Best Fighting Football Podcasts (2024)

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LIVE POSTGAME: Illinois goes to 2-0 On the Season With 90-58 Victory Over SIUE 42:51

1d ago42:51

42:51

JR from @thebigtenhuddle joins Sunny to discuss the Illini's 90-58 victory over SIUE. 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, coaches, and insi…

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BIG 10 SQUAD - Will Illinois WIN OUT the rest of the 2024 season? 31:40

3d ago31:40

31:40

Welcome back to Big 10 Squad! In this Week Eleven preview episode, host Craig Shemon from Locked On Big 10 brings you the latest insights and analyses for the upcoming Big Ten football matchups. Join Craig and a panel of experts from Locked On podcasts as they gear up for another exciting week of college football action! 🚀 In This Episode: Key Game…

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Why This Illini Team Is Capable of Winning the Big Ten | BOLD Predictions! | Illini Podcast 44:32

3d ago44:32

44:32

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, coaches, and insiders. Whether you're a die-hard Illini fan or just looking to stay updated on the late…

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Truth Behind Ty Rodgers Redshirting (Transferring?) | Thoughts on Kasparas, Kylan, & Morez 27:28

5d ago27:28

27:28

Hours before the Illini opening game against Eastern Illinois, Ty Rodgers was listed as out on the availability report and then suddenly news broke that Ty would be taking a red shirt season and not suit up this season. On today's episode we discuss what this means for Ty and the Illinois basketball program. Also, the talk has been about Will Riley…

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Will Riley is ELECTRIC as He Scores 31 in Freshman Debut in 112-67 Illini Victory! 50:58

5d ago50:58

50:58

Will Riley was the star of the season opener with a dominant second half while ultimately finishing with 31 points. But he wasn't the only Illini player worth talking about. Tomislav Ivisic also had great back to back game now as well as Morez Johnson who had 6 blocks in his debut. Austin from @Illinicast & Sunny discuss the electric first game of …

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Biggest Needs for the Illini To Address During Bye Week | Basketball Preview vs Eastern Illinois 20:10

7d ago20:10

20:10

Can the Illinois Illini football team turn their season around? With a 6-3 record, the Illini are grappling with underperformance, highlighted by a narrow 25-17 loss to Minnesota. The offensive line remains a critical concern, even in Brett Bielema's fourth year, as it lacks the strength typically associated with his teams. Pat Bryant's suggestion …

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LIVE POSTGAME: Illinois Loses 25-17 to Minnesota, Panic Setting In? 49:30

4d ago49:30

49:30

Illinois loses 25-17 to the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Join our live community show as we discuss if it's time to officially set off the panic alarm on the rest of the season. 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…

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Tomislav Ivisic [FINALLY!] Cleared To Play! | Illini FB Will Beat Minnesota 25:35

9d ago25:35

25:35

Tomislav Ivisic has been cleared to play for the Illini by the NCAA. It comes with certain conditions and stipulations which make absolutely no sense but regardless, we discuss his importance on this team and how it'll help the team in preperation for it's season opener on Monday evening against Eastern Illinois. Also, we go over the Illinois vs Mi…

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BIG 10 SQUAD - Illinois Fighting Illini are UNDERDOGS at home? 28:39

8h ago28:39

28:39

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Big 10 Squad! In this Week Ten preview, host Craig Shemon from Locked On Big 10 is joined by a panel of experts from Locked On podcasts to analyze the upcoming matchups in Big Ten football. Get ready for another week packed with excitement and competitive spirit! 🚀 In This Episode: Upcoming Game Previews: Div…

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Are the Illini Recent Recruiting Misses a Concern? | Brad Underwood As a Boss | Illini Podcast 27:25

10d ago27:25

27:25

The Illini basketball recruiting class currently sits at #62 in the country, which no one would say is acceptable for the program in it's current state. However, is this a cause for concern or is this something Illini fans just need to be patient with and let Brad Underwood and his coaching staff be patient in building the class like they did in 20…

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Will Riley Could Be the Illini's Best Player, Even Coming Off the Bench | Minnesota Preview 34:50

11d ago34:50

34:50

Will Riley is a highly heralded freshman on the men's basketball roster this year and to some people's suprise, came off the bench in Sunday's exhibition game against Ole Miss. Today we take a look at Riley's role on this year's team and whether it makes sense for him to start off coming off the bench while he adjusts to the college game. Also, we …

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Should Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn Be Starting For Illinois? | Illini Podcast 36:41

1d ago36:41

36:41

Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn was arguably the best player on the court on Sunday's exhibition game against Ole Miss. Today's episode discusses if Dra should be placed in the starting lineup on opening day or if his scoring and energy is better suited off the bench. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini footbal…

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Feeling REALLY GOOD About This Illini Position Group (Surprise?) | Why Minnesota Game Is Important 24:42

13d ago24:42

24:42

In today's episode, Sunny goes over the big man position which he thinks can be one of the most talented in the Big Ten Conference. Between Tomislav Ivisic, Carey Booth and Morez Johnson Jr, a lot of the play from Sunday makes us think this position group could be one of the best we have at Illinois. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show …

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RAPID REACTION: Illinois Loses to Ole Miss in Exhibition Game, Cause For Concern? 43:21

14d ago43:21

43:21

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, coaches, and insiders. Whether you're a die-hard Illini fan or just looking to stay updated on the late…

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RAPID REACTION: Illinois Suffer Second Loss to Oregon Ducks, Season Over? 50:31

15d ago50:31

50:31

Illinois loses to #1 Oregon 38-9, join us to discuss what went wrong, what went right and if there's any positives coming out of this loss. 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, an…

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Ole Miss Exhibition Expectations? Final Oregon Thoughts | Green Extension 30:45

15d ago30:45

30:45

** Apologies for some technical issues this episode, I've identified what happened and will have it addressed in episodes moving forward ** It's Friday evening! Big weekend ahead for Illini athletics. We'll start with the Men's basketball exhibition on Sunday, what should we keep an eye out for? Which players? What really matters? Also we'll have f…

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BIG 10 SQUAD - How Illinois Can UPSET Oregon Ducks 29:37

17d ago29:37

29:37

Welcome to the Big 10 Squad! In this Week Nine preview episode, host Craig Shemon from Locked On Big 10 brings you the latest insights and predictions for an exciting week of Big Ten football. Join Craig and a panel of Locked On experts as they dive into the matchups that are set to shape the conference. 🚀 In This Episode: Game Previews: Get ready …

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Can Illini Football Pull Off the ULTIMATE UPSET vs Top Ranked Oregon? [Crossover Episode] 31:46

17d ago31:46

31:46

Can the Illinois Illini upset the top-ranked Oregon Ducks in their upcoming clash? With Oregon's explosive offense led by QB Dylan Gabriel and a talented wide receiver corps, the Ducks are heavily favored. However, the Illini, known for their smart and well-coached approach under Brett Bielema, have key players like QB Luke Altmyer and WRs Pat Brya…

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Illini Basketball Staying On the Offensive | Why I'm Optimistic About Football | Illini Podcast 31:26

18d ago31:26

31:26

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, coaches, and insiders. Whether you're a die-hard Illini fan or just looking to stay updated on the late…

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Why the Illini Victory over the Michigan Wolverines Could Be Program Defining for Bret Bielema 37:27

19d ago37:27

37:27

In this episode, we break down Illinois football's 21-7 victory over the Michigan Wolverines and how this could be the program-defining win that Bret Bielema has been building toward. Could this upset be the catalyst to elevate the Illini to new heights? We explore what this win means for the team's future, Bielema's legacy, and how it could shape …

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Observations From Illini Basketball Practice [Illini Fans Will Enjoy This One] | Feagin Out For Year 26:46

20d ago26:46

26:46

Sports Illustrated's Kevin Sweeney shares his insights from a recent Illinois practice, highlighting multiple player's on the Illini team. This episode dives into the potential of Ben Humrichous, whose shooting prowess and improved physique could make him a future NBA star. Tre White's transformation is also on the radar, as Sweeney notes his high …

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LIVE POSTGAME: ILLINOIS DEFEATS MICHIGAN 21-7! | Illini Podcast 53:16

22d ago53:16

53:16

Illinois Football stuns the defending national champion Michigan Wolverines with a decisive 21-7 victory. Could this be the start of a new era for the Illini under Brett Bielema's leadership? The Illini's defense delivered an impressive performance, holding Michigan to their lowest point total in a decade and outrushing them 187 to 114 yards. Brett…

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Kasparas Jakucionis Voted ESPN's #1 International Newcomer | Illini Docuseries Thoughts 26:48

23d ago26:48

26:48

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, coaches, and insiders. Whether you're a die-hard Illini fan or just looking to stay updated on the late…

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BIG 10 SQUAD - Can Illinois UPSET Michigan Wolverines? 31:33

24d ago31:33

31:33

Welcome back to Big 10 Squad! In this Week Eight preview episode, host Craig Shemon of Locked On Big 10 is joined by a panel of experts from various Locked On podcasts to break down the upcoming Big Ten football matchups. Get ready for another week of thrilling games and intense competition! 🚀 In This Episode: Upcoming Game Previews: Delve into the…

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Can the Illini Pull Off the Upset vs Michigan? | What It Will Take for Victory 31:01

24d ago31:01

31:01

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, coaches, and insiders. Whether you're a die-hard Illini fan or just looking to stay updated on the late…

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The Future is NOW: Are the Illini Freshmen Ready to Repeat Last Year's Success? 36:24

25d ago36:24

36:24

On today's episode Sunny goes over the roster and speaks about what it will take for the Illini to reach some of their more lofty goals of this season. Are Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley, and Morez Johnson ready to take on big roles as freshmen? Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and ba…

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Illinois UNRANKED In Initial AP Poll!? | Victory Against Michigan Still Possible? | Illini Podcast 44:20

26d ago44:20

44:20

The initial AP basketball poll was released and the Illini were not in the top 25. Today we discuss whether this was a sign of disrespect or whether Illinois fans may need to recalibrate their expectations on the season. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! Join host Sunny …

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Illinois Picked to Finish SECOND In Big Ten By KenPom | Josh McCray's Incredible Story 27:34

27d ago27:34

27:34

Can the Illinois Illini basketball team rise to the top of the Big Ten this season? With Ken Pomeroy's latest rankings placing Purdue at #10 and Illinois at #23, the Big Ten landscape is more competitive than ever. Indiana's surprising debut at #39, despite their strong roster, raises questions about their potential. Meanwhile, Rutgers, with top re…

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LIVE POSTGAME: Illinois SURVIVES and Beats Purdue in OT Thriller! 57:37

29d ago57:37

57:37

Live postgame reaction immediately after the conclusion of the Illinois versus Purdue football game. 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, co…

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Illinois Football Needs to BLOWOUT Purdue on Saturday [COMMUNITY SHOW!] | Illini Podcast 38:23

30d ago38:23

38:23

Join Sunny on this live Friday edition of Locked on Illini where we discuss the #23 Fighting Illini's matchup at home against the struggling Purdue Boilermakers. We discuss the Hudson Card injury and what kind of effect it could have on the Purdue offense as well as make our final predictions for the game. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop…

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BIG 10 SQUAD - Can Illinois Avoid UPSET vs Purdue? 32:39

1M ago32:39

32:39

Welcome to another exciting episode of Big 10 Squad! In this Week Seven preview, host Craig Shemon from Locked On Big 10 is joined by a talented panel of experts from Locked On podcasts to dive deep into the upcoming matchups in Big Ten football. Get ready for an action-packed week filled with thrilling games and fierce rivalries! 🚀 In This Episode…

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Four Illini Show Up in ESPN Top 100 NBA Prospects | Why the Illini Got Tall | Illini Podcast 22:04

1M ago22:04

22:04

Discover why Illinois Illini basketball is making waves with four players—Kasparis Jakucionis, Will Riley, Kylan Boswell, and Ben Humrichous—featured in ESPN's top 100 NBA prospects list. This episode explores the team's potential, highlighting why this could be the most talented Illinois roster in years. Dive into Brad Underwood's cutting-edge rec…

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Could This Be the Year Brad Underwood Wins Coach of the Year? | Downside of Too Much Talent? 19:59

1M ago19:59

19:59

Can Brad Underwood finally clinch Coach of the Year? The Illinois basketball team faces a season of high stakes and expectations, with Underwood's potential recognition on the line. Despite being projected to finish fourth in the Big Ten, the Illini are poised to surprise, even without any players on the preseason All-Big Ten team. Dive into the de…

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Can the Illini Beat Out UConn for Jacob Furphy? | Illinois vs Indiana Hoosiers Football Hypothetical 36:06

1M ago36:06

36:06

Jacob Furphy just concluded his official visit to Champaign and Sunny gives his thoughts on this tough recruiting battle against the two time national champion UConn Huskies. Also, we bring on Ted from @bigtented show to discuss the Big Ten potential playoff scenarios. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting…

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Can the Illini Be a Sleeper Playoff Candidate? [Post-Bye Week Thoughts] | Illini Podcast 28:50

1M ago28:50

28:50

The Fighting Illini come out of their first bye week with a 4-1 record. With a tough schedule short term but one that eases up at the end of the year, is this a team that has a sleeper potential to backdoor it's way to the college football playoff? Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and …

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Could Morez Johnson Be the Illini Starting Center? & Other Notes from Big Ten Media Day 23:41

1M ago23:41

23:41

Thursday was the Big Ten Media days for men's basketball and on today's episode we recap all the news and notes from Brad Underwood, Kylan Boswell and Ty Rodgers. 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, p…

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BIG TEN SQUAD - Can Illinois Fighting Illini Bounce Back After Loss? 31:01

1M ago31:01

31:01

Welcome to this week’s episode of Big 10 Squad! Hosted by Craig Shemon from Locked On Big 10, we’re gearing up for an action-packed Week Six in Big Ten football. Join Craig and a panel of experts from Locked On podcasts as they provide an in-depth preview of the upcoming games, key matchups, and what to expect from your favorite teams. 🚀 In This Ep…

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Does Illinois Have the Best Head Coach Combo in the Big Ten? | Illini Podcast 34:08

1M ago34:08

34:08

It's the bye week so let's have some fun. Illinois is very fortunate to have Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood in charge of their football and basketball programs, how does combo compare to other schools in the conference? Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! Join host Sunny …

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No Illini on All Big Ten Preseason Team? [Worried or Not?] | Illini Podcast 30:58

1M ago30:58

30:58

The Big Ten Conference released their All Big Ten Preseason Team and there were no Illinois players listed. Is this a cause for concern? Could this season be a step back for the basketball team? We discuss it in this episode! Also, we go over position by position and give out grades for the Illini from their 21-7 loss to Penn State in Happy Valley …

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Ty Rodgers & Kylan Boswell Going to Media Day, What Does That Mean? | Illini Podcast 35:52

1M ago35:52

35:52

Big Ten Media Days begin next week and on today's episode we discuss Brad Underwood choosing to bring Ty Rodgers and Kylan Boswell along with him to represent the Illini. Does this hint at a message to the team? Also, Big Ten Ted joins us to discuss the Illini vs Penn State game along with previewing the matchups for next week. Welcome to Locked On…

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Who is the Starting Center & Other Practice Storylines to Monitor | No Moral Victories for Football! 26:09

1M ago26:09

26:09

Illinois Men's basketball starts practice this week! I'm going to go over some of the main storylines I am paying attention to as the team prepares to get ready to start the 2024-2025 season. 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-dep…

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[Postgame LIVE] Illini Lose Hard Fought Game to Penn State | Illini Podcast 40:54

1M ago40:54

40:54

Live postgame report after the Illini's 21-7 loss to #9 Penn State. 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, coaches, and insiders. Whether you'…

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Discussing Illini Basketball's ROLLERCOASTER OFFSEASON | Penn St Predictions! 26:41

1M ago26:41

26:41

On today's episode, we bring on special guest Mike Carpenter of the 200 Level Podcast to discuss the up and down nature of the Illini men's basketball offseason. Between not getting certain targets, to stumbling onto others, and then losing assistant coaches, we discuss how it's never a relaxing time to be an Illini fan. Also, Sunny makes his offic…

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Why Are the Illini Such Big Underdogs vs Penn State? | Crossover Episode | Illini Podcast 34:37

1M ago34:37

34:37

Today, we have a crossover episode with @LockedOnNittanyLions . Both hosts give glimpses to what their teams look like, the strengths and weaknesses and give insight to how they feel the game may go. 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 yo…

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BIG TEN SQUAD - Can Illinois UPSET Penn State? 28:52

1M ago28:52

28:52

Welcome to another exciting episode of Big 10 Squad! In Week Five, host Craig Shemon of Locked On Big 10 is joined by a panel of experts from various Locked On podcasts to bring you the latest analysis, highlights, and predictions from the world of Big Ten football. 🚀 What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Week Five Recap: Relive the action from the…

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[LIVE SHOW] Predicting the Illini Starting Five | Bielema Addresses Penn State Drama 38:26

1M ago38:26

38:26

For this LIVE episode of Locked On Illini, Kent aka Casual Big Ten joins Sunny to discuss what our projected starting lineups will be for Brad Underwood and the Illini this upcoming season. Also, Penn State fans seem to be up in arms being upset about some alleged comments Bret Bielema made in regards to the matchup on Saturday except, well, he nev…

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NEW ILLINI COMMIT! 4 Star Brandon Lee Commits to the Illini ! | Illini Podcast 11:27

2M ago11:27

11:27

4 Star Brandon Lee has announced his commitment to the Fighting Illini. Join Sunny Verma and Alex Kyi from @armchairillini6801 as they discuss the Illini's most recent commitment! Join us for an engaging discussion on the Illini's path to success and the key factors driving their promising season. Listen now for unique insights and expert analysis …

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Just How Good Has Luke Altmyer Been for the Illini? [Answer: VERY GOOD] | Illini Podcast 35:23

2M ago35:23

35:23

Join Sunny Verma as they delve into Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer's stellar performance, which earned him the Big Ten offensive co-player of the week honors. The episode dissects Illinois' victory over Nebraska, focusing on key players and strategic coaching moves. Looking ahead, the spotlight turns to the upcoming Illinois vs. Penn State match…

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Illini Football Could Be In For a Special Season. | Nebraska Positional Grades | Illini Podcast 29:12

2M ago29:12

29:12

Can the Illinois Illini football team continue their impressive run this season? With a 4-0 record and a #19 ranking in the AP poll, the Illini are defying preseason expectations and making waves in college football. This episode explores how head coach Brett Bielema is building a winning culture, fostering trust and confidence among players and co…

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Official: Tim Anderson Leaves Illini Staff | Penn State vs Illinois Early Preview | Illini Podcast 29:02

2M ago29:02

29:02

The news is now official, on Friday the Illinois men's basketball team announced that Tim Anderson will be taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team. We talk about what this means moving forward and what positives could be derived from the leave of absence. We also have special guest Zack Seyko from @LockedOnNittanyLions to discuss an ear…

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