This is a segment from the second hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley.

Brian Barnhart, the play-by-play voice of Fighting Illini football and basketball, joins the show to discuss Big 10 Conference basketball, college football playoff expansion, and all things University of Illinois athletics.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.