The Champaign Room's Drew Pastorek & Pleas Honeywood discuss favorite Christmas songs (4:13), review the Braggin' Rights win over Mizzou (8:18), and preview the non-conference finale versus Chicago State (35:26). They also recap women's basketball's non-conference schedule (45:05) and preview a loaded Big Ten slate (50:51). They wrap up by sharing the latest transfer portal updates (64:00) and react to the weekend's CFP results (90:33).

This week I review multiple milestones for Illini women's basketball (3:33) and recap Saturday's heartbreaking loss to #1 Tennessee (10:24) before previewing Braggin' Rights (38:11). I also discuss the latest Illini transfer portal news (47:07) and Luke Altmyer's return to Champaign (62:25).

I'm joined by The Champaign Room's Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood to recap the College Football Tournament selections and discuss the SEC's temper tantrum. We also preview the Illini's Citrus Bowl matchup with South Carolina and how the game can help be a springboard for 2025 success. We close the show by reviewing tough losses by Illinois hoops and look ahead to Saturday's game with #1 Tennessee.

On this episode The Champaign Room's Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood join me to revisit the regular season finale (3:35), Bret Bielema's communication skills (8:50), Aidan Laughery’s huge day at Wrigley (17:02), and the change in perception of Illini football (29:06). We also discuss why the CFP isn’t actually a playoff (38:33) and spotlight the rarity of Illinois’ 9-win campaign (54:49). We also review the Thanksgiving week’s hoops action (66:28) and look ahead to Friday’s B1G opener in Evanston (78:23).

I'm joined by The Champaign Room's Pleas Honeywood & Brandt Dolce to revisit Saturday's #Illinutgers instant classic, preview the regular season finale, and come up with Northwestern's new nickname. We also recap the week in hoops, including Ed Cooley's "b.s."

On this episode I revisit my first-ever trip to Memorial Stadium (9:59), recap Illinois’ Senior Day victory (16:44) and dish out more #SadButTrue stats (24:22) before previewing Saturday’s showdown at Rutgers (30:51). I also look back on a clean sweep by Illini basketball (40:05) & look ahead to the men’s marquee matchup with Alabama (58:46).

I'm joined by The Champaign Room's Pleas Honeywood to discuss the rarity of women's basketball's win over #19 Florida State. We also recap the men's victory over SIUE and the team's early offensive explosion. We wrap up by previewing Senior Day versus Michigan State and a projected Illini bowl matchup.

On this bonus episode I recap basketball’s season-opening win versus EIU (12:15), spotlight Will Riley’s one-of-a-kind debut (20:38), discuss Ty Rodgers’ redshirting (37:48) and preview Friday’s date with SIUE (42:29).

I'm joined by Brandt Dolce to revisit Illinois' frustrating loss to Minnesota and discuss why the offense has become too predictable & how Bret Bielema can turn things around. We also give predictions for men's and women's basketball and offer expectations for the season.

I look back on Saturday’s loss to No. 1 Oregon, offer thoughts on the football program’s progress, and preview this week’s game versus Minnesota. I also discuss Shauna Green’s new contract & recap men’s hoops exhibition against Ole Miss.