Best The Daily Illini Podcasts (2024)

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Grading the Fighting Illini 45-0 Victory Over EIU | Most Impressive B1G Team of Week 1? 42:21

9h ago42:21

42:21

In this episode of Locked On Illini, Sunny Verma dives deep into Illinois football's impressive victory over Eastern Illinois last Thursday! 🚨 We break down the game with positional grades to highlight standout performances and identify areas for improvement. 🏆 Quarterbacks: How did they perform under pressure? 🏈 Running Backs: Did they dominate th…

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NEW: Drew Allar and Prolific Penn State Offense! 27:04

30m ago27:04

27:04

The Penn State football offense, led by new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki and quarterback Drew Allar may have gone from predictable to prolific. They were fun to watch in Saturday's win over West Virginia. And they will be fun to watch for the rest of the 2024 college football season! Multiple formations and constant motion will keep Penn S…

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USC TROJANS: Dazzle College Football on National Stage 29:10

43m ago29:10

29:10

The USC Trojans football team opened the 2024 college football season in their first game as a member of the Big Ten and defeated the LSU Tigers in dramatic fashion. Big plays. Great coaching. And, yes, VERY good defense! Tune in here for all of the latest in the 27-20 USC victory! #FIGHTON And as we digest the first weekend of the Big Ten college …

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LIVE: Michigan Football Begins Defense of National Championship; Huge Day for Rest of Big Ten 30:53

3d ago30:53

30:53

For three and a half quarters Michigan football looked nothing like the 2023 college football national champions vs a stubborn Fresno State team. However, Michigan football started to play like Michigan football in the 4th quarter and won the game 30-10 in front of a sold out Michigan Stadium and a nationally televised audience on NBC. First year h…

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Weekend Joe 8-30-24 1:12:50

4d ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Football Picks- 27:10 Tom Dienhart- 44:49 Crack Slippers- 1:01:15 Driven by: Mungenast St Louis Acura Mungenast Burkard Alton Toyota

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BIG TEN FOOTBALL IS HERE: What You NEED to Know! 27:45

29m ago27:45

27:45

Big Ten football is finally here. Everything you NEED to know about your favorite team is right here. Day in and day out during the college football season we cover ALL 18 Big Ten football teams. 5 Big Ten teams debuted the 2024 college football season early on Thursday or Friday night. And with one exception everybody else opens on Saturday! TITLE…

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POSTGAME: Illinois Dominant in Victory Over Eastern Illinois in Season Opener | Illini Podcast 17:55

8h ago17:55

17:55

The Fighting Illini kicked off their 2024 season with a dominating 45-0 victory over Eastern Illinois. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! Join host Sunny Verma as he brings you in-depth analysis, game previews, post-game breakdowns, and exclusive interviews with players, …

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Big 10 Week One Predictions, Ohio State or Oregon National Champions - Big Ten Squad 27:46

5d ago27:46

27:46

Join host Craig Shemon from Locked On Big 10 for the premier episode of Big 10 Squad, your ultimate roundtable podcast dedicated to everything Big Ten football! In this week's episode, Craig is joined by a panel of experts from Locked On podcasts to break down all the latest news, matchups, and storylines from the Big Ten Conference. 🚀 What to Expe…

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Big 10 Week One Predictions, Illinois Illini Season Debut - Big Ten Squad 27:46

5d ago27:46

27:46

Join host Craig Shemon from Locked On Big 10 for the premier episode of Big 10 Squad, your ultimate roundtable podcast dedicated to everything Big Ten football! In this week's episode, Craig is joined by a panel of experts from Locked On podcasts to break down all the latest news, matchups, and storylines from the Big Ten Conference. 🚀 What to Expe…

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Daily Cards Live 8-29-24 Cards Look for Split 13:48

5d ago13:48

13:48

Bob Ramsey and Joe Roderick talk Cards/Padres as the Redbirds look for a series split

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USC vs LSU: Why This Game Determines College Football Playoff Spot 27:41

1h ago27:41

27:41

The Sunday night college football opener between the USC Trojans football team and the LSU Tigers may be the most important game on their respective schedules. Both USC and LSU will be good enough to be in contention for one of the expanded 12 team college football playoff spots. And the winner of the USC vs LSU game will have a leg up on the other…

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This Might Be the Most Impressive Brad Underwood Stat Yet? | Illini vs Eastern Illinois Preview 21:31

5d ago21:31

21:31

The twittersphere has brought forward a new stat for Brad Underwood that Sunny found so remarkable he had to discuss to kick off the show. Also, join us as we break down the upcoming Thursday night matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Eastern Illinois Panthers! We'll dive into key players to watch, strategies for both teams, and wha…

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Connor Stalions: Says He Never Scouted in Person for Michigan Spygate Scandal 26:05

6d ago26:05

26:05

Connor Stalions says he never scouted in person during the alleged Michigan SpyGate scandal in the Netflix documentary Untold episode titled Sign Stealer. Doing so would have been against NCAA rules. STALIONS HAD SKILLS During the Netflix story, Stalions suggests he was really good at stealing opposing team signs and signals and had an elaborate sy…

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Official 2024 Illini Football Season Preview Episode | Big Ten Week 1 Preview | Illini Podcast 32:39

6d ago32:39

32:39

The Illini kick off their 2024 college football season in less than 48 hours, today Sunny does his official game by game predictions. Does he have them going to a bowl game? Also we welcome back Ted from @BigTenTed to preview the Big Ten and their first round of games this upcoming weekend. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all th…

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Daily Cards Live 8-27-24 14:14

7d ago14:14

14:14

Bob Ramsey and Joe Roderick preview Tuesday night's game and look at the 2024 attendance numbers

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Ohio State is Best Team Money Can Buy! 30:36

21m ago30:36

30:36

To the tune of $20 million dollars of Name, Image and Likeness, the 2024 Ohio State football roster is the best team money can buy heading into the 2024 college football season. In the past, such a statement would connote an unethical team that cheated college football by acquiring better players by paying them under the table in order to gain an u…

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Illini Football WILL BEAT MICHIGAN & Other BOLD Predictions for the 2024 Season | Illini Podcast 31:03

7d ago31:03

31:03

Join Sunny on this episode of Locked On Illini as he dives into his bold predictions for the 2024 Illinois Fighting Illini football season! From breakout players to must-watch games, Sunny shares his insights on what fans can expect this year. Will the Illini surprise the Big Ten? Find out as we break down the roster, coaching strategies, and key m…

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Daily Cards Live 8-26-24 Cards/Padres Preview 14:04

8d ago14:04

14:04

Bob Ramsey and Joe Roderick look back at the series win in Minnesota and preview the 4 game series vs the Padres

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Lunch w/ Claibs & Joe 8-26-24 48:55

8d ago48:55

48:55

Mike Claborne and Joe Roderick talk all things sports. Recapping the Cardinals weekend in Minnesota, and previewing the first full week of College Football

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Alex Orji Expected Starter at Michigan; Urban Meyer on Joke Schedule for Buckeyes! 26:33

8d ago26:33

26:33

Michigan football is expected to name Alex Orji their starting quarterback ahead of this week's season college football opener vs Fresno State Saturday night on NBC. We discuss why this is such an interesting story. MOORE ALLEGATIONS? It promises to be a busy week for the Wolverines as the Michigan football program received its second NCAA Notice o…

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Tomislav Ivisic's Future Uncertain? Are the Illini Title Hopes at Risk? | Randolph, Paddock Cut 21:35

8d ago21:35

21:35

In this episode of Locked On Illini, we explore Brad Underwood's comments last week about Tomislav Ivisic still not being cleared by the NCAA. If he isn't able to play, does that spell doom for the Illini next season? Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! Join host Sunny Ver…

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Could the Illini Flip This 4 Star (Top 100!) Linebacker Away from Ohio State? | Illini Podcast 13:02

5d ago13:02

13:02

In this episode of the Locked On Illini podcast, we dive deep into why the Illinois Fighting Illini football program is making a strong push to flip 4-star recruit TJ Alford from the Ohio State Buckeyes. As one of the top linebacker prospects in the country, Alford has caught the attention of top programs, but Illinois is making a compelling case t…

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Weekend Joe 8-23-24 40:20

11d ago40:20

40:20

Driven by: Mungenast St Louis Acura Mungenast Burkard Alton Toyota

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KIRK FERENTZ: Iowa Football Coach Suspended for Recruiting Violation 27:02

11d ago27:02

27:02

Iowa self-imposed a one game suspension on Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz and Iowa football assistant Jon Budmayer for an alleged recruiting violation in an attempt to recruit starting quarterback Cade McNamara while he was still on the Michigan football team and before he entered the transfer portal in 2022. FERENTZ APOLOGY On Thursday, Ferentz …

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Best & Worst Case Scenarios for Illinois Football | Illini Basketball Top 10 in NIL? 30:00

32m ago30:00

30:00

In this episode of Locked On Illini, we dive deep into the potential outcomes for the Illinois Fighting Illini football team this season. What’s the ceiling for the Illini under Coach Bielema? Could this be the year we make a serious run in the Big Ten? We’ll explore the best and worst-case scenarios for Illinois football, breaking down key players…

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Daily Cards Live 8-22-24 Walk Off Recap 14:50

12d ago14:50

14:50

Bob Ramsey and Joe Roderick talk about last night's winner, today's lineup, and the future of Paul Goldschmidt

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COACH PRIME: Warning for Nebraska and 2024 Opponents; Dylan Raiola Named Starter 24:48

12d ago24:48

24:48

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders, or Coach Prime, has a warning for all of his opponents ahead of the 2024 college football season and that includes Matt Rhule, Dylan Raiola and the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team. Beware of the Colorado defense! Coach Prime thinks his defense, led by his other son Shilo Sanders, is the real deal. PRIME TIM…

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Why Illinois vs Arkansas is the MOST INTRIGUING Game of 2024 | Can Penn St Win a Playoff Game? 25:23

12d ago25:23

25:23

Get ready for an electrifying Thanksgiving clash as the Illinois Fighting Illini take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in one of the most anticipated college basketball games of 2024! 🏀🔥 In this video, I dive deep into why this Illinois vs. Arkansas matchup has me more excited than ever. With both teams bringing top-tier talent, strategic coaching, and a…

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Daily Cards Live 8-21-24 Cardinals Woes Continue 11:25

13d ago11:25

11:25

Bob Ramsey and Joe Roderick look back at last night's Cards game, and the roster moves before

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2024 BIG 10 SEASON PREVIEW: OHIO STATE AND OREGON’S TO LOSE? 49:57

13d ago49:57

49:57

The 2024 College Football Season is here and the BIG 10 is in for an exciting season. The hosts of the Locked On Podcast Network break down everything you need to know before the season kicks off. Can Michigan contest with Ohio State and Oregon? Who has College Football Playoff hopes? A full breakdown including the Illinois Fighting Illini, Indiana…

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2024 BIG 10 SEASON PREVIEW: OHIO STATE AND OREGON’S TO LOSE? 49:57

13d ago49:57

49:57

The 2024 College Football Season is here and the BIG 10 is in for an exciting season. The hosts of the Locked On Podcast Network break down everything you need to know before the season kicks off. Can Michigan contest with Ohio State and Oregon? Who has College Football Playoff hopes? A full breakdown including the Illinois Fighting Illini, Indiana…

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Can USC Trojans QB Miller Moss fill Caleb Williams Shoes? B1G Beer Prices Outrageous! 27:04

13d ago27:04

27:04

USC football player Miller Moss has big shoes to fill at quarterback for the Trojans this college football season. After all, Caleb Williams won a Heisman Trophy and became the top pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. A lot of people wondered how Lincoln Riley would fill the void at quarterback in SoCal. No problem. Miller Moss stepped up in the Holiday Bow…

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Daily Cards Live 8-20-24 Cards/Brewers Preview 12:09

14d ago12:09

12:09

Bob Ramsey and Joe Roderick look back at the past week at Cardinals baseball and look ahead to the series vs the Brewers

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DECISION TIME: Will Matt Rhule name Dylan Raiola Starter? 26:34

9d ago26:34

26:34

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule executed the biggest flip in college football this off season when he got 5-star freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola to flip his commitment from Kirby Smart and Georgia to play at Nebraska instead. TIME TO RHULE! Raiola checks all of the boxes you look for in a quarterback. But is Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule …

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Could Will Riley & Kasparas Jakucionis Play in the 2028 Olympics? | Illini Podcast 28:59

14d ago28:59

28:59

The Ringer's Danny Chau produced a way too early 2028 Olympic preview and two of the Illini's freshmen were mentioned as possibly representing their teams. Will Riley of Canada and Kasparas Jakucionis of Lithuania. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! Join host Sunny Verma …

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Lunch w/ Claibs & Joe 8-19-24 49:15

15d ago49:15

49:15

Mike Claiborne and Joe Roderick are at Mungenast Burkard Alton Toyota. Talking Cardinals, MLB playoff races, NCAA and NFL, and more

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EXPANSION: Urban Meyer Warns New Teams to be Ready for Big Ten! 29:41

15d ago29:41

29:41

Former Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer is warning new Big Ten teams they better be ready for the rigors of a college football schedule full of physical teams every single week. That is life in the Big Ten and it might be different from what they are used to in the defunct PAC-12. We agree with Meyer and his assessment but if you click here we…

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Could HALF the Illini Roster One Day Play in the NBA? | Illini Players Performing in NFL Preseason 23:23

15d ago23:23

23:23

Reports came out last week that there were six players on next year's Illini team that is being monitored by the NBA. On today's episode Sunny goes through the list of each individual player and attempts to figure out whether there is a future at the next level for them or not. Also, WR Isaiah Williams has another outstanding performance for the De…

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Weekend Joe 8-17-24 1:05:28

17d ago1:05:28

1:05:28

Shawn Michaels- 32:15 Crack Slippers- 57:38 Driven by: Mungenast St Louis Acura Mungenast Burkard Alton Toyota

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EXPANSION AND REALIGNMENT: Big Ten Status Quo Until 2026 | Ohio State Names QB 31:25

18d ago31:25

31:25

Breathe a sigh of relief. It appears college football expansion and realignment talk can simmer down through the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Why? Because ACC schools, in particular, Florida State and Clemson who are suing to get out of the ACC and its horrible media rights deal, had until August 15th, 2024 to announce if they would defect the conference…

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Daily Cards Live 8-15-24 Cards Swept by Reds 17:57

19d ago17:57

17:57

Bob Ramsey and Joe Roderick recap the sweep of the Cards in Cincy and talk other baseball news and notes

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SPYGATE: Michigan Football Coach Looks Forward to Release of Connor Stalions Texts by NCAA 27:01

19d ago27:01

27:01

Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore spoke to the media for the first time since Big Ten Media Days and discussed the deletion of a chain of 52 text messages between himself and SpyGate mastermind Connor Stalions last college football season. Ultimately the messages were retrieved and Moore handed them over to the NCAA for its investigation into …

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Duke vs Illinois Matchup Will Be PACKED With Future NBA STARS | Michigan St. Turning Things Around? 21:32

19d ago21:32

21:32

The Duke versus Illinois showdown finally has a date. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden on February 22, 2025. The game will be packed with future NBA Stars including Cooper Flagg, Kasparas Jakucionis, and Will Riley. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! Join …

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EXPANSION and REALIGNMENT DEADLINE: Florida State and Clemson face August 15 Decision Date for 2025! 26:56

20d ago26:56

26:56

It is expansion and realignment season in college football. Florida State and Clemson are suing to get out of the ACC because of their horrible, low-paying media rights deal. Many (Locked on Big 10 included) feel schools like Florida State and Clemson might be a good fit in the Big Ten in the future. While court cases and mediation are taking place…

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Is This International Recruiting Success SUSTAINABLE for the Illini? | Football Defense Underrated? 19:37

20d ago19:37

19:37

With Kasparas Jakucionius, Will Riley and Tomislav Ivisic, Illinois has 3 of the top 8 international recruits playing for the Orange and blue next season. In today's episode we discuss if the results of this offseason are sustainable in future seasons or if this was a year that was just international heavy by mistake. Welcome to Locked On Illini, y…

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Iowa Football Quarterback Problem. And it May Not Matter. 29:35

21d ago29:35

29:35

The Iowa football college football season is around the corner and it does not look like the Hawkeyes have a great quarterback situation. For a team led by anyone other then Kirk Ferentz that might be a problem. But, like last year, the 2024 season method of operation looks the same for the Hawkeyes: Run the ball, toss to tight ends, no turnovers, …

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Preseason Projections are MASSIVELY UNDERRATING This Illini Player's Impact | Illini Podcast 32:27

21d ago32:27

32:27

Bart Torvik's offseason rankings came out and on today's episode I talk about how I feel about where he places the Illini (#20) along with us going player by player on the projected stats and two guys who I think are being criminally underrated. It's Tuesday, so of course we bring back Ted from @BigTenTed to discuss the Illini defense and then also…

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Daily Cards Live 8-12-24 Walker Returns 15:14

22d ago15:14

15:14

Bob Ramsey and Joe Roderick preview tonight's game with lineups, including the return of Jordan Walker, who was recalled from Memphis.

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Lunch w/ Claibs & Joe 8-12-24 1:03:48

22d ago1:03:48

1:03:48

Mike Claiborne and Joe Roderick bring you their weekly show. Claibs has a lot to talk about with the Olympics now over. Breaking news as Jordan Walker gets called up. Looking at the Cardinals roster. And finally football talk

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Jim Harbaugh Returning to Michigan Football Opener as Honorary Captain 25:45

20d ago25:45

25:45

Former Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh is returning to Ann Arbor for the Wolverines season opener August 31st vs Fresno State and he will be the Honorary Captain. In fact, Harbaugh and many of his former players from the 15-0 national champions will be in attendance. SHOW-CAUSE; SO WHAT? The announcement for the Jim Harbaugh honor comes days a…

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