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Hour 1 of The Drive starts with a deep dive into Illinois Football's 2026 schedule as Kurtis Allen and Pierce "The Fierce" Intern break down every game, identify the toughest stretches, discuss potential trap games, and project where the Illini could finish in the Big Ten race. The guys then recap the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to claim its second World Cup championship. They discuss Spain's dominant tournament run, Ferran Torres' match-winning goal, Lionel Messi's emotional final World Cup appearance, and what the victory means for the future of international soccer. Next, attention shifts to Major League Baseball after the Cardinals suffered a brutal collapse, blowing a 7-0 lead against the Diamondbacks. Kurtis and Pierce examine what went wrong, question the bullpen's reliability heading toward the trade deadline, and debate what the loss means for St. Louis' playoff hopes. The hour wraps up with one of the funniest intern moments yet, as Pierce stuns everyone by revealing he doesn't actually know his grandpa's name.

Illinois Football continues to strengthen its off-the-field leadership as Bret Bielema has added Tory Tekyl as the program's new Executive Director, bringing another experienced administrator into the Illini football operation as the program looks to build on its recent success. Meanwhile, Cardinals legend Adam Wainwright is standing up for St. Louis. After Barstool Sports criticized the Cardinals organization, Busch Stadium, and its fan base, Wainwright fired back by passionately defending Cardinals fans, saying they earned the reputation as "the best fans in baseball" through decades of loyalty and knowledge of the game—not because they gave themselves the title. Tonight, the Cardinals open a key series against the Arizona Diamondbacks looking to continue building momentum in the second half. Can St. Louis slow down Arizona's explosive offense while continuing to get production from its young core, including Home Run Derby champion Jordan Walker? Plus, the Cubs begin an intriguing interleague matchup against the Minnesota Twins. Chicago enters the weekend trying to stay in the thick of the National League playoff race, while the Twins are looking to climb back into contention in the American League. We'll break down both matchups, discuss the biggest storylines to watch, and make our predictions for tonight's games.

Illinois football adds defensive back Trezavant Boyd to its 2027 recruiting class, Keaton Wagler continues to impress in NBA Summer League with the Clippers, and Argentina defeats England to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final against Spain. Hour 1 of The Drive is packed with the latest Illini and international sports headlines. Illinois football continues building momentum on the recruiting trail with a commitment from defensive back Trezavant Boyd, adding another talented piece to Bret Bielema's future secondary. The guys also break down another standout NBA Summer League performance from former Illinois star Keaton Wagler, whose impressive play is reinforcing why the Los Angeles Clippers selected him with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Plus, the World Cup delivered another dramatic semifinal as Argentina stunned England 2-1 to punch its ticket to Sunday's championship match against Spain. We discuss the biggest moments from the match and preview what should be a thrilling World Cup Final between two global soccer powers.

Carson and Evan break down the Illini football schedule. How many wins are on the schedule? We find out Quinn doesn't like popcorn, but she does like crime.

Hour 2 of The Drive opened with Illinois football adding another piece to its 2027 recruiting class, securing a commitment from defensive back Tyrone Howard Jr. The talented secondary prospect gives head coach Bret Bielema and the Illini another athletic defender as the program continues to build momentum on the recruiting trail.  The show also highlighted new Illinois wide receiver commit Brody Knowles after he received a video message from NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki. The unique connection sparked conversation about Knowles' athletic profile and why national figures continue to take notice of the Illini's incoming talent. Illinois' recruiting efforts under Bielema continue to generate buzz as the program looks to build on recent success. To close the hour, the crew held its weekly Tuesday Draft, selecting the biggest NBA Draft busts of all time. Names such as Anthony Bennett, JaMarcus Russell, Greg Oden, and Darko Miličić fueled a spirited debate over which highly touted prospects failed to live up to expectations. The discussion weighed injuries, circumstances, and unrealized potential while revisiting some of the most infamous draft decisions. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

On Hour 1 of The Drive, Brian Teague of Chicago State of Mind Sports joined the show to discuss Illinois football's newest commitments and recruiting momentum. Teague explained why four-star wide receiver Bennett Konkey reminds him of former Illini standout Pat Bryant, citing similarities in physicality, route-running, and the ability to become a reliable target in critical situations. He also weighed in on the future of Illinois basketball star Keaton Wagler, explaining why he doesn't believe the Chicago Bulls are the best fit for the talented prospect. Brian also broke down the introductory press conference of new Chicago Bulls head coach Thiago Splitter, discussing his vision for the team's future. Plus, the latest Illini Headlines featuring football recruiting updates, tennis news, track & field, and everything Illinois fans need to know as another busy week unfolds in Champaign.

Hour 2 of The Drive featured a deep dive into Illinois football's evolving 3-3-5 defensive scheme, with a special focus on the safety positions and the versatile "Chief" role. The guys discussed how the position functions as a hybrid defender, blending responsibilities of a nickelback, linebacker, and safety while creating flexibility for defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck's aggressive approach. They also examined which current Illini players are best suited for the role and how the position could impact Illinois' defensive success in 2026. The show also previewed Team USA's critical FIFA World Cup matchup against Australia. Kurtis and Evan broke down the Americans' strong start to the tournament, key players to watch, and what a victory would mean for the United States' chances of advancing out of Group D. They also looked at Australia's strengths and potential challenges the USMNT could face heading into the highly anticipated match. Plus, the results are in from this week's Tuesday Draft as listeners crowned the winner of "Best Smells of All Time." From fresh-cut grass and bacon to movie theater popcorn and a new car interior, the guys reviewed the fan voting and debated which scents truly deserve championship status. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Illinois football continued its strong 2027 recruiting momentum by securing a commitment from 4-star wide receiver Bennett Konkey and flipping 3-star running back Steven Alexis, giving Bret Bielema's staff two major offensive additions for the future. The duo adds speed, playmaking ability, and depth to an already impressive Illini recruiting class. On the diamond, the Cardinals received a dominant performance from pitcher Dustin May, who shut down the Padres lineup and delivered one of St. Louis' best starting pitching outings of the season. Meanwhile, the Cubs earned a dramatic 5-4 comeback win over the Rockies behind a historic night from centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Crow-Armstrong became the first player in Major League Baseball to hit for the cycle during the 2026 season, completing the feat in reverse order (home run, triple, double, single) while helping spark Chicago's late rally at Wrigley Field. The Cubs capped the comeback with a walk-off victory and have now won four of their last five games.

The New York Knicks are one win away from their first NBA title since 1973 after completing the largest comeback in NBA Finals history Wednesday night. New York erased a 29-point deficit and stunned the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden. OG Anunoby delivered the game-winning tip-in with 1.2 seconds remaining, capping a historic rally that saw the Knicks outscore San Antonio 58-30 in the second half. Carson Gourdie  from WICS-TV & Fox-Illinois breaks down what Illini Football landing Tolono Unity quarterback Dane Eisenmenger means for the future of Bret Bielema's quarterback room, how recent commitments are shaping the Illini's recruiting momentum, and why Lincoln Williams could be a difference-maker for Illinois basketball. Plus, Carson has an update on St. Joe-Ogden baseball as the Spartans prepare for the IHSA Class 2A State Finals, looking to cap another remarkable postseason run with a state championship.

Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer breaks down why the addition of Lincoln Williams was perfect timing for Brad Underwood and Illinois Basketball after the late recruiting cycle. Williams finished his high school career with 1,853 points and gives the Illini another talented in-state guard with scoring ability and defensive upside. Plus, Kyle reviews the impressive start by Illinois signee Quentin Coleman with Team USA at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup, where the freshman forward opened tournament play with an 11-point, 15-rebound double-double and showcased the athleticism that has Illini fans excited. Also, the guys discuss Tolono Unity quarterback Dane Eisenmenger committing to Illinois Football and what the local standout brings to Bret Bielema's quarterback room moving forward.

06/09/26 Hour 1: Illinois Football lands 3-Star Quarterback Sladen Shack - what you need to know; Cardinals vs Mets and Cubs vs Rockies Preview Illinois football added another piece to its future quarterback room as three-star 2027 signal caller Sladen Shack from Brandon, Mississippi announced his commitment to Bret Bielema and the Illini. The 6-foot-1, 211-pound quarterback chose Illinois over offers from Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, UConn, South Florida, East Carolina and others. Shack is rated as one of Mississippi's top prospects in the Class of 2027 and becomes Illinois' quarterback commitment for the cycle after the staff reset its recruiting board this spring. Illinois coaches Art Sitkowski and Barry Lunney Jr. prioritized Shack following strong evaluations and an official visit to Champaign. The commitment continues Illinois' recent pipeline into Mississippi, following the success of former Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer.  Then we shift to baseball as the Cardinals open a three-game series against the Mets at Citi Field. St. Louis enters the matchup at 35-28 and currently holds the top National League Wild Card position, while New York sits at 29-36 but comes home with momentum after winning series against both San Diego and Seattle. Young stars Jordan Walker and JJ Wetherholt continue to fuel the Cardinals' surprising season, while the Mets welcome catcher Francisco Alvarez back from the injured list ahead of the series opener. The matchup features two teams trying to strengthen their playoff positioning in a crowded National League race. Meanwhile, the Cubs begin a six-game season series with the Rockies at Coors Field. Chicago enters the series looking to gain ground after an inconsistent stretch, while Colorado continues rebuilding after a difficult 2025 campaign. The probable pitching matchups feature Colin Rea vs. Tomoyuki Sugano, Shota Imanaga vs. Michael Lorenzen, and Edward Cabrera vs. Ryan Feltner. Despite Colorado's struggles, Coors Field has historically been a difficult place for the Cubs, making this an important road test as they try to stay in the National League playoff picture. 

Brad Sturdy from Illini Guys joins the show to break down the latest with Illinois basketball's offseason, the buzz around Andrej Stojaković, and Brad Underwood's new contract extension, plus updates on the Illinois football roster. We also recap the Chicago White Sox taking down the Chicago Cubs, while the St. Louis Cardinals pick up another win.        

In this episode, we get to know the Patriots' newest LB, the 55th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Gabe Jacas. Phil Perry talks with Illinois HC Bret Bielema about Jacas' “desire to be great,” then catches up with former Patriot James White—who spent time coaching at Illinois—about why Mike Vrabel and the Patriots will love Jacas' fit in this defense. 00:00 Getting to know Patriots LB Gabe Jacas 03:00 Illinois HC Bret Bielema on Jacas' “desire to be great” 07:00 James White calls Jacas an “old school, rare breed of football player” 10:30 Which former Patriots LB does Gabe compare to? 17:00 Could the Patriots be following the Seahawks defensive blueprint?  

Could Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball really cut down the nets in 2027? National title expectations are already building in Champaign and one analyst says it will happen. Who do they think Illinois will beat in Detroit next year and why? The conversation also shifts to Illinois Fighting Illini football and whether a 9-win season is realistic heading into the fall. Plus, the San Antonio Spurs completely dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2, evening the series in emphatic fashion. Can the "Champaign T-Wolves" bounce back at home? Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.        

Is Illinois Illini Head Coach Bret Bielema trying to start a war of words with Georgia Bulldogs Head Coach Kirby Smart? The Illinois Football coach pointed a finger at the Georgia Football coach over a misrepresented piece of video. Matt Campbell gets asked where Penn State needs to grow the most before fall camp Division Street Events, in partnership with the Japan Gridiron Association, announced today that it will stage the Tokyo Oregon Football Showcase presented by Flight Club, taking place June 25-27 in Tokyo. This groundbreaking international event will bring the Oregon Ducks football team to Japan, celebrating the deep-rooted historical connection between Oregon and Japanese American Football and tapping into the growing enthusiasm for the sport in the region. Is this Dan Lanning's best Oregon team? Dan Lanning gets asked what he's pleased with about the team after the spring Expectations at Ole Miss - Pete Golding on managing expectations and the target on their back - stop worrying about the wrong shit Can Ohio State get back on top? Ryan Day gets asked about his sense of this year's team - we're a work in progress SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with a packed hour, highlighted by a strong showing from Fighting Illini football at the NFL Draft over the weekend. The guys also break down draft grades for the Chicago Bears and what it all means moving forward. Plus, a recap of The Oskees at State Farm Center. Intern Coop was on The Orange Carpet all night. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!

WCIA Sports Director Glenn Kinley joins the show to break down the latest developments in the Transfer Portal, including what it could mean for Illinois basketball. He also shares insight on the potential impact of John Blackwell, Keaton Wagler's future, and more. The conversation shifts to Illinois football, highlighting key storylines to watch this offseason. The hour wraps up with our Friday Toasts! Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back in studio for another offseason Podcast of Champions. In this edition, the fellas talk about the start of spring football for Oregon, USC Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, and Purdue, and some of the main storylines from each. As always, they wrap up the podcast by answering listener email and live chat questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back in studio for another offseason Podcast of Champions. In this edition, we talk about spring games, Ohio State having the highest paid assistant in college football, Northwestern's new stadium not opening until October, and more. As always, they wrap up the podcast by answering listener email and live chat questions. For the video simulcasts of our POC please subscribe to your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Please follow, give the POC a five-star rating and post a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doug Bucshon of Orange and Blue News joins the show to break down Illinois' win over Indiana Hoosiers and what it means moving forward. Doug also gives his insight on the latest Illinois Football coaching hires, including Tyrone Wheatley as Running Backs coach. We also hit Today's Illini Headlines with the latest news surrounding Illinois Fighting Illini athletics. Kurtis brings the fun with another edition of his Curveballs, featuring some wild and surprising stories from the Olympic Games. It's a packed show with analysis, updates, and a few laughs along the way.      

BREAKING: Illinois Football has named longtime Montana head coach Bobby Hauck as its new defensive coordinator, replacing Aaron Henry and bringing decades of experience to Champaign. Hauck, one of the winningest coaches in Big Sky history, recently stepped down at Montana before making the move to the Big Ten. Meanwhile, Tristan Thomas joins the conversation to break down the latest with Illini basketball as the team continues its push through conference play. He also discusses standout performances and storylines from the local high school basketball scene.

The Illini put together their most dominant performance of the year with an 84-44 victory over Northwestern at State Farm Center. Five Illinois players were in double figures and Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 17 points. We break down the game and look ahead to Saturday at Michigan State. Speaking of Michigan State, is Tom Izzo overrated? Evan Stone thinks that's the case and the text lines lit UP.  Plus, who will be the next Illinois Football defensive coordinator?

Brian Teague is back on the show to wrap up his coverage of the Senior Bowl and talk NFL Draft. Plus, who does Brian think will replace Aaron Henry as the new Defensive Coordinator for Illinois football? And who should the BEARS draft at the number 25 spot? Tuesday equals Draft Day! Today's draft is The Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows ever. Who wins? Who did we miss? Vote on Twitter, Instagram, and our Facebook page. We have a surprise guest for tomorrow's show. Who is it? Find out this hour.

Our guy the All-American J Leman joins us this hour to discuss Aaron Henry's departure from Illinois football. Henry is headed to Notre Dame to be the new Co-Defensive Coordinator. Who will replace him? J discusses possible replacements and how much it might cost Illinois to pay a new coordinator. Plus, Illinois Athletics had an incredible weekend with ranked wins in basketball, track & field, tennis, and wrestling. This led to an all-timer moment from Evan Stone. Plus, Evan is on a roll with Etched in Stone. Will that continue tonight?

The Fighting Illini football schedule is out for 2026 and we have it for you this hour! Plus, Tuesday is Draft Day! We're drafting our Super Bowl Spreads. Who won? Vote on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. 

Illinois Football had a signature win over Tennessee in the Music City Bowl on December 30th. Now the Transfer Portal is open and some familiar names are leaving town. We have the latest on the Illini roster. Our guy Ravi Lulla from HurrDat Sports joins the show to discuss a WILD quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoffs. The Final Four are set, but who has an advantage the rest of the way and Ravi explains why it's NOT Indiana? Plus, the latest on the Illini Men's basketball game against Penn State.

Our coverage of National Signing Day for Illinois Football continues. Tristan Thomas from WCIA-3 joins us this hour to recap Coach Bielema's presentation to the media and the class of 2026.  Evan Stone did an incredible deep dive into the "Best Era of Fighting Illini Football." Evan went all the way back to the 1950s, covered the most successful 5-year periods in Illinois history, and compared it to the Bielema era. The results are fascinating. A must-listen to segment! And who won our Sitcom Draft? The margin of winning was only 2 votes!

It's a busy day for Illini men's & women's basketball, and Illini football. We dig in with today's Illini headlines. Also, Evan is about to do a deep dive of Illini football over 5 year periods. But before he does that we want to know...What's your favorite individual season of Illinois football? Tuesday = Draft Day! Today's draft subject: Best Sit-Coms of All Time. And Kurtis throws out those Curveballs!

Hour 4 covers Kim St Onge's return from maternity leave and her home birth experience. The team breaks down Missouri and Illinois college football, coaching futures, and playoff possibilities. They look at the impact of the government shutdown with a focus on SNAP benefits and discuss the St. Louis Blues and their current struggles. The hour also highlights the Guns and Hoses charity boxing event, along with economic and political conversations about tariffs, budget deficits, government handouts, and fiscal responsibility. They wrap with promotion for the Responder Rescue ATF raffle fundraiser.

Gary takes us through 'chessboxing', we relive the 2011 Penn State game, the history of Illinois Football coaches, did Matt McMaster leave another energy drink in the studio, Matt's fun weekend, and more.

In the second hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, more discussion on the arrests surrounding the gambling scandal, and specifically what it means for the NBA. Then, a preview of Illinois-Washington tomorrow, with Jason Langendorf, Illinois on Sports Illustrated managing editor. As always during the football season, we conclude the week with Patrick Mahomes' conversation with Carrington Harrison, courtesy of 96.5 The Fan in Kansas City.

Your texts continue to pour in about Illinois Football's road to different Bowl Games and our conversation continues! Plus, there's a new Continuation Rule that goes into effect this season for NCAA basketball. You'll get your first look at it this Sunday when the Illini men's team has a scrimmage with Illinois State. We also give you our Big Ten + 2 predictions and Friday Toasts!

In this hour of VSiN's College Football Tailgate Show, host Tim Murray continues to break down the college football games for Saturday. Plus, Tim is joined by Conor O'Neill to talk about the Duke/Illinois game, and Stormy Buonantony joins to break down the Arizona State/Mississippi State game.

Jim Rome's Daily Jungle 7/28/25 Luka Doncic is making the Mavericks regret their trade even more after showing up looking trim. Then, Jim takes some calls from the Clones. Today's guests include SMU QB Kevin Jennings and Illinois Head Coach Bret Bielema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jim Rome Show HR 2 - 7/28/25 Jim takes on all the critics of Nikola Jokic after he showed some emotion on the racetrack. Alvie gives us his PrizePicks selections. Then, Illinois Football Head Coach Bret Bielema joins the show. 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

Is The Alabama Crimson Tide managing a salary cap when it comes to Alabama Football recruiting? Who is the best SEC Football team versus ranked opponents? Who wins when it is Good on Good? Blue Flipmas. The Auburn Tigers lose another commitment that flipped to the Florida State Seminoles. Why Auburn Football is going backwards in recruiting rankings? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us the team some think can be this year's Indiana, The Illinois Illini at #11. Illinois Football is coming off their first 10-win season since 2001. Can Bret Bielema keep the momentum going? Most of our voters have them the first out of the College Football Playoff. Are the Illini a definite bubble team? Would Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin take Illinois QB Luke Altmyer back over Ole Miss Football QB Austin Simmons this season? Alabama Basketball guard Latrell Wrightsell is back for the Tide, what that means for Nate Oats and Bama hoops. Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has written a children's book and there is a backstory. Auburn University's unique place in the new EA Sports College Football 25 game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is The Alabama Crimson Tide managing a salary cap when it comes to Alabama Football recruiting? Who is the best SEC Football team versus ranked opponents? Who wins when it is Good on Good? Blue Flipmas. The Auburn Tigers lose another commitment that flipped to the Florida State Seminoles. Why Auburn Football is going backwards in recruiting rankings? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us the team some think can be this year's Indiana, The Illinois Illini at #11. Illinois Football is coming off their first 10-win season since 2001. Can Bret Bielema keep the momentum going? Most of our voters have them the first out of the College Football Playoff. Are the Illini a definite bubble team? Would Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin take Illinois QB Luke Altmyer back over Ole Miss Football QB Austin Simmons this season? Alabama Basketball guard Latrell Wrightsell is back for the Tide, what that means for Nate Oats and Bama hoops. Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has written a children's book and there is a backstory. Auburn University's unique place in the new EA Sports College Football 25 game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is The Alabama Crimson Tide managing a salary cap when it comes to Alabama Football recruiting? Who is the best SEC Football team versus ranked opponents? Who wins when it is Good on Good? Blue Flipmas. The Auburn Tigers lose another commitment that flipped to the Florida State Seminoles. Why Auburn Football is going backwards in recruiting rankings? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us the team some think can be this year's Indiana, The Illinois Illini at #11. Illinois Football is coming off their first 10-win season since 2001. Can Bret Bielema keep the momentum going? Most of our voters have them the first out of the College Football Playoff. Are the Illini a definite bubble team? Would Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin take Illinois QB Luke Altmyer back over Ole Miss Football QB Austin Simmons this season? Alabama Basketball guard Latrell Wrightsell is back for the Tide, what that means for Nate Oats and Bama hoops. Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has written a children's book and there is a backstory. Auburn University's unique place in the new EA Sports College Football 25 game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is The Alabama Crimson Tide managing a salary cap when it comes to Alabama Football recruiting? Who is the best SEC Football team versus ranked opponents? Who wins when it is Good on Good? Blue Flipmas. The Auburn Tigers lose another commitment that flipped to the Florida State Seminoles. Why Auburn Football is going backwards in recruiting rankings? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us the team some think can be this year's Indiana, The Illinois Illini at #11. Illinois Football is coming off their first 10-win season since 2001. Can Bret Bielema keep the momentum going? Most of our voters have them the first out of the College Football Playoff. Are the Illini a definite bubble team? Would Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin take Illinois QB Luke Altmyer back over Ole Miss Football QB Austin Simmons this season? Alabama Basketball guard Latrell Wrightsell is back for the Tide, what that means for Nate Oats and Bama hoops. Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has written a children's book and there is a backstory. Auburn University's unique place in the new EA Sports College Football 25 game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is The Alabama Crimson Tide managing a salary cap when it comes to Alabama Football recruiting? Who is the best SEC Football team versus ranked opponents? Who wins when it is Good on Good? Blue Flipmas. The Auburn Tigers lose another commitment that flipped to the Florida State Seminoles. Why Auburn Football is going backwards in recruiting rankings? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us the team some think can be this year's Indiana, The Illinois Illini at #11. Illinois Football is coming off their first 10-win season since 2001. Can Bret Bielema keep the momentum going? Most of our voters have them the first out of the College Football Playoff. Are the Illini a definite bubble team? Would Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin take Illinois QB Luke Altmyer back over Ole Miss Football QB Austin Simmons this season? Alabama Basketball guard Latrell Wrightsell is back for the Tide, what that means for Nate Oats and Bama hoops. Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has written a children's book and there is a backstory. Auburn University's unique place in the new EA Sports College Football 25 game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is The Alabama Crimson Tide managing a salary cap when it comes to Alabama Football recruiting? Who is the best SEC Football team versus ranked opponents? Who wins when it is Good on Good? Blue Flipmas. The Auburn Tigers lose another commitment that flipped to the Florida State Seminoles. Why Auburn Football is going backwards in recruiting rankings? Our Champions Boxing 40-in-40 brings us the team some think can be this year's Indiana, The Illinois Illini at #11. Illinois Football is coming off their first 10-win season since 2001. Can Bret Bielema keep the momentum going? Most of our voters have them the first out of the College Football Playoff. Are the Illini a definite bubble team? Would Ole Miss Rebels coach Lane Kiffin take Illinois QB Luke Altmyer back over Ole Miss Football QB Austin Simmons this season? Alabama Basketball guard Latrell Wrightsell is back for the Tide, what that means for Nate Oats and Bama hoops. Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has written a children's book and there is a backstory. Auburn University's unique place in the new EA Sports College Football 25 game. 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