In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined live in studio by Illinois football coach Bret Bielema to discuss his Illini's outlook for the 2026 season, potential College Football Playoff expansion, what he learned in attending Bears practice recently and more. After that, Capitol News Illinois political reporter Brenden Moore joined the show to discuss the latest developments in the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium after their recent efforts stalled in Springfield.
