05/07/26 Hour 1: NCAA Releases new March Madness Bracket; Jacob Infante returns to talk Bears & NFL Free Agency - Joey Bosa to the Bears?; Cubs on an absolute tear over the last 20 games!

About this episode

The episode discusses the new NCAA March Madness bracket, features Jacob Infante analyzing the Chicago Bears and NFL free agency, and highlights the Chicago Cubs' recent performance.

The NCAA officially unveiled its new-look March Madness bracket, sparking plenty of debate about the changes and what they could mean for teams heading into next season’s tournament. Who loves it and who hates it? Jacob Infante joins the show to break down the latest around the Chicago Bears and NFL free agency, including whether pass rusher Joey Bosa could realistically end up in Chicago. Plus, the Chicago Cubs continue their incredible run, staying red-hot over their last 20 games as they surge up the standings. How good has the hitting been while injuries to the pitching staff mount? Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook!

People in this episode

Host: ESPN 93.5

Guest: Jacob Infante

Topics covered

• NCAA March Madness
• Chicago Bears
• NFL Free Agency
• Joey Bosa
• Chicago Cubs
• sports debate

Keywords

• NCAA
• March Madness
• Chicago Bears
• NFL Free Agency
• Joey Bosa
• Chicago Cubs
• sports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NCAA, Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs

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