Northwestern Secures Bowl Eligibility with Win over Purdue
Northwestern becomes bowl-eligible with a 23-15 win over Purdue, securing their first postseason berth since 2020. After a tumultuous season that included a hazing scandal and the firing of longtime coach Pat Fitzgerald, interim head coach David Braun led the Wildcats to victory in his first game as head coach. Cam Porter scored two rushing touchdowns, while Ben Bryant threw a 52-yard touchdown pass to Cam Johnson. Northwestern's defense came up big, stopping fourth-down attempts and recording takeaways. The win sets up a matchup against in-state rival Illinois next week.