Podcasts about illinois football

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.

Join Travis & Eric back on the show today: a recap of  girls basketball Thursday and a look at the schedule for the evening, High School Football Semi Final Area Preview, Semi Final Pick'Em,  Illinois Basketball recap from Alabama, Illinois Football as well!! 

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.

On this episode I'm joined by The Champaign Room's Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood to discuss Illinois' 42-25 loss at Washington (4:03). We also offer our evaluations of where things stand with the program (12:57), what action can Bret Bielema take (20:46), and big picture thoughts entering the final month of the season (27:26). We also expand on Illinois' prolonged defensive struggles (32:11) and why it's particularly frustrating this season (40:51). We preview this weekend's #Illinutgers game (48:36) and give our score predictions (66:01). Finally, we look ahead to men's basketball (67:31), including Brandt's bold expectation for the Illini offense (80:08), players that need to pop (86:05), and Brad Underwood's latest signee (89:45). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

Mike Cagley and Aaron Coe of EmeraldCitySpectrum.com preview the Washington Huskies for this Saturday's clash of 5-2 teams at Husky Stadium. Share this podcast on your social media & please give us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the podcast! We ask YOU to help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted. Every like, love, comment & share help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular reach more people and establish our position as the leader in entertaining, fast-paced, non-political sports programming. Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Thanks for listening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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!

Bill opened the show by explaining why the Los Angeles Chargers are legit and named the man most responsible for their turnaround. Bill and Ryan then go back and forth on the biggest surprises from Week 3 in the NFL before diving into 5 Things You Need To Know From Week 4 In College Football, where Bill reacted to Clemson falling to 1-3, UNC getting smoked by UCF and Nebraska losing their 29th consecutive game against a ranked opponent. Hour two kicked off with USA Today's Jarrett Bell joining the show to break down his biggest reactions from Week 3 before diving into Buy or Sell, where Bill answered if the Buccaneers are legitimate Super Bowl contenders and if Arch Manning was in the wrong for staring down a Sam Houston State defender after trucking him. The show ended with Bill discussing whether there should be concern about the Green Bay Packers after their loss to the Browns.

In the second hour of Sports Open Line from Arnold, Missouri, Matt Pauley ponders if there is anything he is looking for in the games as the season winds down, and also discusses if it is possible that Miles Mikolas ends up back with the Cardinals in 2026. Jacob Cersosimo, sports anchor/reporter for KMOV and Matrix Midwest, joins us to talk everything going on in the St. Louis sports scene! And we finish of the show with the voice of the Fighting Illini, Brian Barnhart, as they prepare for a crucial Big 10 matchup with Indiana.

Tom Ackerman and Brian Barnhart discuss Illinois football's win, Luke Altmyer's play, and Brett Bielema's impact. They cover the $100 million donation renaming Memorial Stadium to Gies Memorial Stadium and preview a promising basketball season with depth at guard and size in the frontcourt.

Join Travis & Eric on the show today the guys talk about the local action from yesterday and look at a jam packed sports weekend, Illinois Football win over Duke and its on to Western Michigan, Football Pick'Em, NFL, College Football, Nascar and Nascar Pick'em!! 

Mike Cagley gets to talk to Western Michigan broadcaster, John Creek, to get the scoop on Western Michigan. Share this podcast on your social media & please give us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the podcast! We ask YOU to help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted. Every like, love, comment & share help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular reach more people and establish our position as the leader in entertaining, fast-paced, non-political sports programming. Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Thanks for listening!

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.

Tom Ackerman and Steve Kelly discuss Illinois football's momentum under head coach Bret Bielema. After a rare 10-win season in 2024, the Illini aim for back-to-back success in 2025. They preview key matchups, highlight quarterback Luke Altmyer's role, and reflect on the program's strong defense and renewed culture.

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

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The 2025 College Football Season is almost upon us! On this episode I share what I've been up to this summer. I've also already got my eyes on a couple of games this season, listen in to find out more! 

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

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.

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.

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! 

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.

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

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

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.  

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