Zach Pereles, Ian McCafferty and Michael Stern are on the mic, giving you not one but TWO previews in one podcast. First, they talk Trevor Siemian and expectations for the former Wildcat quarterback. Can he and the Denver Broncos open the NFL regular season on a high note? They then preview Northwestern's game versus FCS heavyweights Illinois State. What do the Wildcats need to do to get back on track?

Zach Pereles, Ian McCafferty and Michael Stern are on the mic, giving you not one but TWO previews in one podcast. First, they talk Trevor Siemian and expectations for the former Wildcat quarterback. Can he and the Denver Broncos open the NFL regular season on a high note? They then preview Northwestern's game versus FCS heavyweights Illinois State. What do the Wildcats need to do to get back on track?

Zach Pereles, Ian McCafferty and WNUR's Michael Stern review Northwestern's disappointing season-opening loss to Western Michigan, examining essentially every aspect of the game. The defensive line disappointed, but the defensive secondary held up well. Offensively, Clayton Thorson's performance was a positive sign, but the fumble at the end was worrying, as was the play of his offensive line. FInally, they take your Twitter questions.

Zach Pereles, Ian McCafferty and WNUR's Michael Stern review Northwestern's disappointing season-opening loss to Western Michigan, examining essentially every aspect of the game. The defensive line disappointed, but the defensive secondary held up well. Offensively, Clayton Thorson's performance was a positive sign, but the fumble at the end was worrying, as was the play of his offensive line. FInally, they take your Twitter questions.

Zach Pereles, Martin Oppegaard and Ian McCafferty break down the matchup between Northwestern and Western Michigan. The guys discuss key individual matchups, preview the Western Michigan roster and give their predictions for the season-opener.

Zach Pereles, Martin Oppegaard and Ian McCafferty break down the matchup between Northwestern and Western Michigan. The guys discuss key individual matchups, preview the Western Michigan roster and give their predictions for the season-opener.

Zach Pereles and Ian McCafferty finish up the Season Preview podcast with Part II. They discuss big-picture issues, including why the 2016 season is so important following a wildly successful 2015. They also go through the entire schedule and break down Northwestern's prospects and give their season predictions.

Zach Pereles and Ian McCafferty finish up the Season Preview podcast with Part II. They discuss big-picture issues, including why the 2016 season is so important following a wildly successful 2015. They also go through the entire schedule and break down Northwestern's prospects and give their season predictions.

Zach Pereles and Ian McCafferty are on the Part I of the 2016 football season preview podcast. The duo goes position-by-position, breaking down strengths and weaknesses across the roster and giving their expectations for the key players in 2016. Part II comes out Sunday, Aug. 28!

Zach Pereles and Ian McCafferty are on the Part I of the 2016 football season preview podcast. The duo goes position-by-position, breaking down strengths and weaknesses across the roster and giving their expectations for the key players in 2016. Part II comes out Sunday, Aug. 28!