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College football Week 8 is here, and Ryan, Kevin, and Matt are back with their picks, predictions, and locks of the week! The guys break down some of the biggest matchups, including Illinois vs. Oregon, LSU vs. Auburn, Indiana vs. Michigan, Ole Miss vs. Texas, and Houston vs. Utah. Plus, Ryan looks to keep his hot streak alive with a 6-1 record on his locks, while Kevin and Matt bring their latest picks and the popular Dogs That Bite underdog segment. Can the #Illini cover against Oregon? Which underdogs could pull off an upset? Don't miss a single pick! Hit play now, hear who the guys are backing, and see if you agree with their predictions. Have a bold pick of your own? Share this episode with your fellow college football fans and see whose picks hold up when Saturday rolls around! #CollegeFootball #CFB #Illini #B1G #CollegeFootballPicks

KIOB EP 207: Illini Hoops Back With Authority + Oregon Preview Illinois basketball is BACK! In Episode 207 of Keepin' It Orange and Blue, Ryan goes solo to break down the #Illini's impressive 105-96 exhibition win over Cincinnati, standout performances from Andrej Stojakovic, Stefan Vaaks, and freshman Quentin Coleman, and what to expect from Friday's matchup against Baylor. Plus, can Illinois football pull off an upset against Oregon? Ryan previews Saturday's showdown, discusses Michael Clayton, Carson Boyd, and the Illini's chances coming out of the bye week. And don't miss Ryan's final thoughts as he teases BIG news coming soon for Illinois athletics! #Illini #IllinoisBasketball #IllinoisFootball #B1G

Week 7 of college football is here, and Ryan, Kevin, and Matt McCumber are back with another round of predictions, point spreads, locks of the week, and potential upsets on Fade the Duce. The guys break down some of the biggest matchups of the weekend, including Ohio State vs. Indiana, Alabama vs. Tennessee, Missouri vs. Ole Miss, Oklahoma State vs. Houston, and Notre Dame vs. BYU. Kevin and Matt are both high on BYU as a double-digit home underdog against Notre Dame, while Missouri's defense has them questioning whether Ole Miss is the real deal. Plus, the guys reveal their Locks of the Week and bring back "Dogs That Bite," featuring three-team underdog moneyline parlays with the potential for major upsets. From Big Ten showdowns to SEC rivalries and late-night games out west, the guys bring their analysis, predictions, and plenty of laughs. Follow the hosts on X: Ryan: @200ColumnsRyKevin: @illiniduceMatt McCumber: @ILL_Texan

Ryan and Kevin break down Illinois’ wild win over Michigan State, the defensive struggles, and freshman QB Michael Clayton’s impressive debut. With the Illini heading into the bye week at 3-3, can they turn things around? Plus, Illini basketball is picked to win the Big Ten! The guys discuss Brad Underwood’s loaded roster, key players, and whether Illinois has what it takes to make another Final Four run and compete for a national championship. #Illini #IllinoisFootball #IllinoisBasketball #B1G

Ryan, Kevin and Matt are back with their Week 6 college football picks, breaking down some of the biggest games on the board and looking for value against the spread and totals. This week’s slate includes Iowa at Washington, Indiana at Nebraska, the Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma, UCLA at Oregon, and Georgia at Alabama. The guys also give their locks of the week, discuss some under-the-radar betting spots, and weigh in on Illinois’ matchup with Michigan State. Kevin enters the week at 20-10, while Matt leads the way at 21-9 as they try to keep the winning picks rolling. Plus, Kevin locks in BYU -10.5 over Iowa State, Matt takes Duke -6.5 at Georgia Tech, and Ryan rides with Western Michigan -13.5 over Kent State.

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