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Charles Barkley cracks cohosts up after admitting he wasn't paying attention to a game. Photo Credit: CBS

Charles Barkley admits he wasn’t watching NCAA Tournament game during halftime show

"Get after Clark or Kenneth please."

By Michael Dixon OnMar 21, 2025 0
A patchwork of turf surrounds the Big Ten logo

Illinois AG attempting to reveal Big Ten media rights contract

The state of Illinois is attempting to obtain a copy of the Big Ten’s media rights agreement. According...

By Drew Lerner OnMar 20, 2025 0
Coleman Hawkins crying after Kansas State loss to Baylor

Kansas State star Coleman Hawkins admits NIL criticism got to him in heartbreaking interview

"I feel like I did a poor job of letting people talk about me. It affected my play. It was happening all year"

By Brandon Contes OnMar 13, 2025 0
Illinois star Will Riley

Bill Raftery drops tariff quip after Canadian player’s big shot

The 81-year-old Raftery remains a fan favorite for little quips like that.

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 8, 2025 0
Jim Jackson and Gus Johnson talking pizza on Fox.

Gus Johnson, Jim Jackson debated New York versus Detroit pizza on air

"If it was Detroit pizza, it would be like 12,000 squares."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 23, 2025 0
Jim Jackson, left, and Gus Johnson call Saturday night's college basketball game between Duke and Illinois. Photo Credit: Fox

Gus Johnson, Jim Jackson speculate on how college basketball player got mono

"What do you do to get that?"

By Michael Dixon OnFeb 22, 2025 0
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer said he'd never seen a coach act the way Bret Bielema did during a confrontation in the Citrus Bowl. Photo Credit: Jordan Kaye

Shane Beamer on Bret Bielema’s taunting: ‘I’ve never seen that happen’

"I've never seen that happen, the opposing coach come over, while his player's hurt, and basically have something to say."

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 31, 2024 0
While calling the Citrus Bowl, Mark Jones wondered why Illinois coach Bret Bielema wasn't called for taunting when players often are. Photo Credit: ABC

Mark Jones calls out CFB officials for double standard on penalty

"At the moment where maybe we needed one against a coach, it didn't happen."

By Michael Dixon OnDec 31, 2024 0
Shane Beamer Citrus Bowl. Photo Credit: ABC

ABC’s Quint Kessenich witnesses Shane Beamer, Bret Bielema Citrus Bowl drama

"Shane just turned to me and said, 'You saw what he did?' I did see it!"

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 31, 2024 0
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin against Georgia on Nov. 9, 2024.

Lane Kiffin, Bret Bielema lobby for CFP inclusion on X

"Clearly Ole Miss should be in the playoff over Alabama, but Bama is the bigger brand and more than likely will get in over Ole Miss."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 1, 2024 0
Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Kerry Brown (14) celebrates a stop against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at Memorial Stadium.

Tim Brando’s announcer jinx dooms Illinois’ ’10-win season’

"If they could win this game, somehow, someway … they could possibly have a 10-win season."

By Arthur Weinstein OnNov 3, 2024 0
Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson on a CBS broadcast honoring Illinois' 1924 game against Michigan.

CBS paid homage to 1924 Michigan-Illinois game with press outfits, radio reenactment

From a radio reenactment to Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson, and Jenny Dell dressing in 1924 fashions and Nessler reading a Grantland Rice column, this was quite the open.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 19, 2024 0
Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Brandon Henderson (94) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium.

‘Fox College Football Friday’ appears to be onto something

"Exactly why we opened up Friday nights."

By Sean Keeley OnSep 24, 2024 1
Tim Brando and Devin Gardner believe the referees missed a late hit out of bounds in overtime during Illinois' victory over Nebraska.

Tim Brando, Devin Gardner wanted a flag in Illinois-Nebraska finish

"That should've been a flag."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 21, 2024 1
John Calipari during his introductory press conference at Arkansas.

CBS to host Arkansas-Illinois college basketball Thanksgiving matchup

It will mark the first basketball game CBS has ever hosted on Thanksgiving.

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 16, 2024 1
UConn's Dan Hurley is known for his blunt commentary. That includes, as we learned on Saturday, commentary about his own fanbase. Photo Credit: UConn on SNY on Twitter/X

Dan Hurley upset over ESPN analyst’s ‘asinine’ tweet

"Statements like that are just asinine. You're going against beasts and monsters every night in the Big East."

By Robert O'Neill OnMar 31, 2024 2
Ian Eagle, Grant Hill, and Bill Raftery during the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

Ian Eagle already in March Madness form with Big Ten Championship call

"Pop the Champaign!"

By Sean Keeley OnMar 17, 2024 1
FS1

Nebraska-Illinois halftime show fizzles with fans

"For the first time in my life I'm seeing a halftime show that has absolutely ZERO to do with the game being shown."

By Arthur Weinstein OnOct 6, 2023 3
Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt

Penn State-Illinois viewers confused by Gus Johnson’s lack of enthusiasm

"Is Gus Johnson ok?"

By Sean Keeley OnSep 16, 2023 12
Jimmy V Men's Classic UConn

ESPN announces matchups for 2023 Jimmy V Men’s Classic

The lineup for the Jimmy V Classic has arrived.

By Joe Lucia OnAug 7, 2023 0

Fox Sports’ in-studio Illinois-Iowa announcers miss critical penalities during commercials, leading to confusion

Late in Saturday’s game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini, there was a lot of confusion...

By Sean Keeley OnNov 21, 2021 0
Ryan Day against Purdue.

After an initial decision to delay kickoff, Ohio State-Illinois canceled following further positive COVID-19 tests at Ohio State

The Buckeyes, currently No. 4 in the College Football Playoff rankings, are the latest team to have a COVID-19 outbreak.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 27, 2020 2
Illinois against Nebraska.

Illinois athletics department lobs “Thanks for bringing back B1G football” tweet at Nebraska after 41-23 thumping

The Illinois athletic department sent quite the tweet Saturday before later deleting it.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 21, 2020 3
Dan Dakich

Dan Dakich’s hoarse voice on ESPN broadcast of Illinois-Ohio State draws some comment

Dakich's voice sounded hoarser than normal, and that drew some comment.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 5, 2020 1

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