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Bleav in Northwestern

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Northwestern Football
Northwestern University
Northwestern Wildcats
Preston Stone
Transfer Portal
NCAA Tournament
David Braun
College Football
Michigan Wolverines
Big Ten Conference
Northwestern Wildcats Football
Northwestern Basketball
Chris Collins
Big Ten
Big Ten Tournament
Northwestern Wildcats Basketball
NCAA Basketball
Northwestern Men's Basketball
College Football Playoff
Brooks Barnheiser

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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The Wildcats welcome 2–4 Rutgers into Evanston this weekend with a chance to become bowl eligible before the month is out. Zach is joined by Alec Crouthamel of On3’s The Knight Report to preview the matchup, going over the reasons for the up-and-down... more

The Wildcats snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against former head coach Pat Fitzgerald and Michigan State. Zach is joined by Wildcat Report’s Matt Shelton as they try to make sense of what happened in East Lansing. They discuss the offense’s ... more

The Pat Fitzgerald bowl has finally arrived as Northwestern will take on its former head coach in a highly anticipated game this Saturday in East Lansing. Zach is joined by Jacob Cotsonika of Michigan State on SI to give their thoughts on the first s... more

The Wildcats cruised past the Ball State Cardinals, and while there might not be the need for a play-by-play breakdown, Zach is joined by Breaking the Pocket’s Jonah Dylan to discuss some key takeaways about Chip Kelly’s approach to this game, as wel... more

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Recent Guests

Jacob Cotsonika
Sports Illustrated writer covering Michigan State Spartans
Sports Illustrated
Episode: Michigan State Preview With Michigan State On SI
Jonah Dylan
Northwestern alum; Memphis beat writer for Commercial Appeal; co-host of Breaking the Pocket
Commercial Appeal; Breaking the Pocket
Episode: Ball State Recap, AP Top 25 Poll Importance and Big Ten Chase Pack Rankings
Matt McChesney
Former Colorado offensive lineman, host of Zero 2 Sixty, founder of Six Zero Academy
Zero 2 Sixty | Six Zero Academy
Episode: Colorado Preview With Matt McChesney
Adam Rittenberg
Senior writer for college football at ESPN
ESPN
Episode: Northwestern, Big Ten Week 1 Overreactions With ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg
Kevin Sweeney
Staff writer for Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Episode: Northwestern Football 2026 Season Predictions
Matt Shelton
Matt Shelton of Wildcat Report
Wildcat Report
Episode: Big Ten Media Days Takeaways and New Ryan Field Glimpses
Kelly Amonte Hiller
Head coach of Northwestern Lacrosse, nine-time national champion coach
Northwestern University
Episode: Kelly Amonte Hiller
Yanyan Li
Former Inside NU writer, now at Front Office Sports
Front Office Sports
Episode: Lacrosse Wins a Legacy-Making, and Possibly Controversial, Championship
Noah Coffman
Lacrosse expert, Big Ten plus broadcaster
Northwestern Lacrosse broadcast partner
Episode: Pat Fitzgerald Speaks Out. Plus, Lacrosse’s All-Time Turnaround

Host

Zach Koons
Host of Bleav in Northwestern; frequent writer/host covering Northwestern athletics with affiliations to Bleav in Northwestern, Bleav Network, Northwestern athletics blogs, and SI/Believe networks.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 29 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years 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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Gateway into Northwestern sports with something for everyone.
A great way to stay in touch with what's happening with the 'Cats.
Zach Koons' mellifluous voice is a highlight of the show.
Great job with good objective commentary.

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Ball State Recap, AP Top 25 Poll Importance and Big Ten Chase Pack Rankings
Q: What is your read on what this means for Northwestern's season and perception?
The hosts agree that the Top 25 ranking alters perception beyond a single game's result, signaling national interest and potential for continued growth if they sustain performance and manage injuries, while acknowledging the Big Ten landscape is competitive and nuanced.
Ball State Recap, AP Top 25 Poll Importance and Big Ten Chase Pack Rankings
Q: Does it rhyme with Chip Kelly?
Yes, the discussion centers on Chip Kelly's influence, his offensive creativity, and how his approach is reshaping Northwestern's identity in real time, including spread concepts and unconventional formations.
Northwestern Football 2026 Season Predictions
Q: What do you think Northwestern's final record is going to be?
The guest believes Northwestern will go over the five-and-a-half and projected seven wins, though he concedes the path is challenging and depends on beating a couple of key opponents and performing well in non-conference games.
Big Ten Media Days Takeaways and New Ryan Field Glimpses
Q: What did Braun say about the defensive line and potential breakout players?
Braun noted a developmental pedigree, highlighted Kilbane at defensive end, and named other internal candidates like Callum Campbell and Caden O'Rourke as players to watch, while acknowledging limited returning production and the need for breakouts from new or underutilized players.
Big Ten Media Days Takeaways and New Ryan Field Glimpses
Q: Why did David Braun choose not to name a starting quarterback at Big Ten Media Days?
Braun kept the quarterback decision close to the vest, signaling that he wants to evaluate in camp and maintain flexibility, while signaling strong confidence in the depth of the quarterback room and in the chances for a strong start if the camp processes go well.

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2. Jonah Dylan
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5. Kevin Sweeney
6. Matt Shelton
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