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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

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

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.

Lon's back in the studio with Derek and Kurtis. Get our live reaction to Nasir Rankin's epic commitment to Illinois Football. Plus, why Dan Hartlieb had every right to be upset with today's Illini Baseball game, and more.

Derek and Kyle talk some Illinois football and discuss some reasons for both optimism and skepticism for the Illini amid getting some preseason Top 10 love from Joe Klatt. The guys also discuss if it's fair to compare what Illinois could do in 2025 to last year's Indiana team.

Lon and Kyle discuss the beginning of spring football for Illinois and what most excites them entering a hype-filled season for Bret Bielema's team. Later, the guys make their picks for the Big Ten Tournament bracket.

Join Travis & Eric on the show the guys talk about: the upcoming local  basketball schedule, Illinois basketball back in action, College Football National Championship, Illinois Football getting some love in the final AP poll, NFL Divisional Round Recap Pick'em recap and the race has been declared over!

The 2024 Illinois Football season was one of the most memorable in program history, a 10-3 campaign capped off with a thrilling Citrus Bowl win over South Carolina. Mike Carpenter reflects on Bret Bielema's fourth year at the helm, and how the successes of this team fundamentally changed the perception of program. He discusses the signature moments of the year, and how the high expectations should be going into the 2025 season.

The final show of the year Chris and Amy talk with; Lou Korac, Blues Writer for NHL.com and The Hockey News talked about the Winter Classic plus Pat Maroon being on the other side of the rivalry. Lon Tay, Host of The Drive with Lon Tay and Derek Pieper on ESPN 93.5 in Champaign talks about Illinois Football getting ready for bowl game against South Carolina. KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz talks about Mizzou bowl win, NIL, players opting out and the Winter Classic. Jonah Goldberg, Editor in Chief and Co-Founder of the Dispatch, LA Times Columnist, Commentator for CNN and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute to talk about Trump transition, endorsing Mike Johnson as House Speaker and Elon Musk. Plus remembering people and businesses lost in 2024.

Lon Tay, Host of The Drive with Lon Tay and Derek Piper on ESPN 93.5 in Champaign joins Chris and Amy to talk about Illinois playing South Carolina in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

Brian Barnhart, voice of Illinois football and basketball, joins Chris Rongey and Nate Gatter to discuss the Illinois Fighting Illini's impressive 9-3 football season, including key wins against Kansas and Nebraska, and an emotional Michigan game. He previews Illinois' upcoming Citrus Bowl game against South Carolina and talks about the excitement surrounding the Illinois-Missouri Bragging Rights basketball game. Barnhart also reflects on his participation in CBS's Red Grange tribute and shares details of his busy December schedule.

Lon and Derek discuss how important a 9-win season would be for Illinois and Lon shares why he'd actually be disappointed with 8 wins. Later, hear from Brad Underwood as he discusses his team's hot offensive start and previews the upcoming matchup with Oakland.

On this episode, I recap some of the top games from Week 8 college football action while also looking ahead to week 9. Illinois got a huge win against Michigan at home. Georgia's defense got after Texas' offense like gangbusters on Saturday night. And I share my Top 5 straight up locks for Week 9 action, and so much more! 

Tom Ackerman speaks with Brian Barnhart about Illinois football's thrilling 21-7 win over Michigan, marking the 100th anniversary of the iconic Red Grange game. They highlight quarterback Tommy DeVito's standout play, Illinois' strong defense under Bret Bielema, and look ahead to the upcoming game against Oregon. Barnhart also shares insights on Brad Underwood's basketball team and their potential for a breakout season despite key roster changes.

Guests: Brian Barnhart, Illinois Football Announcer Josh Schertz, SLU Basketball Analyst Jim Brennan, President of McKelvey Homes Lutz Pfannenstiel, Sporting Director of St. Louis City SC Polo Ascencio, Spanish Broadcaster for the St. Louis Cardinals Bernie Miklasz, KMOX Sports Analyst Description: In Hour 1, Tom Ackerman kicks off with an in-depth look at college football, starting with Mizzou quarterback Brady Cook's heroic performance, leading a 21-17 comeback win against Auburn despite playing through an injury. Illinois Football announcer Brian Barnhart joins to discuss Illinois' shocking 21-7 upset over Michigan, along with insights on Brad Underwood's basketball team. Josh Schertz shares his analysis of SLU's exhibition win over Rockhurst, highlighting standout performances from Kalu Anya and Isaiah Swope. The hour wraps up with coverage of the St. Louis Blues' thrilling 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, where Dylan Holloway scored the game-winning goal, supported by Joel Hofer's incredible 37 saves. Hour 2 dives into Tom's weekly NFL picks, analyzing key matchups like Atlanta vs. Seattle, Buffalo vs. Cleveland, and more. The show also celebrates the Dravet Syndrome Foundation's incredible fundraising success, with over $2 million raised for research. Jim Brennan, President of McKelvey Homes, discusses his involvement with the foundation, sharing the inspiring story of his niece, Anna Grace, and the success of the "Dance for Dravet" event. Lutz Pfannenstiel reflects on St. Louis City SC's season, covering both the highs and areas for improvement, while Polo Ascencio offers his expert MLB insights, previewing the Dodgers-Mets NLCS showdown. Tom and Bernie Miklasz wrap up with a lively discussion about college football, focusing on Indiana's surprising run and Mizzou's thrilling games, along with predictions for the MLB playoffs and potential World Series matchups

Doug Bucshon joins Matt Pauley to talk about Illinois' game tomorrow against Michigan, and Matt dives deep into the retirement of Tony Bennett from Virginia and the NIL implications, plus Diamond Sports Group rebranding to the FanDuel Sports Network

The full show from October 18 features discussions on Mizzou's upcoming homecoming football game against Auburn, and Illinois' game against Michigan this weekend. Matt also talks with Levi Weaver about the MLB playoffs, and dives deep into Tony Bennett's sudden retirement and the NIL changes that need to be made, plus the new FanDuel Sports Network.

Superpowers, Noel Fiscus, and Illinois Football Unis - Th H2

In the first hour Matt Pauley talks with Voice of Illinois football Brian Barnhart to talk about win in Nebraska. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Mizzouu Writer Eli Hoff joins to talk about the win against Vanderbilt.

On this epsiode I air my grievances out regarding the state of NC State football, I give Temple's Field Goal Kicker his props, and I also share my Top 5 locks for Week 5 action. 

Voice of Illinois football Brian Barnhart joins Matt Pauley to talk about the start for Illinois with the overtime win in Nebraska and looking ahead to a big game against Penn State.

The Voice of Illinois Football joins The Grum to help us preview the Fighting Illini ahead of Friday!

In hour two, Matt Pauley talks with Howard Richards, Mizzou Football Analyst, and Glenn Kinley, Sports Director at WCIA News, covering Illini Football.

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Illinois Head Coach, Bret Bielema. In this conversation, Coach Bielema discusses starting out at his alma mater, working with legendary coaches, and the impact coaches can have on their players. Coach Bielema, who just began his fourth season at Illinois, was recently named to the AFCA Board of Trustees and helped lead the Illini to a 45-0 victory to kick off their 2024 campaign.   Follow Coach Bielema and Illinois Football on social media here:   @BretBielema & @IlliniFootball  1:05 Being shaped by tragedy, differentiating yourself as a coach from a player, and the power of the pen and writing notes.   18:31 Becoming a full-time coach at Iowa, taking the leap away from your alma mater to advance your career, and joining the staff at Wisconsin.   39:23 Working under multiple legendary coaches, navigating adversity as a head coach, and joining the AFCA Board of Trustees.  

On this episode, Illinois will take on the Kansas Jayhawks. They will try and get their revenge from last years matchup. Both teams are coming in 1-0 after week 1 big wins. What will Illinois need to do to slow down Kansas offense? How can the Illini move the ball against the Jayhawks? Can the Illini get to 2-0? #ILL #illinois #fightingillini #illinifootball Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, is another Bleed Blue Segment! EIU will host Indiana State to try and get to .500. How will EIU bounce back from the loss to the Illini? Can they get things going like they did last year? Will the defense continue its physical play? #EIU #bleedblue #easternillinoisuniversity Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, is another Bleed Blue Segment! EIU will host Indiana State to try and get to .500. How will EIU bounce back from the loss to the Illini? Can they get things going like they did last year? Will the defense continue its physical play? #EIU #bleedblue #easternillinoisuniversity Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Illinois will take on the Kansas Jayhawks. They will try and get their revenge from last years matchup. Both teams are coming in 1-0 after week 1 big wins. What will Illinois need to do to slow down Kansas offense? How can the Illini move the ball against the Jayhawks? Can the Illini get to 2-0? #ILL #illinois #fightingillini #illinifootball Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we start our new segment called Bleed Blue! Where we will discuss all things Eastern Illinois University! EIU starts their football season on the road vs the Fighting Illini. How will EIU build off of their season last year? Can they get the upset against the Illini? #EIU #bleedblue #easternillinoisuniversity Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we start our new segment called Bleed Blue! Where we will discuss all things Eastern Illinois University! EIU starts their football season on the road vs the Fighting Illini. How will EIU build off of their season last year? Can they get the upset against the Illini? #EIU #bleedblue #easternillinoisuniversity Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to preview Illinois Football's season opener versus Eastern Illinois. Leman also answers listener submitted questions about all things Illini! 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: bit.ly/3eGM1NKa 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 College Football Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network continues its 2024 college football season preview series with their Week 13 college football preview & picks. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD), Patty C (@PattyC831) & NC Nick (@NC__NicK) break down their top 30 college football games for the week in a draft style format and key in on why each game is great and what it could mean for each teams perspective seasons. Are Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners going to give the Alabama Crimson Tide a loss to start their tenure in the SEC when the Tide come to Norman, Oklahoma?Will Mike Elko and the Texas A&M Aggies be able to avoid the ultimate look ahead spot as the Aggies head to the plains to take on the Auburn Tigers a week before they host the Texas Longhorns? Can Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes head into Arrowhead Stadium and knock off Lance Leipold and the Kansas Jayhawks? Will James Madison get revenge on the Appalachian State Mountaineers as the Dukes go into Boone, North Carolina and Kidd Brewer Stadium? Could Boise State heading into Laramie, Wyoming be for the Mountain West Championship game?Will Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels be auditioning for not only the 12 team college football playoff but could Florida eventually hire Lane Kiffin to be the next head coach of the Gators? Will Brent Brennan and the Arizona Wildcats trip up when they head to Fort Worth to take on Sonny Dykes and the TCU Horned Frogs? Will the Pitt Panthers make it two in a row against Jeff Brohm and the Louisville Cardinals? Is the Brawl Of The Wild between Montana and Montana State one of the best rivalries in all of college football? Will Penn State grab a key win in Minneapolis against PJ Fleck and the Minnesota Golden Gophers? We talk it all and much more on this Week 13 edition of The College Football Experience. JOIN the SGPN community #DegensOnlyExclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreonDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTubeCheck out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.comSUPPORT us by supporting our partnersCirca Sports - 16 MILLION in guaranteed prizes w/ Circa Survivor & Circa Millions - https://www.circasports.com/circa-sports-millionFootball Contest Proxy - Use promo code SGP to save $50 at - https://www.footballcontestproxy.com/Rithmm - Player Props and Picks - Free 7 day trial! http://sportsgamblingpodcast.com/rithmmUnderdog Fantasy code SGPN - Up to $250 in BONUS CASH - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpnGametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/ADVERTISE with SGPNInterested in advertising? Contact sales@sgpn.io Follow The College Experience & SGPN On Social MediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/TCEonSGPNInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/TCEonSGPNTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TCEonSGPNYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeExperienceFollow The Hosts On Social MediaColby Dant - http://www.twitter.com/thecolbydPatty C - https://twitter.com/PattyC831NC Nick - https://twitter.com/NC__NicK

Alex brings you a quick preview of the NIU football season. The 2023 campaign started and ended on a high note, can the Huskies continue their climb to regain their former glory? Get the NEED TO KNOW in this week's preview-ish!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's episode of Inside the Headset presented by CoachComm, we are featuring Illinois Head Coach, Bret Bielema's General Session speech from the 2023 AFCA Convention. In this talk, Coach Bielema discusses how he creates a culture of being Tough, Smart, and Dependable, defines important characteristics of Illinois Football, and gives some practical advice to young coaches. Coach Bielema just completed his third season as the Head Coach of the Fighting Illini.  Connect with Coach Bielema and Illinois football on social media here.  @BretBielema & @IlliniFootball   Show Notes:   1:06 Introduction  3:41 Career Highlights  5:20 Tough. Smart. Dependable.  7:35 Characteristics of Illinois Football  13:55 Practice Planning   19:21 In-Practice Drills  31:05 Culture outside of the building   32:08 Choose a job you love  33:10 Conclusion 

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down Illinois Football's 2024 Signing Day additions and two transfer offensive line commitments: New Mexico OT JC Davis and Michigan State OL Kevin Wigenton. The guys also are joined by Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr and Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry, who break down the recruiting class and their sides of the ball. Illini signees AJ Dennis, Trey Petty, and Tysean Griffin also join the guys to discuss signing national letters of intent and why they joined Illinois. 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 at Illini Inquirer: bit.ly/3eGM1NK  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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to the Illini's 86-79 loss at Tennessee and then Joey Wagner joins to break down Enyce Sledge committing to Illinois Football. 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