Illinois Fighting Illini
28-8 - 2nd in Big Ten2026 Schedule
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Hour 1: Presidential Energy
Freddie Coleman along with David Dennis Jr. are still in awe with the finish of Duke and UCONN yesterday. Myron Medcalf stops by the program. Plus the hour includes plenty of Kris Jenkins mentions, an elected school president and laundry impacting viewership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Illinois coach Underwood on Karaban: 'He's one of the best players in the country'
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood praises UConn's Alex Karaban ahead of their Final Four matchup.
Arizona, Michigan co-favorites as bettors back UConn
Arizona and Michigan will head into the Final Four deadlocked as the favorites to win the NCAA men's basketball tournament and at nearly a pick 'em for their head-to-head showdown, with Illinois and UConn battling it out as the underdogs.
Men's tournament odds: Arizona, Michigan co-title favorites, Wolverines a slight matchup fave
The four remaining teams' odds to play for and win the men's college basketball national championship.
Hour 4: Birds Were Flying Everywhere
Canty and Michelle debate if Duke is still a "blue blood" and take calls on who the biggest "big game coach" in sports is if it's not Dan Hurley. Chiney Ogwumike joins the show to break down the women's NCAA Tournament. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Brad Underwood is getting Michelle tickets to the Final Four! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Men's tournament first bets for the semifinals: Slow start for Michigan and Arizona?
Taking a look at early lines, which bets stand out as potential values ahead of the tournament's round of four?
Hour 2: Choke Job
Canty and Michelle welcome Seth Greenberg to the show to break down the madness in UConn-Duke and if Michigan-Arizona is the pseudo national championship. Canty recaps the weekend in Upon Further Review, which includes an AG's call to abolish the Rooney Rule. I'm Over It: Pat is in on ABS and out on breakfast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Déjà Blue
Canty and Michelle discuss UConn's STUNNING last-second shot to beat Duke 73-72 to advance to the Final Four. How is Michelle feeling about her alma mater Illinois advancing to the Final Four for the first time since 2005? Andrew Berry and Klint Kubiak both reaffirmed that their star edge rushers will be on the team in 2026, but we aren't entirely convinced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duke HAD IT then UConn Stole It
Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel break down UConn’s dramatic win over Duke and what it means for the Huskies’ legacy. And after another crushing exit, is it time for Duke to rethink its roster strategy? Plus, the guys dive into Michigan’s dominant win over Tennessee, Illinois and Arizona punching their tickets to the Final Four, and the greatest shots in tournament history. 0:00 – Welcome 0:30 - Duke hands UConn the win 7:15 - UConn becoming the next UCLA? 13:37 - UConn’s Tarris Reed steps up 17:05 - The best tourney shots of all time are… 26:34 - Did the best teams reach the Final Four? 30:16 - Michigan demolishes Tennessee 36:55 - Illinois and Arizona advance to the Final Four 42:51 - Duke’s back-to-back crushing losses 45:10 - Duke needs to get older to win? 48:31 - Duke is held to an unfair standard? 50:50 - Tennessee denied Final Four again 53:51 - Tourney goal is to reach the Final Four 55:35 - Pete Thamel on UConn’s game-winning shot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Men's March Madness superlatives from Sweet 16, Elite Eight
Here are nonstatistical and personality-driven superlatives from the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds of the men's NCAA tournament.
Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
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| Michigan | 87.7 | - | 3 | 35 |
| Nebraska | 77.0 | 5.5 | 7 | 28 |
| Illinois | 83.8 | 6 | 8 | 28 |
| Michigan State | 78.8 | 6.5 | 8 | 27 |
| Wisconsin | 83.0 | 9.5 | 11 | 24 |
| Purdue | 81.6 | 5.5 | 9 | 30 |
| UCLA | 77.1 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
| Ohio State | 79.3 | 12 | 13 | 21 |
| Iowa | 74.5 | 10.5 | 13 | 24 |
| Indiana | 78.2 | 14 | 14 | 18 |
| Minnesota | 70.0 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
| USC | 78.6 | 14 | 14 | 18 |
| Washington | 77.1 | 16.5 | 17 | 16 |
| Rutgers | 70.6 | 18.5 | 19 | 14 |
| Northwestern | 73.1 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
| Oregon | 70.8 | 20 | 20 | 12 |
| Maryland | 69.7 | 20.5 | 21 | 12 |
| Penn State | 73.7 | 20 | 20 | 12 |
2021 Team Leaders
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