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Bleav in Northwestern

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NCAA Tournament
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Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern Basketball
Preston Stone
NCAA Basketball
Northwestern Wildcats Basketball
Big Ten Tournament
Northwestern Men's Basketball
Northwestern Women's Lacrosse
Northwestern Athletics
Matt Shelton
College Football Playoff
David Braun
Big Ten Conference
Northwestern Football
Illinois
Xavier Gray
Chris Collins
Boston College

From the shores of Lake Michigan, dive deep into sports at Chicago’s Big Ten school with in-depth analysis of Northwestern football and men’s basketball, recruiting updates and more with host Zach Koons.

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To celebrate Thanksgiving, Zach shares why he’s thankful for Northwestern returning to a bowl game after a thrilling victory over Minnesota. He lauds Preston Stone’s best game as a Wildcat, while highlighting some other standout performances on offen... more

Northwestern has another chance to become bowl eligible at Wrigley Field Saturday against Minnesota. Zach breaks down the Golden Gophers, from their stellar edge rushers to their lackluster offensive firepower. Then, he gives three keys to the game f... more

The fallout of Northwestern’s disappointing loss to Michigan at Wrigley Field continues to hover above the program going into this week’s matchup against Minnesota, so its time to have the conversation: does David Braun’s rhetoric of competing for a ... more

Northwestern nearly stole a win against Michigan thanks to five turnovers and some timely scores late, but the Wrigley Field curse continues. Zach breaks down the loss and why it felt so aggravating, from the horrible production in the red zone to an... more

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Nick Selby
Writer and Editor at Sports Illustrated, USC alum
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Kevin Sweeney
National College Basketball Reporter for Sports Illustrated and Northwestern alum
Sports Illustrated
Episode: 2025–26 Basketball Preview and Predictions
James Williams
Los Angeles-based sports reporter for USA Today, covering UCLA football
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Episode: Northwestern vs. UCLA Week 5 Preview
Maddy Hudak
Sideline reporter for Tulane football
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Episode: Northwestern vs. Tulane Week 1 Preview
Noah Coffman
College sports broadcaster for Big Ten Plus
Big Ten Plus
Episode: Lacrosse NCAA Tournament Preview
Gavin Dorsey
Lead writer for Northwestern Wildcats On SI and Northwestern grad
Northwestern Wildcats On SI
Episode: Chris Collins Rumors, a New NIL Approach and Transfer Targets
Matt Shelton
Managing Editor at Wildcat Report, Northwestern's rivals site
Wildcat Report
Episode: Early Transfer Portal Moves, Hoops Rotations and Preston Stone Rumors
Adam Beck
Editor-in-Chief at Inside NU and broadcaster for WNUR Sports
Inside NU
Episode: A Football Vibe Check After the Michigan Meltdown and Illinois Preview

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Zach Koons
Host of a show focused on in-depth analysis of Northwestern sports, particularly football and men's basketball. Engages with various sports experts to provide insights, strategies, and an analytical perspective on college athletics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • NU v. Oregon

    Great job with good objective commentary. Please let us know in this weeks podcast how the HC can justify leaving the starting QB in for the UCLA game after 6 picks in two D1 starts. How does this compare to last year’s quarterback decision making by the HC?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Believer in Democracy
    United States2 months ago
  • Go ‘Cats!

    An excellent gateway into all things Northwestern sports. Whether you’re a fan of the school, the sports programs, and/or the host, there’s something for everyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    no1swimfreak
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thrilled about this platform

    What a great way to stay in touch with what’s happening with the ‘Cats. Looking forward to hearing more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmandaPanda318
    United States2 years ago
  • Go ‘Cats

    Can’t wait to hear more of the mellifluous voice of Zach Koons breaking down the ‘Cats

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hettinger921
    United States2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The content is recognized as a comprehensive source for information on Northwestern sports, appealing to both die-hard fans and casual listeners.
The engaging delivery and analysis of the events provides a great resource to stay connected with Northwestern's athletic scene.
Listeners appreciate the objective commentary and insights into team strategies and performances.

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UCLA Comeback Falls Flat With Latest Officiating Debacle
Q: Where can people find more of your work?
You can find my work at wildcatreport.com and on Twitter at M underscore Shelton33.
UCLA Comeback Falls Flat With Latest Officiating Debacle
Q: What did you make of this team's ability just to fight again?
It was a bittersweet night, as the team showed resilience and the culture they've built is impressive, especially given the adversity they've faced.
Northwestern Football Preseason Mailbag
Q: What unit do you anticipate being the biggest pain point for Northwestern football this season?
Zach Koons expressed significant concerns about the group's receivers due to their lack of experience, highlighting that the overall number of career receptions is alarmingly low.
Northwestern Football Preseason Mailbag
Q: How much hope does Preston Stone give the offense this upcoming season?
There is a lot of hope because he is considered the best potential quarterback that Northwestern has had in years, which could ultimately improve their ranking from last year's performance.
Chris Collins Rumors, a New NIL Approach and Transfer Targets
Q: Did you think at all that there was a chance at the end of this season that we'd be talking about a Chris Collins coaching carousel piece?
Gavin expresses initial worry about Chris Collins possibly leaving, noting how he loves being at Northwestern and that he was concerned because of players leaving the program, which might prompt Collins to consider other offers.

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