B1G Spotlight with Deon Thomas

Deon and Aaron discuss Maryland's upset win at Illinois and how the Terrapins can build an NCAA Tournament resume around it (0:00 - 8:15). The guys discuss what has gone right for Iowa during its three-game winning streak and how a pair of young Hawkeyes have given the team a lift (8:15 - 15:50). The guys break down the race for the Big Ten title, including top contenders Wisconsin and Purdue (15:50 - 26:03)

Deon and Aaron talk about the fight that Deon's Illini showed against Purdue and how Trey Kaufman-Renn broke out to ensure victory for the Boilermakers (0:00 - 9:00). The guys discuss the continued slumps for Maryland and Michigan and predict what will happen in their upcoming showdown (9:00 - 18:30). The guys are excited about Minnesota and talk about what has made the Gophers a surprising team early on in Big Ten season (18:30 - 27:02).

Deon and Aaron welcome Big Ten Basketball back into their lives after the holiday break and talk about how Michigan can get back on track after a surprising loss to McNeese State (0:00 - 11:50). The guys discuss Purdue regaining the number one spot in the AP poll and what makes the Boilers so tough to play against (11:50 - 18:00). Illinois will be without Terrence Shannon Jr. for the foreseeable future, so Deon and Aaron talk about which players need to step up if the Illini are to compete for the Big Ten title (18:00 - 25:00). The guys wrap up by breaking down the upcoming Big Ten slate, including the showdown between Illinois and Purdue on Friday night and a Saturday night prime time battle featuring Ohio State and Indiana (25:00 - 33:11).

Aaron opens the show by ranting about his Nittany Lions losing their Big Ten opener in heartbreaking fashion (0:00 - 1:25). Deon breaks down the Illini's performance during two big wins in New Jersey and New York (1:25 - 9:15). The guys react to victories by Wisconsin and Indiana in Tuesday's Peacock doubleheader and talk about what is going wrong for Michigan State and Michigan (9:15 - 19:20). The guys discuss Nebraska coming back to reality after a hot start and Minnesota's big comeback without Dawson Garcia (19:20 - 25:00). Deon and Aaron talk about Purdue's status as a national title contender after its loss at Northwestern and bounce-back win vs. Iowa (25:00 - 31:55). Aaron is impressed by Rutgers' incredible 2024 recruiting class, but Deon wants to see if the prospects all make it to signing day (31:55 - 38:20). The guys break down the weekend slate and discuss which games they are most excited to watch (38:20 - 48:04).

Purdue won the Maui Invitational and the guys are loving the Boilers' chances to redeem themselves after a shocking loss in the NCAA Tournament last season (0:00 - 7:00). Deon would like to see more out of Maryland going forward, as the Terps have disappointed so far (7:00 - 10:15). Aaron rants about Penn State being swept out of Orlando and Michigan State losing to James Madison (10:15 - 13:30). The guys break down Nebraska's strong start and Ohio State's big win over Alabama (13:30 - 17:30). The guys look ahead to Illinois's tough assignment at Rutgers on Saturday and Northwestern opening up Big Ten play against Purdue (17:30 - 22:50). Deon rants about the B1G/ACC Challenge going away due to broadcasting contracts and Aaron discusses Wisconsin bouncing back with a win over Virginia after a poor showing at Providence (22:50 - 29:00). The guys put the spotlight on Iowa's Ben Krikke as perhaps the top transfer player in the Big Ten and ponder Iowa's chances to upset Purdue the Hawkeyes' Big Ten opener (29:00 - 33:50). The guys wrap up the show by breaking down the biggest games of the upcoming weekend (33:50 - 39:50).

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