Zach Koons is a Programming Editor at Sports Illustrated. He frequently writes about competitive sports, particularly focusing on Formula One, and has a strong background in both team and individual sports. Koons is also the host of the 'Bleav in Northwestern' podcast and has been featured in numerous publications, including the Miami Herald and The Kansas City Star.
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The midway point of the 2026 college football season is nearly upon us and each matchup is starting to mean a little bit more.
By: Zach Koons
The cream of the crop in the SEC meets in a potentially tropical storm–impacted Tuscaloosa on Saturday and a few key factors could decide which team grabs the reins.
by: Zach Koons Posted: Updated: The cream of the crop in the SEC meets in a potentially tropical storm–impacted Tuscaloosa on Saturday and a few key factors could decide which team grabs the reins.
By: Zach Koons
While many of the sport's best players have risen to the occasion, there's a new No. 1, a huge drop for Arch Manning and four new entries in the top 10.
By: Zach Koons
Concern is mounting about how the new structure will dilute the caliber of teams playing for a national championship. So just how bad would it have been in previous years of the CFP?
By: Zach Koons
College Football Playoff expansion to a 24-team format is hurtling toward an inevitability with the CFP and ESPN closing in on a deal to double the
By: Zach Koons
After another scoreless half, the Wolverines benched the former five-star recruit, spelling real trouble for the two sides to have a future together.
When Bryce Underwood flipped his commitment from LSU to Michigan in November 2024, he did what any Gen Z star would do to announce the news: post on social media.
By: Zach Koons
From Arch Manning's alarming regression to Gunner Stockton's costly meltdown, 10 quarterbacks face critical tests as the regular season enters its final stretch.
By: Zach Koons
Quarterback play is more important than ever as college football approaches the final month of the regular season.
