By Kevin Bessler

NCAA Football-

The new Top-25 was released Tuesday.  Alabama retains the top spot, followed by Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan.

Illinois faces off against Nebraska on Saturday.  WJEZ will carry the game beginning at 10am.

NCAA Basketball-

Illinois State 74 Florida Gulf Coast 66

The Redbirds begin the season with a win.  They will be at Belmont on Saturday.

In Top-25 action, #1 Kansas defeated #10 Michigan State 92-87…and #4 Duke surprised #2 Kentucky 118 to 84.

Illinois hosts Evansville Thursday.  WJEZ will carry the game starting at 6pm.

NBA-

The Chicago Bulls will be in New Orleans tonight to play the Pelicans.