Podcast appearances and mentions of Bret Bielema

An old friend stops by to help us send Pipes off in style. Kyle Tausk is in-studio and shares some great memories with us about Derek & Lon. Plus, JC Sutter has decided to play for Ole Miss. What's next for Bret Bielema and staff? We discuss! It's The Drive!

Hutt and Chad break down Bret Bielema calling out Georgia for possibly tampering with RB Josh McCray and why the hype around the transfer portal could be cooling off with the rise in getting called out for tampering as well as the benefit to staying at one school. Plus, NFL Columnist, John McClain on Kevin Durant traded to the Rockets and is this really Aaron Rodgers final year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We walk through the SEC match-ups that the SEC is under the most pressure to win and we give you win/loss projections. Illinois Illini head coach Bret Bielema implies the Georgia Bulldogs tampered with a player in a very Bret Bielema way. What the Illinois Football coach said, or didn't say, about Georgia Football and Kirby Smart. Alabama Crimson Tide WR Germie Bernard sets the table for the upcoming season, what the Alabama Football receiver has to say to our own Emily Grace McWhorter. Outside eyes look at Alabama Football to see just how close they were to winning even more national championships. The best SEC Football rematch we are most looking forward to. Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us to an SEC contender, The LSU Tigers at #9. LSU Football is coming off a season that disappointed some fans in the Bayou, can Brian Kelly get the Tigers back into SEC and College Football Playoff contention? This is also the first team with a first place vote. What keeps you from thinking LSU can win a championship? The Auburn Tigers, Alabama and Georgia await the decision of RB EJ Crowell tonight. Will the 5-star recruit go to Alabama Football, Auburn Football or Georgia Football? Should you be banned for life from being a jerk at a sporting event? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We walk through the SEC match-ups that the SEC is under the most pressure to win and we give you win/loss projections. Illinois Illini head coach Bret Bielema implies the Georgia Bulldogs tampered with a player in a very Bret Bielema way. What the Illinois Football coach said, or didn't say, about Georgia Football and Kirby Smart. Alabama Crimson Tide WR Germie Bernard sets the table for the upcoming season, what the Alabama Football receiver has to say to our own Emily Grace McWhorter. Outside eyes look at Alabama Football to see just how close they were to winning even more national championships. The best SEC Football rematch we are most looking forward to. Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us to an SEC contender, The LSU Tigers at #9. LSU Football is coming off a season that disappointed some fans in the Bayou, can Brian Kelly get the Tigers back into SEC and College Football Playoff contention? This is also the first team with a first place vote. What keeps you from thinking LSU can win a championship? The Auburn Tigers, Alabama and Georgia await the decision of RB EJ Crowell tonight. Will the 5-star recruit go to Alabama Football, Auburn Football or Georgia Football? Should you be banned for life from being a jerk at a sporting event? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We walk through the SEC match-ups that the SEC is under the most pressure to win and we give you win/loss projections. Illinois Illini head coach Bret Bielema implies the Georgia Bulldogs tampered with a player in a very Bret Bielema way. What the Illinois Football coach said, or didn't say, about Georgia Football and Kirby Smart. Alabama Crimson Tide WR Germie Bernard sets the table for the upcoming season, what the Alabama Football receiver has to say to our own Emily Grace McWhorter. Outside eyes look at Alabama Football to see just how close they were to winning even more national championships. The best SEC Football rematch we are most looking forward to. Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us to an SEC contender, The LSU Tigers at #9. LSU Football is coming off a season that disappointed some fans in the Bayou, can Brian Kelly get the Tigers back into SEC and College Football Playoff contention? This is also the first team with a first place vote. What keeps you from thinking LSU can win a championship? The Auburn Tigers, Alabama and Georgia await the decision of RB EJ Crowell tonight. Will the 5-star recruit go to Alabama Football, Auburn Football or Georgia Football? Should you be banned for life from being a jerk at a sporting event? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We walk through the SEC match-ups that the SEC is under the most pressure to win and we give you win/loss projections. Illinois Illini head coach Bret Bielema implies the Georgia Bulldogs tampered with a player in a very Bret Bielema way. What the Illinois Football coach said, or didn't say, about Georgia Football and Kirby Smart. Alabama Crimson Tide WR Germie Bernard sets the table for the upcoming season, what the Alabama Football receiver has to say to our own Emily Grace McWhorter. Outside eyes look at Alabama Football to see just how close they were to winning even more national championships. The best SEC Football rematch we are most looking forward to. Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us to an SEC contender, The LSU Tigers at #9. LSU Football is coming off a season that disappointed some fans in the Bayou, can Brian Kelly get the Tigers back into SEC and College Football Playoff contention? This is also the first team with a first place vote. What keeps you from thinking LSU can win a championship? The Auburn Tigers, Alabama and Georgia await the decision of RB EJ Crowell tonight. Will the 5-star recruit go to Alabama Football, Auburn Football or Georgia Football? Should you be banned for life from being a jerk at a sporting event? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We walk through the SEC match-ups that the SEC is under the most pressure to win and we give you win/loss projections. Illinois Illini head coach Bret Bielema implies the Georgia Bulldogs tampered with a player in a very Bret Bielema way. What the Illinois Football coach said, or didn't say, about Georgia Football and Kirby Smart. Alabama Crimson Tide WR Germie Bernard sets the table for the upcoming season, what the Alabama Football receiver has to say to our own Emily Grace McWhorter. Outside eyes look at Alabama Football to see just how close they were to winning even more national championships. The best SEC Football rematch we are most looking forward to. Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us to an SEC contender, The LSU Tigers at #9. LSU Football is coming off a season that disappointed some fans in the Bayou, can Brian Kelly get the Tigers back into SEC and College Football Playoff contention? This is also the first team with a first place vote. What keeps you from thinking LSU can win a championship? The Auburn Tigers, Alabama and Georgia await the decision of RB EJ Crowell tonight. Will the 5-star recruit go to Alabama Football, Auburn Football or Georgia Football? Should you be banned for life from being a jerk at a sporting event? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We walk through the SEC match-ups that the SEC is under the most pressure to win and we give you win/loss projections. Illinois Illini head coach Bret Bielema implies the Georgia Bulldogs tampered with a player in a very Bret Bielema way. What the Illinois Football coach said, or didn't say, about Georgia Football and Kirby Smart. Alabama Crimson Tide WR Germie Bernard sets the table for the upcoming season, what the Alabama Football receiver has to say to our own Emily Grace McWhorter. Outside eyes look at Alabama Football to see just how close they were to winning even more national championships. The best SEC Football rematch we are most looking forward to. Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us to an SEC contender, The LSU Tigers at #9. LSU Football is coming off a season that disappointed some fans in the Bayou, can Brian Kelly get the Tigers back into SEC and College Football Playoff contention? This is also the first team with a first place vote. What keeps you from thinking LSU can win a championship? The Auburn Tigers, Alabama and Georgia await the decision of RB EJ Crowell tonight. Will the 5-star recruit go to Alabama Football, Auburn Football or Georgia Football? Should you be banned for life from being a jerk at a sporting event? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning RedZone On Campus 4-6-3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kev is joined by Kelcey from High Low Sports to dive into college football's hot topics in this episode of Tailgate. They discuss Hugh Freeze's tenure at Auburn, Kalen DeBoer's impact at Alabama, and the latest transfer portal drama. The two also analyze Heisman Trophy and national championship odds, offering insights on potential sleeper picks. 3:21 Hugh Freeze Discussion 7:24 Hugh Freeze's coaching challenges and team prospects 11:22 Honest conversation about Kalen DeBoer 18:33 Bret Bielema and Big Ten football 22:13 The mascot head to retire with Lee Corso 24:47 Wisconsin sues Miami over Xavier Lucas transfer 28:46 NCAA and NIL Deals 31:17 Thomas Castellanos comments 38:35 Weird stuff happens at Jordan-Hare 41:46 Diego Pavia declares war on the Big Ten 45:33 SEC Offensive Evolution 48:19 Performance-based pay and booster influence in college sports 51:47 NIL valuations and cost of living 56:14 Heisman Trophy Betting Discussion 1:00:01 Clubnik's improvement and comparison to Nussmeier 1:02:22 Ryan Williams vs. Jeremiah Smith 1:06:16 Oregon and Ohio State discussion 1:10:07 Clemson and Penn State discussion 1:13:05 Ole Miss and College Football Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The List: Steve Spurrier/Arch Manning, John Cena; CJ Hurt: Grizz SHOULD Deal tonight's Draft Pick, Draft Season is Hope Season, Timing the Draft Better, Developing Players; Tell Your Story, Bret Bielema

The Illinois head coach was on Pardon My Take last week and was asked about the Iowa job---his alma mater---and told the guys that he has a non-compete with every school in the B1G. He said, “I know everyone thinks I want to go to Iowa. I don't want to go to Iowa.” He pointed out he spent 5 good years there but apparently has no interest in the job. How does that make a Hawkeye fan feel about someone who attended there? Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a landmark moment in college athletics, Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit against Miami over tampering. What does this mean for college football? Bret Bielema takes a shot at the SEC over the league not playing a nine-game conference schedule. Parker shares his thoughts in addition to what he's been hearing regarding the College Football Playoff's future format. Diego Pavia had some strong comments recently regarding Vanderbilt and a couple of their rivals. Parker addresses it and why it may be good for the sport. All that and more on The Air Raid with Parker Kelley!

This week I'm rejoined by The Champaign Room's Pleas Honeywood to recognize All-Americans in Track & Field (8:27). We also discuss basketball's summer workouts getting underway (20:35) and the ramifications of Ty Rodgers' injury (26:21). We also chat about Texas Tech and the degree of difficulty of Illinois' non-conference schedule (33:38) as well as break down the upcoming rule changes for men's basketball (47:43). We conclude the show by talking about football's recent recruiting success (70:10), the 2025 season outlook (83:55), and Bret Bielema's pettiness (95:45)

In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, Sun-Times reporter Joe Cowley joined the Rahimi & Harris Show to discuss the Bulls giving contract extensions to executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley; Illinois football coach Bret Bielema joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss his Illini's outlook entering the 2025 season; Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss manager Craig Counsell's steady hand, the trade market and more; and veteran sports journalist Christine Brennan joined Mully & Haugh to discuss how Fever star Caitlin Clark is mistreated by other WNBA players.

In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, Sun-Times reporter Joe Cowley joined the Rahimi & Harris Show to discuss the Bulls giving contract extensions to executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley; Illinois football coach Bret Bielema joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss his Illini's outlook entering the 2025 season; Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss manager Craig Counsell's steady hand, the trade market and more; and veteran sports journalist Christine Brennan joined Mully & Haugh to discuss how Fever star Caitlin Clark is mistreated by other WNBA players.

In Interviews of the Week on 670 The Score, Sun-Times reporter Joe Cowley joined the Rahimi & Harris Show to discuss the Bulls giving contract extensions to executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley; Illinois football coach Bret Bielema joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss his Illini's outlook entering the 2025 season; Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to discuss manager Craig Counsell's steady hand, the trade market and more; and veteran sports journalist Christine Brennan joined Mully & Haugh to discuss how Fever star Caitlin Clark is mistreated by other WNBA players.

In the Best of Mully & Haugh this week, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the Bulls giving contract extensions to executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley; Illinois football coach Bret Bielema joined the show to discuss his Illini's outlook entering the 2025 season; Mully and Haugh pondered if the Bulls will trade veteran center Nikola Vucevic in the coming weeks; and Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the show to discuss his rise to stardom and much more.

The Pacers force a Game 7 after an ass kicking in Game 6. TJ McConnell and Obi Toppin beat the Thunder themselves in the second quarter and we get 1 more game of basketball (00:00:00-00:16:37). We talk about the Lakers selling for 10 billion, Stanley Cup celebrations, Connor McDavid maybe leaving Edmonton and some College Baseball (00:16:37-00:46:55). Boban Marjanovic joins the show to talk about his NBA Career, being the best teammate, his hand size going viral, riding horses and tons more (00:46:55-01:28:20). Illinois Head Coach Bret Bielema joins the show to talk some football, the run game, feeling confident in talking shit, his tattoo and tons more (01:28:20-01:58:57). We finish with Fyre Fest of the week and check in with Hank at Pebble Beach (01:58:57-02:21:13).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

We start things off by speaking to Ari Wasserman from On3 and asks if college football is better off without Bret Bielema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joey Wagner is in the studio today with a TON of info on the new Illini football recruits. Four star recruits, the markets where Illinois is having success, and more. Plus - a clip from Paul Finebaum's show made the rounds today about Bret Bielema being the "new villain" on college football. And why that's a good thing!

Former Hokies Offensive Lineman Jonathan McLaughlin joins Pete, Sam, and Robert to break down one of the most inexplicable wins in Virginia Tech football history. The guys dive deep on the 2016 season as a whole, reflect on the loaded roster, and discuss what was at stake heading into the Bowl matchup against Bret Bielema and the Arkansas Razorbacks. Big Jon gives his perspective on how the players were adjusting to new head coach Justin Fuente after the retirement of Frank Beamer, and what it was like in the locker room down 24-0 at the half. This episode is loaded with lore - a must watch for any Hokies die-hard. Two Deep Merch: https://theswvashop.com/collections/two-deep-podcast?_pos=1&_psq=two&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl and Big Sky Brigit. We talk College World Series, Gage Wood's no hitter, BIRDS WITH TEETH VS BIRDS WITH TEETH, Joey Chestnut back!, MULCH FRAUD, Sac State leaving the Big Sky, Ron Rivera is now Cal's GM, Playoff format disputes, Bret Bielema's comments, College Tennis in danger?, Happy National Mascot Day, Kangaroos, Mascot Hall of Fame inductees and MASCOT SNUBS, then an Alaska Pronunciation and Population game and much, much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Nine games?Yes, Bret Bielema wants everyone in the Power Four to play nine conference games annually.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) still in laptop limbo.Buhler touched on Bielema's convenient comments at Illini Night at Wrigley Field, as well as who a few potential sleepers for the Heisman Trophy are in the SEC and the Group of Five of all places.Sleeping on False Start would be to your own detriment.

If The Auburn Tigers win at The Baylor Bears, it will be the best Auburn Football road win since? Vanderbilt Commodores QB Diego Pavia is not being shy behind the mic. The Vanderbilt Football QB clapped back at comments made by Alabama Crimson Tide WR Ryan Williams. Williams used the “sledgehammer on an ant” line in relation to their game against Vandy this season. Now Pavia is taking aim at the Tennessee Volunteers. What the Vandy signal caller said about Tennessee Football. The College Football Commissioners are starting over with the College Football Playoff format, what is the issue and what should be done? Does college football have an officiating issue? The Athletic says it does. Illinois Illini head coach Bret Bielema is running his mouth against about the SEC. What the Illinois Football coach said and why we think he said it. Is Bielema just defending the Big Ten or is there more at play? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 stays in the SEC with the Florida Gators at #15. Florida Football has been wondering int he wilderness for quite a while now. Can Billy Napier finally turn the corner with the Gators? Why did our audience (and Brown) rank the Gators so high? Does it seem like WNBA players are using Caitlin Clark as a punching bag and is that smart? Who have been the best NFL wide receivers over the last decade? The Sports Mascot Hall of Fame has a new class. What took so long for one iconic college football mascot to be inducted? The College World Series continues in Omaha tonight. The Arkansas Razorbacks have fought through the loser's bracket to face the LSU Tigers. It is an elimination game for Arkansas Baseball, LSU Baseball looks to return to the championship series again. The winner of that side of the bracket gets the winner of the Louisville Cardinals v. The Costal Carolina Chanticleers half of the bracket. The NBA Finals could be down to one final game with the Oklahoma City Thunder on the verge of closing out the Indiana Pacers after the Thunder rolled 120-109 in Game Five. The Thunder and Pacers square off Thursday night at 7:30 on ABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If The Auburn Tigers win at The Baylor Bears, it will be the best Auburn Football road win since? Vanderbilt Commodores QB Diego Pavia is not being shy behind the mic. The Vanderbilt Football QB clapped back at comments made by Alabama Crimson Tide WR Ryan Williams. Williams used the “sledgehammer on an ant” line in relation to their game against Vandy this season. Now Pavia is taking aim at the Tennessee Volunteers. What the Vandy signal caller said about Tennessee Football. The College Football Commissioners are starting over with the College Football Playoff format, what is the issue and what should be done? Does college football have an officiating issue? The Athletic says it does. Illinois Illini head coach Bret Bielema is running his mouth against about the SEC. What the Illinois Football coach said and why we think he said it. Is Bielema just defending the Big Ten or is there more at play? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 stays in the SEC with the Florida Gators at #15. Florida Football has been wondering int he wilderness for quite a while now. Can Billy Napier finally turn the corner with the Gators? Why did our audience (and Brown) rank the Gators so high? Does it seem like WNBA players are using Caitlin Clark as a punching bag and is that smart? Who have been the best NFL wide receivers over the last decade? The Sports Mascot Hall of Fame has a new class. What took so long for one iconic college football mascot to be inducted? The College World Series continues in Omaha tonight. The Arkansas Razorbacks have fought through the loser's bracket to face the LSU Tigers. It is an elimination game for Arkansas Baseball, LSU Baseball looks to return to the championship series again. The winner of that side of the bracket gets the winner of the Louisville Cardinals v. The Costal Carolina Chanticleers half of the bracket. The NBA Finals could be down to one final game with the Oklahoma City Thunder on the verge of closing out the Indiana Pacers after the Thunder rolled 120-109 in Game Five. The Thunder and Pacers square off Thursday night at 7:30 on ABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If The Auburn Tigers win at The Baylor Bears, it will be the best Auburn Football road win since? Vanderbilt Commodores QB Diego Pavia is not being shy behind the mic. The Vanderbilt Football QB clapped back at comments made by Alabama Crimson Tide WR Ryan Williams. Williams used the “sledgehammer on an ant” line in relation to their game against Vandy this season. Now Pavia is taking aim at the Tennessee Volunteers. What the Vandy signal caller said about Tennessee Football. The College Football Commissioners are starting over with the College Football Playoff format, what is the issue and what should be done? Does college football have an officiating issue? The Athletic says it does. Illinois Illini head coach Bret Bielema is running his mouth against about the SEC. What the Illinois Football coach said and why we think he said it. Is Bielema just defending the Big Ten or is there more at play? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 stays in the SEC with the Florida Gators at #15. Florida Football has been wondering int he wilderness for quite a while now. Can Billy Napier finally turn the corner with the Gators? Why did our audience (and Brown) rank the Gators so high? Does it seem like WNBA players are using Caitlin Clark as a punching bag and is that smart? Who have been the best NFL wide receivers over the last decade? The Sports Mascot Hall of Fame has a new class. What took so long for one iconic college football mascot to be inducted? The College World Series continues in Omaha tonight. The Arkansas Razorbacks have fought through the loser's bracket to face the LSU Tigers. It is an elimination game for Arkansas Baseball, LSU Baseball looks to return to the championship series again. The winner of that side of the bracket gets the winner of the Louisville Cardinals v. The Costal Carolina Chanticleers half of the bracket. The NBA Finals could be down to one final game with the Oklahoma City Thunder on the verge of closing out the Indiana Pacers after the Thunder rolled 120-109 in Game Five. The Thunder and Pacers square off Thursday night at 7:30 on ABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If The Auburn Tigers win at The Baylor Bears, it will be the best Auburn Football road win since? Vanderbilt Commodores QB Diego Pavia is not being shy behind the mic. The Vanderbilt Football QB clapped back at comments made by Alabama Crimson Tide WR Ryan Williams. Williams used the “sledgehammer on an ant” line in relation to their game against Vandy this season. Now Pavia is taking aim at the Tennessee Volunteers. What the Vandy signal caller said about Tennessee Football. The College Football Commissioners are starting over with the College Football Playoff format, what is the issue and what should be done? Does college football have an officiating issue? The Athletic says it does. Illinois Illini head coach Bret Bielema is running his mouth against about the SEC. What the Illinois Football coach said and why we think he said it. Is Bielema just defending the Big Ten or is there more at play? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 stays in the SEC with the Florida Gators at #15. Florida Football has been wondering int he wilderness for quite a while now. Can Billy Napier finally turn the corner with the Gators? Why did our audience (and Brown) rank the Gators so high? Does it seem like WNBA players are using Caitlin Clark as a punching bag and is that smart? Who have been the best NFL wide receivers over the last decade? The Sports Mascot Hall of Fame has a new class. What took so long for one iconic college football mascot to be inducted? The College World Series continues in Omaha tonight. The Arkansas Razorbacks have fought through the loser's bracket to face the LSU Tigers. It is an elimination game for Arkansas Baseball, LSU Baseball looks to return to the championship series again. The winner of that side of the bracket gets the winner of the Louisville Cardinals v. The Costal Carolina Chanticleers half of the bracket. The NBA Finals could be down to one final game with the Oklahoma City Thunder on the verge of closing out the Indiana Pacers after the Thunder rolled 120-109 in Game Five. The Thunder and Pacers square off Thursday night at 7:30 on ABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If The Auburn Tigers win at The Baylor Bears, it will be the best Auburn Football road win since? Vanderbilt Commodores QB Diego Pavia is not being shy behind the mic. The Vanderbilt Football QB clapped back at comments made by Alabama Crimson Tide WR Ryan Williams. Williams used the “sledgehammer on an ant” line in relation to their game against Vandy this season. Now Pavia is taking aim at the Tennessee Volunteers. What the Vandy signal caller said about Tennessee Football. The College Football Commissioners are starting over with the College Football Playoff format, what is the issue and what should be done? Does college football have an officiating issue? The Athletic says it does. Illinois Illini head coach Bret Bielema is running his mouth against about the SEC. What the Illinois Football coach said and why we think he said it. Is Bielema just defending the Big Ten or is there more at play? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 stays in the SEC with the Florida Gators at #15. Florida Football has been wondering int he wilderness for quite a while now. Can Billy Napier finally turn the corner with the Gators? Why did our audience (and Brown) rank the Gators so high? Does it seem like WNBA players are using Caitlin Clark as a punching bag and is that smart? Who have been the best NFL wide receivers over the last decade? The Sports Mascot Hall of Fame has a new class. What took so long for one iconic college football mascot to be inducted? The College World Series continues in Omaha tonight. The Arkansas Razorbacks have fought through the loser's bracket to face the LSU Tigers. It is an elimination game for Arkansas Baseball, LSU Baseball looks to return to the championship series again. The winner of that side of the bracket gets the winner of the Louisville Cardinals v. The Costal Carolina Chanticleers half of the bracket. The NBA Finals could be down to one final game with the Oklahoma City Thunder on the verge of closing out the Indiana Pacers after the Thunder rolled 120-109 in Game Five. The Thunder and Pacers square off Thursday night at 7:30 on ABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

@JeffreyTheGreek is joined by his ol' buddy @B1GKurt. First, we have some fun with our SEC neighbors down south...but maybe not as much fun as Bret Bielema is having?! Speaking of Beatle, it's onto his squad as Kurt gives us the details on the Illini and the HUGE opportunity this year for Illinois Football Program. Take a Listen! #AskForAmador

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia continues to liven up the college football world, this time with a pledge on the Bussin' With The Boys podcast that after this season Vanderbilt will “run” the state of Tennessee. This was a shot at Tennessee, which has a fanbase that certainly won't take that statement lightly.(0:00-2:53) Intro: Diego Pavia(2:54-15:19) Could Vanderbilt run the state of Tennessee?(15:20-24:13) How much money is too much money?(24:14-31:40) Generational wealth, Pavia on Big Ten(31:41-48:49) CFP Format: 9 Conference games for SEC?(48:50-58:17) How should fans spend their money moving forward?(58:18-1:10:00) Story Time, Movies that need a Sequel(1:10:01-1:15:07) Producer River's stakes on Tennessee-Vandy(1:15:08-1:16:16) Conclusion: "Brick by Brick" Meanwhile, Illinois coach Bret Bielema told a group of reporters that he doesn't believe the College Football Playoff should expand to 16 if the SEC doesn't play nine conference game. This came as conference commissioners were meeting in Asheville, N.C., to discuss the CFP format for 2026 and beyond. Watch our show LIVE on YouTube, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/rTyjCwTwKqg Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

Illini alum and Cubs beat writer for the Chicago Tribune Meghan Montemurro joins the fellas. We chat about PCA, Cubs playoff moves, and more. Plus, the Illini landed a 4-star recruit for football! Find out who will be joining Bret Bielema's squad this year.

Chad Withrow of "Hot Mic with Hutton and Withrow" on Outkick looks at Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia's comments about Vandy taking over Tennessee. Chuck and Heath discuss a possible major recruiting win for South Carolina. Greg Smith, rivals national recruiting analyst, looks at Alabama's recent QB flip and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck reacts to reports the entire college football playoff format future planning process is starting over. Chuck and Heath discuss Bret Bielema taking jabs at the SEC despite his miserable record when he tried to compete in it. Wes Rucker of Go Vols 247 sizes up Tennessee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The third hour of Wednesday's 3 Man Front included Bill Bender discussing the ongoing CFB Playoff debate, Bret Bielema offering up his thoughts on the SEC's 8-game conference schedule & your calls!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Illinois football coach Bret Bielema to discuss his team's outlook ahead of the 2025 season and what it will be like to sing the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field. Later, Mully and Haugh previewed the upcoming series for the Cubs and White Sox.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Illinois football coach Bret Bielema to discuss his team's outlook ahead of the 2025 season and what it will be like to sing the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field.

247Sports college football writer Chris Hummer joins Jeremy Werner to break down the impact of the approval of the House settlement. The guys discuss the official death of college sports amateurism and potential impact of revenue sharing but the lingering questions around enforcement, Title IX, Congressional involvement and other potential legal challenges. Hummer also discusses the biggest storylines of the 2025 college football season and the Illini football program under Bret Bielema. Werner wraps up the show discussing the remaining questions about Illini athletics in the new era of college sports. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just $1: https://tinyurl.com/ymnzkebb  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cover 3 crew is back to break down the latest news around college football. The guys discuss the House v. NCAA Case being delayed, Bud reveals some inside information on College Football '26 and much more! (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:00) - EA Sports College Football '26 Breakdown (00:14:30) - Best Non-Power 4 Conference Player in 2025 (00:17:10) - 3 Nice Things About Texas Tech (00:25:50) - Big 12 Question (00:31:30) - Who Is The Next Nebraska? (00:37:20) - CFB Preseason Preview Magazines (00:42:10) - Odds To Make The Playoff (00:45:40) - Bret Bielema (00:51:20) - Prefered Viewing Preference Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret Bielema has some FIRE responses on Twitter today about the SEC vs B1G TEN, and cooks an unfortunate Ole Miss fan. Plus, should college football expand the playoffs to 16 teams? And we give our Friday Toasts!

Hour 2 of Friday's 3 Man Front featured Barrett Sallee addressing AJ Smith-Shawver's injury, Illinois head coach (and former Arkansas head coach) Bret Bielema taking shots at the SEC & your texts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses the non-compete clauses in Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood's contract extensions, Illini golf's disappointing weekend at the NCAA Championships and Terrence Shannon Jr.'s NBA impact. Then Ryan Easterling joins to discuss how Bret Bielema is building the Illini's highest-ranked recruiting class in more than a decade and a half, what he thinks of in-state commits Nasir Rankin and King Liggins and upcoming official visitors. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just $1: https://tinyurl.com/ymnzkebb  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys compare Bret Bielema's contract with the Top 10 highest paid coaches in college football. Plus, Lon and Kurtis give Pipes advice on T-Ball. And which MLB player did Tawny Kitaen (from the Whitesnake video) beat up back in the day?

Nasir Rankin had an all-timer presser to announce he's joining The Illini. We discuss all the hat tosses. Plus, is Bret Bielema putting together one of his best teams ever? And we chat about Game 1 of Pacers vs. Knicks. NO CHOKE! It's The Drive.

We are 100 days away from the start of college football season, what are you most looking forward to? Alabama Crimson Tide legend says we don’t need a commission to fix college sports. Auburn Tigers great Charles Barkley agreed with him too. What the Alabama Football and Auburn Basketball greats said. New College Football Playoff realignment: Why winning your conference will still matter. Bret Bielema gets a contract extension, we grade his performance to date for the Illinois Illini. Can Illinois Football be this year’s Indiana Hoosiers? A couple of 5-Star recruits are on the move with Alabama Football and Auburn Football in the mix. Overreactions to the release of the NFL schedule. Former Alabama Football running back Derrick Henry sets an NFL record with his new contract. Are we missing the boat on the PGA Championship calling it the “Fourth Best Majors”. A sports movie pairing that looks like it is cast pretty well.Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are 100 days away from the start of college football season, what are you most looking forward to? Alabama Crimson Tide legend says we don’t need a commission to fix college sports. Auburn Tigers great Charles Barkley agreed with him too. What the Alabama Football and Auburn Basketball greats said. New College Football Playoff realignment: Why winning your conference will still matter. Bret Bielema gets a contract extension, we grade his performance to date for the Illinois Illini. Can Illinois Football be this year’s Indiana Hoosiers? A couple of 5-Star recruits are on the move with Alabama Football and Auburn Football in the mix. Overreactions to the release of the NFL schedule. Former Alabama Football running back Derrick Henry sets an NFL record with his new contract. Are we missing the boat on the PGA Championship calling it the “Fourth Best Majors”. A sports movie pairing that looks like it is cast pretty well.Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are 100 days away from the start of college football season, what are you most looking forward to? Alabama Crimson Tide legend says we don’t need a commission to fix college sports. Auburn Tigers great Charles Barkley agreed with him too. What the Alabama Football and Auburn Basketball greats said. New College Football Playoff realignment: Why winning your conference will still matter. Bret Bielema gets a contract extension, we grade his performance to date for the Illinois Illini. Can Illinois Football be this year’s Indiana Hoosiers? A couple of 5-Star recruits are on the move with Alabama Football and Auburn Football in the mix. Overreactions to the release of the NFL schedule. Former Alabama Football running back Derrick Henry sets an NFL record with his new contract. Are we missing the boat on the PGA Championship calling it the “Fourth Best Majors”. A sports movie pairing that looks like it is cast pretty well.Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are 100 days away from the start of college football season, what are you most looking forward to? Alabama Crimson Tide legend says we don’t need a commission to fix college sports. Auburn Tigers great Charles Barkley agreed with him too. What the Alabama Football and Auburn Basketball greats said. New College Football Playoff realignment: Why winning your conference will still matter. Bret Bielema gets a contract extension, we grade his performance to date for the Illinois Illini. Can Illinois Football be this year’s Indiana Hoosiers? A couple of 5-Star recruits are on the move with Alabama Football and Auburn Football in the mix. Overreactions to the release of the NFL schedule. Former Alabama Football running back Derrick Henry sets an NFL record with his new contract. Are we missing the boat on the PGA Championship calling it the “Fourth Best Majors”. A sports movie pairing that looks like it is cast pretty well.Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman making dual announcements of contract extensions for football coach Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood. The guys discuss what it means for the programs and athletic programs and the potential legacies of both coaches. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for 30% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/ymnzkebb  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Bears tight end Desmond Clark to discuss the development of young tight ends at the NFL level. He also reflected on his relationship with former Bears tight end Greg Olsen when Olsen was a young player. After that, Illinois football coach Bret Bielema joined the show to discuss his six-year contract extension with the school.