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Zac Ellis

Zac Ellis

Joined: Dec 11, 2013

Zac Ellis joined SI.com in 2011 and has covered college football and basketball since 2012. In addition to features and columns, he is SI’s primary Heisman Trophy analyst.

After disappointing finishes, Kentucky must take care of business in 2016
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After disappointing finishes, Kentucky must take care of business in 2016

After two straight disappointing finishes, Kentucky must take care of business in 2016.

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Dobbs is the key to Tennessee’s potential breakthrough year
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Dobbs is the key to Tennessee’s potential breakthrough year

Tennessee will almost certainly be picked to win the SEC East at Media Days.

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Auburn hoping revamped defense can catalyze major 2016 turnaround
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Auburn hoping revamped defense can catalyze major 2016 turnaround

After a dismal 2015 season, Auburn is hoping its revamped defense can bring about more success in this year

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College Football Podcast: Who are the favorites in the SEC this season?
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College Football Podcast: Who are the favorites in the SEC this season?

With SEC Media Days kicking off on Monday, find out who are the favorites in the conference, which coach is on the hottest seat and more.

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Undervalued RB Ralph Webb aims to take down his and Vanderbilt's doubters in 2016
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Undervalued RB Ralph Webb aims to take down his and Vanderbilt's doubters in 2016

Overlooked by his hometown Gators, Vanderbilt's Ralph Webb aims to make Florida and the rest of the SEC pay in 2016.

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College Football Podcast: What's Notre Dame's identity in 2016?
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College Football Podcast: What's Notre Dame's identity in 2016?

Notre Dame has a high-profile quarterback battle, but critical questions on defense will have a much bigger impact of the Fighting Irish's 2016 season.

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Browns tight end E.J. Bibbs collects on loss-of-value insurance policy
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Browns tight end E.J. Bibbs collects on loss-of-value insurance policy

Former Iowa State tight end E.J. Bibbs has become just the third NFL player to collect on a loss-of-value insurance policy.

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Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz discusses his 2016 expectations, quarterback C.J. Beathard and the keys to longevity
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Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz discusses his 2016 expectations, quarterback C.J. Beathard and the keys to longevity

[video: 13724903] Iowa was one of the pleasant surprises of the 2015 college football season. The Hawkeyes used one of the best defenses in the country to cap

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New college football coaches poised to win right away
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New college football coaches poised to win right away

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A timeline of the Baylor sexual assault scandal
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A timeline of the Baylor sexual assault scandal

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College Football Podcast: Rick Neuheisel on Baylor scandal, Pac-12
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College Football Podcast: Rick Neuheisel on Baylor scandal, Pac-12

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Out of the darkness: How Clemson's Jay Guillermo overcame depression to become the Tigers' leader
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Out of the darkness: How Clemson's Jay Guillermo overcame depression to become the Tigers' leader

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