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Eye On College Basketball
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CBS Sports’ official college basketball podcast is the most entertaining and informative of its kind. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander bring the sport into your ears at least three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long.
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March Madness 2026 Sweet 16 Thursday Recap! Iowa upsets Nebraska; Illinois' defensive clinic; TKR sends Purdue to the Elite Eight; Arizona bullies Arkansas
Mar 2700:50:35Summary readyGary Parrish and David Cobb recap Thursday's Sweet 16 action of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Iowa upsets Nebraska. Illinois says goodbye to Houston. Purdue holds on against Texas and Arizona dominates Arkansas. (0:00) Intro + GP’s battle with a Diet Coke (6:00) Four teams are headed to the Elite Eight (6:30) Ben McCollum and the Hawkeyes upset Nebraska (15:00) Illinois pulls away from Houston at the Toyota Center (29:55) Purdue escapes Texas via Trey Kaufman-Renn’s game-winner (37:35) Arizona steamrolls Arkansas (42:40) Five Hour Energy Starting 5 (45:00) Friday’s games! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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🚨 Hubert Davis FIRED at North Carolina 🚨 How it happened & potential coaching candidates
Mar 2500:30:46Summary readyREAD: TIMELINE OF HUBERT DAVIS' FIRING Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander break down North Carolina firing Hubert Davis. One of the best jobs in all of college sports is open. Who is going to fill it? (0:00) Intro + Airport Norlander! (1:30) Hubert Davis is out at UNC (9:30) Who might replace Hubert Davis? Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sweet 16 Preview! Ranking all eight games, teams on upset alert. Plus: Why UNC’s taking so long with Hubert Davis
Mar 2401:17:43Summary readyGary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the eight matchups in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The East Region is loaded with Duke, St. John's, UConn and Michigan State. Michigan and the Big Ten have an incredible chance to end the national title drought. Darius Acuff will go toe-to-toe with Arizona and so much more from the second weekend. (0:00) Intro + GP is back! (3:00) Which region would you attend if you could pick any of them? (14:00) Ranking the 8 Sweet 16 Matchups (14:30) Illinois vs Houston (19:40) Arkansas vs Arizona (23:35) Iowa vs Nebraska (28:45) St. John’s vs Duke (33:10) Alabama vs Michigan (37:30) Michigan State vs UConn (41:25) Texas vs Purdue (43:30) Tennessee vs Iowa State (51:35) Sling TV Game to Watch (56:10) DraftKings Upset Alert (1:02:05) Coaching Carousel: Hubert Davis and everything else Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2026 March Madness Round 2 Sunday Recap! Iowa ends Florida repeat bid; A tournament Darling for St. John's; Grading Mark Pope at Kentucky + more
Mar 2301:25:32Summary readyMatt Norlander, Adam Finkelstein and Sam Vecenie breakdown Sunday Round 2 action of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. A dancing Darling sends St. John's to the Sweet 16, Iowa stuns Florida and plenty more from the final day of the first weekend. (0:00) Intro + we’ve finally gotten to Sam Vecenie (1:30) Iowa stuns Florida in a great chess match between Golden & McCollum (24:35) A tournament Darling sends St. John’s to the Sweet 16 over Kansas! (43:00) Iowa State smokes Kentucky … and a Mark Pope discussion (54:30) Weekend Whiparound: Tennessee, UConn, Arizona & more cruise (1:12:10) Shipt Same Day Delivery of the Weekend (1:15:00) Quick Sweet 16 Preview! Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Saturday reax: Nebraska-Vandy = best 4/5 game ever? Darius Acuff Jr. shoots Arkansas to S16; Texas the only double-digit still alive
Mar 2201:18:37Summary readyMatt Norlander, Adam Finkelstein and Isaac Trotter break down Saturday action in the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament. The Michigan schools cruise and other title favorites are in action. (0:00) Intro + a 3-man booth tonight! (2:30) Nebraska & Vanderbilt deliver the absolute goods! (17:15) Darius Acuff is a baller … but they get a real test from High Point (26:50) Texas beats Gonzaga! What a Cinderella story … ;) (27:25) Michigan and Duke ultimately cruise into the Sweet 16 (53:55) Michigan State, Illinois, Houston all take care of business (1:05:40) 5 Hour Energy Starting 5 (1:10:15) Sling TV game to watch on Sunday Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2026 March Madness Round 1 Friday Recap! Otega Oweh's Kentucky miracle; Kevin Willard's mid-game joke; Braden Smith = all-time assist leader + more!
Mar 2100:50:20Summary readyGary Parrish and David Cobb break down everything from Round 1 Friday of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Otega Oweh is now a Kentucky legend as the Wildcats pull of the win against Santa Clara. Plus, Miami University's season comes to an end, and high majors prevail almost across the board on Friday. (0:00) Intro + holy late podcast (1:20) Kentucky escapes Santa Clara and oh my what a finish! (8:55) Iowa State smokes Tennessee State … but Joshua Jefferson is the story (11:40) Tennessee & Virginia get victories on Friday (16:06) Braden Smith is the sport’s all-time leader in assists … and Purdue smoked Queens (19:15) Missouri lost a home game to Miami in St. Louis , Jai Lucas has been awesome (24:15) Utah State beat Villanova and Kevin Willard is threatening to fire his staff (30:35) Arizona ends the Fins Up ride & Florida cruises + Iowa beats Clemson (35:45) Let’s bounce around the rest of the results + Taris Reed’s monster night! (40:05) Sling TV Game to Watch Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2026 March Madness Round 1 Thursday Recap! UNC crumbles in VCU comeback; Duke's serious Siena scare; High Point! Chase Johnston! + a first Nebraska tournament W & more
Mar 2001:11:19Summary readyMatt Norlander and Chip Patterson recap an eventful Thursday at the 2026 NCAA Tournament! VCU hands North Carolina a historic loss. Siena gives Duke a scare, High Point dances past Wisconsin and plenty more from Thursday! (0:00) Intro (3:45) VCU’s historic comeback against North Carolina + … Hubert Davis? (20:15) Duke’s spooky Siena scare! (29:20) High Point dances passed the Wisconsin Badgers (41:25) Texas beats BYU and AJ Dybantsa’s career is probably over (47:55) Nebraska takes over OKC and it wasn’t close (51:00) Bouncing around: Michigan, Vandy, Louisville & more (1:04:00) 5-Hour Energy Starting 5 Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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RedHawks flying into Friday! Miami U beats SMU 89-79 and validates its historic season once and for all
Mar 1900:29:14Summary readyJOIN THE EYE ON BRACKET GAME! Matt Norlander reacts to Miami University vs. SMU in front of a heavy RedHawk crowd in Dayton. (0:00) Intro + the goldilocks zone! (2:20) Miami is moving on! RedHawks beat SMU 89-79 Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Must-see 1st rd games: Best matchups, upset alerts, Cinderellas in the wings and stats/facts to know before finishing your bracket
Mar 1701:28:56Summary readyJOIN THE EYE ON BRACKET GAME! Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview Thursday and Friday of the 2026 NCAA Tournament! Which Round 1 matchups are most intriguing? Where are the upsets waiting to happen? All that and more on the doorstep of the madness! (0:00) Intro + the tournament starts today! (4:00) Games to watch on Thursday (4:30) Ohio State vs. TCU (8:01) North Carolina vs. VCU (12:45) Georgia vs. Saint Louis (17:00) Nebraska vs. Troy (19:00) Duke vs. Siena (23:15) Arkansas vs. Hawaii (27:30) Games to watch on Friday (28:00) Kentucky vs. Santa Clara (33:30) Texas Tech vs. Akron (36:00) UConn vs Furman (38:30) Arizona vs LIU (44:00) Alabama vs Hofstra (48:20) Kansas vs. Cal Baptist (52:45) DraftKings Upset Alert (59:45) Sling TV Game to Watch: you gotta watch Miami on Wednesday night (1:08:30) Norlander’s nuggets ahead of the tournament Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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🏀Men’s March Madness Bracket Preview Extravaganza: Picks, predictions for ALL 67 games ✍️
Mar 1601:19:12Summary readyMarch Madness is HERE! Join Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander as they pick the winner for EVERY game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They will take you from Dayton all the way to Indianapolis. Who do the guys have winning it all? Tune in to find out! (0:00) Intro + Norlander is doin’ more stuff with brackets (1:00) This is the bracket preview … it’s different from yesterday (7:00) East Region Picks & Predictions (24:00) South Region Picks & Predictions (37:45) West Region Picks & Predictions (53:00) Midwest Region Picks & Predictions (1:05:30) Who is the 12 seed or worse most likely to make a run? (1:10:00) Final Four Picks! Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college basketball. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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