Welcome back Brandt Dolce (4:45)! We recap Illinois football's stunning win versus Oregon (7:37), discuss the Ducks' flawed gameplan (15:22) as well as our renewed optimism for the final month of the season (22:26), and look ahead to Saturday's matchup at Maryland (45:16). We also preview Illini men's basketball by ... Read more

I on the Illini LIVE powered by IlliniGuys.com welcomes Illini commit Quinton Kitt and elite trainer/coach David Williams for an in-depth look at Illini hoops, recruiting momentum, player development, and what Illinois needs to do to peak in March. From Kitt’s decision to choose Illinois, to his offensive versatility and ... Read more

We preview the 2026-27 College Hoops Season and discuss the Baylor exhibition. LINKS: https://linktr.ee/illinibasketballpodcast ... Read more

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 is back with another jam-packed Hour 2! The Milwaukee Brewers are making postseason history and stand one win away from the first World Series championship in franchise history. We break down their incredible October run and discuss how Cubs and Cardinals fans can put their ... Read more

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 breaks down the latest Illinois Fighting Illini basketball injury news with Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer. Which key players are sidelined, how serious are the injuries, and what does it mean for Brad Underwood and Illinois heading into the regular season? Plus, the Indianapolis Colts ... Read more

Can the Illinois Fighting Illini defeat Maryland and keep their bowl eligibility hopes alive? Mike Cagley previews the Illinois–Maryland football matchup with Dylan Schmidt, deputy editor and Terrapins football and basketball reporter for Testudo Times. The discussion covers Maryland’s coaching change following Mike Locksley’s departure, interim head coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim, ... Read more

Scott Richey hosts the weekly sportswriter's show live from the Esquire Lounge in downtown Champaign along with Joe Vozzelli and Bob Asmussen. Special guests: women's basketball assistant coaches Calamity McEntire and DeAntoine "Cat" Beasley, plus the Champaign Central Flag Football team. ... Read more

🏀 Illinois Basketball Injury Updates & David Mirkovic Concerns The Drive breaks down the latest injury updates following Illinois basketball’s exhibition game against Baylor. What do we know about the Illini’s health, and should fans be concerned about David Mirkovic’s foot? We discuss the potential impact on Illinois basketball as ... Read more

Illinois is down to one last exhibition game — Wednesday against UIC — to iron out any preseason wrinkles before Fairleigh Dickinson comes to town Nov. 2. The priority now? Getting healthy, with David Mirkovic back in a boot and in-game injuries to a trio of key players. Beat writer ... Read more

The Illini have new life! J Leman joins the podcast to recap Illinois' surprise home win over a faltering Oregon team on Saturday. Can they maintain this newfound momentum against a struggling Maryland team at the bottom of the Big Ten? What are the chances this team gets to a ... Read more

Evan Conn and Michael Martin break down Illinois' 21-10 victory over the Ducks and take listener phone calls. ... Read more

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 21-10 win over Oregon and break down the many hits and few misses from the victory over a marquee program. The guys discuss a great game for the Illini coaching staff — including Barry Lunney Jr.'s use of two ... Read more

You just need to know how much fun this was. So I talked about it.  ... Read more

In this crossover episode Drew is joined by On3 Oregon Football reporter Max Torres, host of Bleav's Ducks Dish podcast, to take a closer look at Saturday's game in Champaign. They discuss the current state of Illini football (1:17), ups & downs both programs have faced this season (9:21), Oregon's ... Read more

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 95-91 exhibition loss to Baylor. The guys discuss a concerning update on David Mirkovic and injuries to Andrej Stojakovic, Tomislav Ivisic and Zvonimir Ivisic, as well as continued defensive concerns. The guys also highlight some positives, including the freshmen, ... Read more

Catch our in-depth analysis of Illinois basketball’s exhibition loss to Baylor! Mike Cagley Brad Sturdy & Ked Prince break down the game’s key moments, defensive struggles, standout performances from freshmen like Quentin Coleman, and the latest injury updates on Stojakovic, Z, and Mirk. We discuss rebounding issues, Tomislav’s shot selection, ... Read more

Evan brings on former Illini Mike Latulip to talk basketball and his live alt-cast during the Illinois/Baylor basketball game. Then Bryan Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports joins to talk Bears win (positives and negatives) and looks ahead to Illinois vs Oregon. How can Coach Lunney put Michael Clayton ... Read more

Join Evan as he captains the ship solo again. Follow along as he describes making his kids look for headstones in a cemetery, breaks down a BIG Bears victory, and gives his Week 8 Etched in Stone picks. Evan is then joined by WCIA 3's Glenn Kinley to talk IHSA ... Read more

Lee Hall and Evan Conn host a Thursday edition of SportsTalk with guests New-Gazette sportwriter Scott Richey and former Illini quarterback John Paddock. ... Read more

Dive deep into Illinois Fighting Illini sports with the IlliniGuys! In this episode of the Sports Spectacular, we break down the latest headlines, analysis, and insider perspectives you won’t find anywhere else. What’s Covered in This Episode: Men’s Basketball: Illinois ranked #3 in the AP preseason poll! We ... Read more

Our SEASON PREVIEW has arrived. We make our predictions as well as touch on the Cincinnati exhibition and our content coming up soon. LINKS: https://linktr.ee/illinibasketballpodcast ... Read more

The Drive on ESPN 93.5 closes out Thursday with a packed hour of Chicago Bears analysis, final predictions for Thursday Night Football, and a look ahead to Illinois men's basketball's exhibition matchup against Baylor! 🐻 Chris Kwiecinski of FOX 32 Chicago Joins the Show FOX 32 Chicago digital sports producer ... Read more

Keaton Wagler makes his NBA debut, and we break down the Chicago Bears' matchup against the New England Patriots! The Drive on ESPN 93.5 dives into the latest Illinois basketball news and analyzes the key matchups that could decide Thursday Night Football. 🏀 Keaton Wagler's NBA Debut Former Illinois Fighting ... Read more

Jeremy Werner previews Illinois vs. Oregon with Duck Territory's Matt Prehm and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Prehm breaks down a disappointing first half of the season for Oregon, the impact of offseason brain drain, the QB carousel with Dante Moore out, injuries at wide receiver, a talented defense and the ... Read more

College football Week 8 is here, and Ryan, Kevin, and Matt are back with their picks, predictions, and locks of the week!The guys break down some of the biggest matchups, including Illinois vs. Oregon, LSU vs. Auburn, Indiana vs. Michigan, Ole Miss vs. Texas, and Houston vs. Utah.Plus, Ryan looks ... Read more

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate welcome News-Gazette sportswriter Scott Richey to the studio for updates on Illini football & basketball teams, then talk to Doug Bucshon (Orange and Blue News) on the upcoming football game against Oregon. ... Read more

Lee Hall and Loren Tate host SportsTalk. Joe Vozzelli from The News-Gazette discuss Illinois Women’s Basketball in the AP top 25. Ty Washington, former Illini defensive back, talks Illini Football. ... Read more

How can Illinois football set up freshman quarterback Michael Clayton II for success against Oregon? Alex Kyi from Armchair Illini joins Kurtis Allen and Evan Stone on The Drive to break down the Illini’s quarterback situation, what Clayton needs to succeed in his first start, and how Illinois can compete ... Read more

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois basketball's 105-96 exhibition win at Cincinnati. LaTulip breaks down his impressions of a faster-paced offense, a defense with issues, transfer Stefan Vaaks and freshmen guards Quentin Coleman and Ethan Brown. LaTulip then looks ahead to Friday's exhibition ... Read more

KIOB EP 207: Illini Hoops Back With Authority + Oregon PreviewIllinois basketball is BACK! In Episode 207 of Keepin' It Orange and Blue, Ryan goes solo to break down the #Illini's impressive 105-96 exhibition win over Cincinnati, standout performances from Andrej Stojakovic, Stefan Vaaks, and freshman Quentin Coleman, and what ... Read more

Matt Daniels host the SportsTalk show live from the Esquire Lounge in downtown Champaign along with Scott Richey and Bob Asmussen. Special guest: Legendary sportswriter Loren Tate ... Read more

Can Illinois football pull off a major upset against Oregon this weekend? On The J Leman Hour, former Illinois All-American linebacker J Leman breaks down the matchup with the Ducks and explains why he believes the Fighting Illini have a real chance to come away with a statement victory. J ... Read more

Illinois officially staked its claim as one of the top teams in the country this week, landing at No. 3 in the Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll. Brad Underwood's squad certainly looked like it in its 105-96 exhibition victory at Cincinnati that saw six players in double figures and ... Read more

J Leman joins the podcast ahead of Saturday's home game against Oregon. He and Jeremy Werner discuss what the Illini need to see out of both sides of the ball to get the win. They also look at the rest of the season to gauge which games are truly winnable. ... Read more

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 105-96 exhibition win at Cincinnati. The guys discuss big offensive games from Andrej Stojakovic and Stefan Vaaks, standout performances from freshman guards Quentin Coleman and Ethan Brown and the level of concern about the Illini's defense.Follow the Illini Inquirer ... Read more

Welcome to the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular! In this episode, we dive deep into Illini sports with exclusive interviews, analysis, and insider updates. Subscribe to our channel & visit IlliniGuys.com for premium Illinois sports coverage! Topics Covered: Illinois Basketball: Season preview, team culture, and expectations with Assistant Coach Zach Hamer ... Read more

On this hour of The Drive, Sunny Verma joins us to break down Illinois Fighting Illini football, including the team's struggles, the outlook for the rest of the season, and what Michael Clayton brings to the quarterback position moving forward. Tristan Thomas stops by to discuss the latest on Illinois ... Read more

Kurtis and Evan are joined by Zain Bando to break down Illinois football's 3-3 start, evaluate whether expectations are too high for Brad Underwood and the Illini basketball team, and discuss the latest Fighting Illini headlines. Plus, the guys react to the College Football Playoff potentially expanding to 24 teams ... Read more

Week 7 of college football is here, and Ryan, Kevin, and Matt McCumber are back with another round of predictions, point spreads, locks of the week, and potential upsets on Fade the Duce.The guys break down some of the biggest matchups of the weekend, including Ohio State vs. Indiana, Alabama ... Read more

Did you miss him? Illini Inquirer alum Derek Piper rejoins the podcast as a special guest. He and Kyle Tausk discuss the preseason hype of Brad Underwood's team, and if Illinois can really live up to the big expectations. They also take a stroll down memory lane and look at ... Read more

Steve Kelly and Loren Tate check-in with News-Gazette sportswriter Scott Richey for updates on Illini football & basketball teams, then talk to Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) on the football team. ... Read more

RotoWire lists Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood among the most hated coaches in the country. We discuss the list, the reaction, and what it means for Illini basketball with RotoWire's Bill Speros, who joins The Drive for a conversation you won’t want to miss. Plus, we crown the winner ... Read more

Mike Cagley from IlliniGuys joins The Drive to break down Katin Houser’s injury and what it means for the Illinois Fighting Illini football team moving forward. With true freshman Michael Clayton II stepping into the starting quarterback role, we discuss his impressive performance against Michigan State and what Illini fans ... Read more

Ryan and Kevin break down Illinois’ wild win over Michigan State, the defensive struggles, and freshman QB Michael Clayton’s impressive debut. With the Illini heading into the bye week at 3-3, can they turn things around?Plus, Illini basketball is picked to win the Big Ten! The guys discuss Brad Underwood’s ... Read more

Illinois Football Analysis & Final Four Hype! Join Mike Cagley and Brad Sturdy for a special I on the Illini LIVE episode breaking down the latest in Fighting Illini sports. We dive into Bret Bielema's program after the Michigan State win, quarterback Clayton's emergence, and the critical offseason ahead. ... Read more

The Champaign Room's Drew Pastorek relives Saturday's thrilling win over Michigan State (3:11), recaps some of the questionable officiating and coaching decisions (10:44), raves about freshman QB Michael Clayton's Illini debut (22:07), and predicts Illinois' future roster plans (28:12). Drew also reveals the TV times for men's and women's basketball ... Read more

We react to everything that went down at Big Ten media day and discuss where the Illini stand according to the numbers guys. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!Follow our Social Media Accounts:MERCH: https://illinibasketballpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/- http://www.X.com/PodcastIllini- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/illini-basketball-podcast- http://www.facebook.com/illinibasketballpodcast- https://www.youtube.com/@illinibasketballpodcast- http://www.X.com/EthanCarterSW- http://www.X.com/tbramleyibp- https://www.instagram.com/illinibasketballpodcast/?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk%3D ... Read more

There's a lot to discuss with J Leman after Saturday's thrilling 38-37 overtime win at Michigan State. Katin Houser will be out for the foreseeable future. How serious is his hand injury? What does this mean for the rise of Michael Clayton? Also, how doomed is this defense? Leman and ... Read more

Illinois will be in action for the first time this weekend with a Saturday date in Cincinnati with the Bearcats. The first of three exhibition games on the schedule might not count, but it will provide an opportunity to see what this team is all about — even if David ... Read more

Dive deep into Illinois football’s thrilling overtime win at Michigan State! In this episode of I on the Illini LIVE, hosts Mike Cagley, Brad Sturdy, and special guest Matt Stevens break down every pivotal moment, coaching decision, and player performance from the Illini’s dramatic road victory. Get expert analysis on ... Read more

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's Week 6 game at Michigan State, breaking down the hits and misses from the game for the Illini and previewing the off week and the back half of the schedule. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go ... Read more

Evan Conn and Michael Martin take calls and texts on Illinois win over Michigan State ... Read more

This one is very simple. I walk around the parents greeting their sons after an overtime victory on the road and I talk about how different things are in person vs. online.  ... Read more

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview Illinois football's game at Michigan State. The guys discuss Pat Fitzgerald taking over a struggling Spartans program, if the defense showed any signs of life with Roger Cooper calling plays, if the offense bounces back after a poor game at Purdue, the ... Read more

Welcome to the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular, your go-to source for everything University of Illinois sports! In this episode, we break down Illini football’s road test at Michigan State, preview the upcoming basketball season with Big Ten Media Days insights, and discuss the women’s basketball team’s Sweet 16 aspirations. Plus, exclusive ... Read more

With college basketball right around the corner, Jeremy Werner sits down with Illini men's head coach Brad Underwood at Big Ten Basketball Media Days to preview the upcoming season. They also talk to familiar faces, David Mirković and Andrej Stojaković, who come in as Preseason All-Big Ten.0:00 - Intro1:55 - ... Read more

Ryan, Kevin and Matt are back with their Week 6 college football picks, breaking down some of the biggest games on the board and looking for value against the spread and totals.This week’s slate includes Iowa at Washington, Indiana at Nebraska, the Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma, UCLA ... Read more

Is this Illinois basketball team BETTER than the Final Four squad? Legendary Peoria trainer David Williams watched Brad Underwood's first practice of the season, with three NBA scouts in the gym, and gives Mike Cagley an honest, unfiltered report on the 2026-27 Fighting Illini. We break down Quentin Coleman's Top ... Read more

With college basketball right around the corner, Jeremy Werner sits down with Illini women's head coach Shauna Green at Big Ten Basketball Media Days to preview her upcoming season. He also talks to two of her players, Berry Wallace and Jasmine Brown-Hagger. He finishes the podcast by talking to Sara ... Read more

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk discuss what they learned from their conversations with Illinois men's basketball players and coaches at Friday's on-campus media day. The guys discuss the returners, transfer Stefan Vaaks, which freshmen can make an impact, how this team is wired and plays different and more.Follow ... Read more

Get an in-depth preview of the Illinois Fighting Illini’s upcoming Big Ten matchup against the Michigan State Spartans! Host Mike Cagley is joined by Jacob Cotsonika of Michigan State on SI to break down key players, offensive and defensive matchups, and what both fan bases are feeling after shaky starts ... Read more

Bielema handcuffing Lunney? Illini lose the cannon. ... Read more

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois football's 24-17 loss to Purdue. Leman breaks down a poor offensive performance, Katin Houser's worst game and red zone issues and then chats about the defense's continued inability to create negative plays. Leman chats about what Bret ... Read more

The results of the annual preseason Big Ten media poll came as expected Monday morning. Illinois is the projected favorite to cut down the nets in 2026-27. How many Big Ten titles that might mean — and if that act is repeated in Detroit in April — is what will ... Read more

Join Mike Cagley, Matt Stevens, and Steve Sturm of IlliniGuys.com for a raw, in-depth breakdown of Illinois football’s critical crossroads. In this episode of I on the Illini LIVE, the panel dissects the root causes behind the Illini’s struggling season—from NIL budget shortfalls and defensive line departures to baffling coaching ... Read more

Evan Conn and Michael Martin discuss the Fighting Illini's loss to Purdue while taking your calls and texts. ... Read more

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's disappointing 24-17 loss to Purdue. The guys discuss whether this was the worst loss of the Bret Bielema era, if Bret Bielema can overcome a disaster of an offseason, Roger Cooper's impact as a play caller and Katin Houser's ... Read more

I thought maybe I had forgotten how to process this but nope, it's like riding a bike. If anyone knows how to process this feeling, it's us. Purdue's first Big Ten win since 2023 just happened in Gies Memorial Stadium. Here's my thoughts.  ... Read more

Fade the Duce S3 - Week 5 CFB picks ... Read more

Welcome to the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular Podcast! Powered by IlliniGuys.com – your premier subscription-based source for University of Illinois sports coverage. In this episode, our expert panel breaks down all the latest Illini news, from the gridiron to the hardwood. ️ Episode Rundown (Timestamps) 00:00–02:00 – Show intro ... Read more

Jeremy Werner previews Illinois vs. Purdue with Gold & Black's Tom Dienhart and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Dienhart breaks down the state of the Purdue program, which is on a 19-game Big Ten losing streak, and he breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of the 2026 team and what the ... Read more

Bringing back seven players and five key rotation pieces from a Final Four team? That was a big deal for Illinois this offseason. Equally as important, though, was Brad Underwood keeping his entire coaching staff together — from associate head coach Orlando Antigua to even some graduate assistants. Beat writer ... Read more

Fade the Duce S3 - Week 4 CFB picks ... Read more

Illini fire Defensive Coordinator Bobby Hauk. OSU breakdown. ... Read more