Episodes
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Lon, Derek and Kyle give their biggest x-factors and picks to click for Illinois in the game against Kansas. Later, the guys share some picks for the biggest football games of the weekend.
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Lon and Derek discuss the vibes around Illinois-Kansas a day before kickoff and what their confidence level is in Illinois pulling out a huge victory.
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
9/5/24 Hour 2: Full NFL Week 1 preview
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Derek and Kyle give a comprehensive preview into the Week 1 slate of the NFL and share some big picture thoughts entering the new NFL season.
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Derek and Kyle discuss Illinois women's basketball landing a 5-star commit and which Illini football player has the most to prove on Saturday against Kansas. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he shares his final thought's before Saturday's game.
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Lon and Derek discuss some of the keys for Aaron Henry and Barry Lunney's units in the second go around against Kansas. Later, the guys share how their feeling about Illini football would change if Illinois lays an egg on Saturday night.
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Lon, Derek and Kyle discuss Illinois and Kansas selling out and whether or not people are overselling how big Saturday's game is for Illinois.
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Lon and Derek discuss whether or not they're confident things will be different this time around against Kansas and reasons for optimism after last year's blowout. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he shares thoughts on his team's Week 1 win and the matchup against Kansas.
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
J Leman joins Lon and Derek in studio for his weekly hour to break down the Illini's victory over Eastern Illinois. The guys also look ahead to Kansas and what some keys are for Illinois to pull off the upset.
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Lon and Derek share more thoughts on the Illini's season-opening win, including Luke Altmyer's impressive performance and the Illini's strong run game. Later, the guys preview the weekend's college football slate.
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Lon and Derek break down the Illini's 45-0 shutout victory over Eastern Illinois to open the season. The guys share what stood out most to them from the win.
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
8/28/24 Hour 2: College Gameday Live from Pia's!
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Lon and Derek are live at Pia's Sports Bar and Grill in Champaign previewing the Illini's season-opener against Eastern Illinois. The guys break down what EIU has on offense and defense and their confidence level in Barry Lunney's offense. Later, Hans Dee stops by for his award-winning segment "Who Ya Got?"
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
8/28/24 Hour 1: College Gameday Live from Pia's!
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Lon and Derek are live at Pia's Sports Bar and Grill in Champaign previewing the Illini's season-opener against Eastern Illinois. The guys are joined by special guests J Leman and wrestlers from AEW's Dynamite.
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Lon and Derek discuss their expectations for both the offense and defense for Illinois and hear from both coordinators. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he shares his final thoughts ahead of the season opener.
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Lon, Derek and Kyle discuss a hypothetical of whether or not they'd trade a decade of irrelevance for their favorite MLB teams for a Super Bowl for their favorite NFL teams. Later, hear from Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer as he shares his thoughts on his offseason progress and preparing for Week 1.
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Lon and Derek discuss how they'd assess this point in Bret Bielema's Illini tenure and how crucial this upcoming season is for him. Later, the guys give their official game-by-game football season predictions for the Illini.
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
J Leman joins Lon and Derek in studio for his weekly hour to preview the Illini's season opener against Eastern Illinois including which guys he's most excited to see for the first time and what the first game of the season is like for a player.
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Lon, Derek, and Kyle continue grading each Illini football position group. Later, hear from head coach Bret Bielema as he kicks off the start of game week against Eastern Illinois.
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Lon and Derek share some exciting life updates involving their sons from their off day on Thursday. Later, the guys grade some of Illini football's position groups.
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Brad Underwood told reporters that this Illini basketball team might have the highest ceiling of any that he's coached. Lon and Derek discuss whether they agree with him or not.
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Lon and Derek begin the show talking Illini basketball and what will be key for Brad Underwood to get the most out of this team as they move towards the fall. Later, hear from Underwood, who spoke to the media at the Lou Henson Rebounders Golf Outing.