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Sean Bock from 247 Sports's Hawkeye Insider joins the show to share some insight into Iowa's recent hot stretch and what the matchup will look like with the Illini. Hear from Brad Underwood as he talks about holding a "Brad Underwood practice" after the team's meltdown vs Penn State.

Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on the Illini's matchup against Iowa and if they're expecting Illinois to respond well after their late game collapse against Penn State. Later, the guys discuss what changes they hope to see defensively and which players could see their playing time cut into if things don't turn around.

Lon and Derek discuss what the rest of the regular season could look like for Illinois and what it would mean for their tournament seeding. The guys also talk about which teams could cause Illinois trouble in the NCAA Tournament.

Illinois forward Luke Goode joins the show for his weekly interview to discuss the Illini's heartbreaking loss and late collapse against Penn State and how the team plans to respond. Later, Lon and Derek share their reactions to the Illini meltdown and how concerning it is for the team's outlook moving forward.

Lon and Derek share their keys to the matchup against Penn State for Illinois as they look to avoid a letdown and keep pace in the Big Ten race. Hear from Brad Underwood and Ty Rodgers as they discuss the game against the Nittany Lions, the Big Ten race and more.

Lon and Derek share their thoughts on Illinois and Penn State playing a throwback game at Penn State's Rec Hall and what impact that could have on the game. Later, Derek discusses whether his feelings have changed in the Justin Fields/Caleb Williams debate for the Bears amid new rumors.

Lon and Derek discuss whether they think college basketball conference tournaments have diminished in value and what their future could look like. Later, the guys whip around some sports headlines including Notre Dame's involvement in the college football video game and Blake Snell's free agency.

Lon and Derek reminisce about some old Illini basketball teams and what it would've been like to cover them on the show. Later, the guys talk some bracketology and potential NCAA Tournament matchups for Illinois.

Lon and Derek discuss some more Illini hoops including Justin Harmon's big impact against Maryland. Hear from Brad Underwood following his first win at Maryland as Illinois head coach. Later, the guys talk about whether Coleman Hawkins has become the Big Ten's newest villian.

Lon and Derek break down the Illini's 85-80 victory over Maryland after years of struggles against the Terps. Later, the guys share their thoughts on this season's Big Ten Coach of the Year race and if Brad Underwood has a chance to win it.

Derek and Kyle share some thoughts on some recent college basketball results including some surprising blowouts around the country. Later, the guys discuss some of MLB's top remaining free agents and where they could land.

Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on the Athletic's MLB Power Rankings heading into Spring Training. Later, Jeff Jones from the Belleville News-Democrat joins the show live from the Cardinals complex to share some updates from the start of Cardinals camp.