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Lon and Derek give their thoughts on Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina's record-breaking start last night. Later, the guys are joined by Illini men's basketball SID Derrick Burson to talk about student tickets selling out and Ubben renovations.

Lon and Derek give their thoughts on Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina's historic start last night. Later, the guys are joined by Illini men's basketball SID Derrick Burson to talk about student tickets sales and Ubben renovations.

Lon and Derek continue looking ahead to Week 2 of the NFL. Later, Bret Bielema discusses injury updates and the upcoming bye week.

Lon and Derek talk about Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina as they get set to break the all-time record for starts on Wednesday. Later, the guys take a look at the NFL Week 2 slate.

Lon and Derek give their thoughts on the Bears win and other NFL Week 1 results. Later, the guys talk more about Illinois football's win and hear from Bret Bielema.

The guys break down Illinois football's big win over Virginia on Saturday and how much J likes their chances of contending in the Big Ten West.

Lon and Derek begin the show talking to Jacquie Franciulli of Wahoos247 to get insight on Virginia football heading into this weekend's matchup against Illinois. The guys also talk about Illini basketball's Big Ten schedule and their best bets for NFL Week 1.

Lon and Derek are joined by Aaron Lemming from the Bear Report to discuss Justin Fields and thoughts on the Bears going into Week 1. Later, the guys give their division picks for the NFC.

Lon and Derek discuss the challenges that Virginia QB Brennan Armstrong will present to the Illini defense. Later, the guys give their thoughts on the division winners in the AFC.

Lon and Derek talk about the biggest frustration with Illinois' lost to Indiana on Friday. Later, the guys discuss Albert Pujols' 695th home run, which Lon saw live in St. Louis on Sunday.

J Leman joins the guys to give his thoughts on the Illinois-Indiana game. 

Lon and Derek begin the hour discussing how big the Indiana game is for the immediate trajectory of Bret Bielema's program. Later, the guys rank the biggest concerns for Illinois heading into Friday night.

Lon and Derek begin their preview of the Illinois-Indiana game by breaking down the matchups on both sides of the ball. Later, the guys hear from Barry Lunney Jr. and Tom Allen.

Lon and Derek give their thoughts on the Cardinals' extra innings win in Cincinnati to take another series. Later, the guys break down the best college football games coming up this weekend.

Lon and Derek are joined by Matthew Weaver of Peegs.com to fill them in on Indiana football and give his thoughts on Friday's matchup. Later, the guys hear audio from IU head coach Tom Allen.

Lon and Derek give their gut feeling on the Illinois-Indiana game just two days before kickoff. Later, Bret Bielema and Barry Lunney Jr. discuss the Hoosiers.

Lon and Derek begin the show talking Illini football and the advantages that they should have from playing in Week 0. Later, the guys talk more about Amani Hansberry and where they'll go next in the 2023 class.

J Leman joins the guys to give his thoughts on Illini football's dominant win over Wyoming on Saturday. Then, they look ahead to the Indiana game this Friday.

The guys break down the Big Ten West as we approach the season and we hear audio from Illini Offensive Coordinator Barry Lunney Jr as he prepares for Saturday. 

The guys react to the Cardinals game last night and then we are joined by Ryan Pedon, Head Basketball Coach at Illinois State.