coach at Northwestern, joins John Williams and Dave Eanet to talk about reaching an agreement to remain the head coach through 2030. Coach says he is excited to build something special in Evanston and keep pushing the program forward. Who is coach rooting for in…
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NU men’s basketball coach Chris Collins: We are playing for our season right now
Chris Collins, head basketball coach at Northwestern, joins John Williams and Dave Eanet to talk about the challenges the team has faced this season, how he is proud of the resiliency and fight of his players, the incredible leadership that the older players have shown this year, how deep the...
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Recap: Northwestern 76 – Maryland 74 – OT – 1/16/25
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Maryland Terrapins – January 16, 2025 Box score | Recap | Video highlights Dave Eanet and Billy McKinney call Nick Martinelli’s buzzer-beating game-winning basket in overtime to win the game:
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The Northwestern Wildcat "Podcat," with "Mr. Cat," Dave Eanet, from the Voice of the Wildcats, WGN Radio 720 in Chicago.
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