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The Buckeyes played like themselves (minus a few early plays on each side of the ball) and ended up mauling Michigan in The Game, 27-9. Julian Sayin threw a touchdown pass to all three of his starting wide receivers, two of whom recovered sufficiently from injury to return, and an insane 12-minute drive put the game away in the snowy second half. Matt Patricia's defense was untroubled by the Michigan run game and did not let explosive freshman Bryce Underwood have anything all day.We fondly recapped a great day for the Buckeyes, looked back at our score predictions and picks to click, and poured over the game stats. When Bo Jackson outgains the entire Michigan offense, the stats do not lie.After our walk through the greatest rivalry in sports, we looked around the rest of the Big Ten to see how others made out. It was heartbreak for Rutgers in the matchup with Penn State for bowl eligibility, as an unforced error (and a terrible play call) combined to give the Nittany Lions the bowl berth. Iowa blasted Nebraska in Farmageddon on Black Friday. Wisconsin was driving but a turnover helped Minnesota win Paul Bunyan's axe. Northwestern likewise imploded against Illinois as the Fighting Illini won Lincoln's hat. Other than that, the weekend went as expected.We touched on Michigan State firing Jonathan Smith and the reports about Pat Fitzgerald, which was not official at the time of our recording session. Seems like the Spartans are going back to basics. We also ran down the final Big Ten standings briefly and each of us correctly predicted the exact finishing position of four of the 18 teams. Not great!Finally, we ahead to Saturday's matchup with Indiana in the Big Ten title game. The Hoosiers might be the best team the Buckeyes will play all season and we're taking nothing for granted, including the possibility of a rematch in the College Football Playoff. Everyone knows about Fernando Mendoza, but Indiana's defense isn't getting enough credit. The Buckeyes will need to be better against the Hoosiers than they were at Ann Arbor to be successful, and they were fairly dominant up there.We discuss the matchup, make our picks to click, and do our best to predict the final score. I know we said The Game would be close, but we're doubling down this week. This will be a close game.We would love to hear from you, so please reach out with your feedback and questions below in the comments section or send us an email at silverbulletspod@gmail.com. Any questions directed toward us will be answered on our next show.Be sure to subscribe, rate, review, share, and follow the show over on Twitter at @SilvrBulletsPod.As always, thanks for listening!0:20 - Headbutting an official is perfectly fine, and other things we learned from The Game.35:10 - The games around the B1G weren't all good this weekend, but some of them were quite good.1:02:20 - The Buckeyes and Hoosiers have a lot of things riding on Saturday night's game in Indy.
Fighting Illini Today 12-02-25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Wisconsin vs. Minnesota College Football Pick Prediction 11/29/2025 by Tony T. Recent Box Score Key Stats Wisconsin at Minnesota 3:30PM ET—Wisconsin improved to 4-7 following their 27-10 home victory against Illinois. The Badgers were limited through the air and rushed for 209 yards for 4.8 yards a carry. On defense they held the Fighting Illini to 50 rushing yards with 248 yards passing for 7.1 yards a carry.
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Mike and Ked talk Long Island at Illinois in the first of two I on the Illini shows this Saturday. Share this podcast on your social media & please give us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the podcast! We ask YOU to help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & I on the Illini grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted. Every like, love, comment & share help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular reach more people and establish our position as the leader in entertaining, fast-paced, non-political sports programming. Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Thanks for listening! Follow the IlliniGuys Subscribe at IlliniGuys.com Follow us on X: Larry: https://x.com/LarrySmithTV Brad: Bradislav Sturdivic (@Sturdy32) / X Mike: https://x.com/MikeCagley IlliniGuys: https://x.com/Illini_Guys Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@illiniguys4844?si=oWtcpGPkAIYSBceM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Canty is having nightmares about his first college football game where his Virginia Cavaliers lost to Wisconsin. Is it clear the Eagles don't view Jalen Hurts as a Top 5 QB? It's on the table that the Chiefs have a losing season. Bret Bielema joins the show as he takes his Fighting Illini into Camp Randall this weekend and we play Can He or Canty to wrap up the hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Canty is having nightmares about his first college football game where his Virginia Cavaliers lost to Wisconsin. Is it clear the Eagles don't view Jalen Hurts as a Top 5 QB? It's on the table that the Chiefs have a losing season. Bret Bielema joins the show as he takes his Fighting Illini into Camp Randall this weekend and we play Can He or Canty to wrap up the hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Canty is having nightmares about his first college football game where his Virginia Cavaliers lost to Wisconsin. Is it clear the Eagles don't view Jalen Hurts as a Top 5 QB? It's on the table that the Chiefs have a losing season. Bret Bielema joins the show as he takes his Fighting Illini into Camp Randall this weekend and we play Can He or Canty to wrap up the hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Canty is having nightmares about his first college football game where his Virginia Cavaliers lost to Wisconsin. Is it clear the Eagles don't view Jalen Hurts as a Top 5 QB? It's on the table that the Chiefs have a losing season. Bret Bielema joins the show as he takes his Fighting Illini into Camp Randall this weekend and we play Can He or Canty to wrap up the hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Canty is having nightmares about his first college football game where his Virginia Cavaliers lost to Wisconsin. Is it clear the Eagles don't view Jalen Hurts as a Top 5 QB? It's on the table that the Chiefs have a losing season. Bret Bielema joins the show as he takes his Fighting Illini into Camp Randall this weekend and we play Can He or Canty to wrap up the hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fighting Illini Today 11-21-25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Fighting Illini men's basketball lost against Alabama at the United Center in Chicago. We answer your texts and give our reactions to the 90-86 loss. Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports joins us to talk Big Ten Football for this weekend and why USC could spoil Oregon's playoff hopes. Mark Stewart covers Wisconsin Badgers football for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He gives us the Badgers perspective ahead of Saturday's showdown with Bret Bielema and the Illini at Camp Randall.
Fighting Illini Today 11-20-25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We preview tonight's #8 Fighting Illini men's basketball game against #11 Alabama Crimson Tide at the United Center in Chicago! Who's in and who's out? We'll talk with Tristan Thomas from WCIA-3 about tonight's game, plus 2 area schools are guaranteed to play for a State Championship. We'll preview Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond vs Maroa-Forsyth and Tolono-Unity vs St. Joe-Ogden. Kurtis throws some serious Curveballs at Evan and more on our Denzel Movie Draft.
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Bret Bielema Show 11-19-25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Brad Underwood Show 11-17-25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Brad Sturdy, Ked Prince & Steve Sturm talk with Mike Cagley about the Fighting Illini smothering Maryland 24-6. Share this podcast on your social media & please give us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the podcast! We ask YOU to help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted. Every like, love, comment & share help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular reach more people and establish our position as the leader in entertaining, fast-paced, non-political sports programming. Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Thanks for listening! Follow the IlliniGuys Subscribe at IlliniGuys.com Follow us on X: Larry: https://x.com/LarrySmithTV Brad: Bradislav Sturdivic (@Sturdy32) / X Mike: https://x.com/MikeCagley IlliniGuys: https://x.com/Illini_Guys Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@illiniguys4844?si=oWtcpGPkAIYSBceM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brad, Ked & Mike talk Fighting Illini pasting Colgate 84-65. Share this podcast on your social media & please give us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the podcast! We ask YOU to help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted. Every like, love, comment & share help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular reach more people and establish our position as the leader in entertaining, fast-paced, non-political sports programming. Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Thanks for listening! Follow the IlliniGuys Subscribe at IlliniGuys.com Follow us on X: Larry: https://x.com/LarrySmithTV Brad: Bradislav Sturdivic (@Sturdy32) / X Mike: https://x.com/MikeCagley IlliniGuys: https://x.com/Illini_Guys Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@illiniguys4844?si=oWtcpGPkAIYSBceM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this episode I recognize women's soccer's first NCAA Tournament berth since 2013 (2:47) before revisiting Illinois' thrilling victory over Texas Tech in Champaign (5:46), including a milestone win for Brad Underwood (9:05). I also spotlight standout performances from Tech's JT Toppin (13:38) and Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic (18:40) as well as the terrific starts for Kylan Boswell and Keaton Wagler (19:42) before looking ahead to Friday night's game versus Colgate (25:29) I wrap up by recapping the latest notes from Illinois football and previewing the Fighting Illini's matchup with Maryland (31:15). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Bret Bielema Show 11-12-25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mike Cagley and Johnny Holliday, the Voice of the Maryland Terrapins for 47 years previews this week's Fighting Illini opponent - the Maryland Terrapins. Share this podcast on your social media & please give us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the podcast! We ask YOU to help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted. Every like, love, comment & share help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular reach more people and establish our position as the leader in entertaining, fast-paced, non-political sports programming. Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Thanks for listening! Follow the IlliniGuys Subscribe at IlliniGuys.com Follow us on X: Larry: https://x.com/LarrySmithTV Brad: Bradislav Sturdivic (@Sturdy32) / X Mike: https://x.com/MikeCagley IlliniGuys: https://x.com/Illini_Guys Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@illiniguys4844?si=oWtcpGPkAIYSBceM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Brad Underwood Show 11-10-25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks with the media as the team heads into an off week. Coach Bielema addresses injuries, the future the quaterback position, transfer portal, and more. Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat sports takes on a trip around the Big Ten football schedule for this weekend. We need some money! Evan has your "Etched in Stone" bets for this weekend!
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Washington vs. Wisconsin College Football Pick Prediction 11/8/2025 by Tony T. Recent Box Score Key Stats Washington at Wisconsin 4:30PM ET—Washington is 6-2 following their 42-25 home victory against Illinois. The Huskies gained 449 yards with effective rushing and passing. They limited the Fighting Illini through the air and allowed 138 yards rushing for 4.8 yards a carry.
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The wait is over! The Fighting Illini men's basketball team kicks off the season tonight against Jackson State. We'll hear from head coach Brad Underwood about who's in and who's out. Plus, details on how you can win tickets for an upcoming game. The Chicago Bears and the Cincinnati Bengals had one of the craziest games of the year yesterday & Da Bears won! What does this mean for Ben Johnson's team going forward? Will the Bears be buyers or sellers before tomorrow's trade deadline? And Kurtis throws some CURVEBALLS at you!
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Mike Cagley and Brian Fonseca of the NJ Advance Media/The Star-Ledger preview this week's Fighting Illini opponent - Rutgers. Share this podcast on your social media & please give us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the podcast! We ask YOU to help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted. Every like, love, comment & share help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular reach more people and establish our position as the leader in entertaining, fast-paced, non-political sports programming. Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Thanks for listening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brad, Ked, Matt & Mike discuss the Washington Huskies 42-25 win over the Fighting Illini. Share this podcast on your social media & please give us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the podcast! We ask YOU to help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted. Every like, love, comment & share help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular reach more people and establish our position as the leader in entertaining, fast-paced, non-political sports programming. Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Thanks for listening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
She didn't have to say "yes" to my request of coming on the pod. She does not need or want the recognition. I believe as a personal favor and to highlight the efforts of the United Way, she gave me her time and voice. Through this interview, you get a clearer picture of the position Hope plays in our community. Literally and figuratively. Listen as this Missouri-grown Midwesterner talks about the surprising scope of the Fighting Illini community, the change in trajectory the Illini programs have seen since they came to town, being a college athlete then vs. college athletes now, raising little ones, talking Illinois sports, philanthropy, teamwork in a marriage, from the corporate world to "SAHM," befriending new Illini wives and misconceptions. Hope is about as down-to-earth as one gets, someone you want to be friends with. Grateful for the easy conversation and the opportunity to get to know her better. Emily Harrington, here! Mom, wife, retired communications liaison and host of the HyperLocal(s) Podcast. Each week I bring you a pod where townies and transplants share their tales of tears and triumphs, losses and wins. In an effort to provide a way for those that don't want a public podcast, but still have a story to tell friends and family, I've created, In Retrospect: A HyperLocal(s) Project, a private podcast. Visit hyperlocalscu.com/in-retrospectThank you so much for listening! However your podcast host of choice allows, please positively: rate, review, comment and give all the stars! Don't forget to follow, subscribe, share and ring that notification bell so you know when the next episode drops! Also, search and follow hyperlocalscu on all social media. If I forgot anything or you need me, visit my website at HyperLocalsCU.com. Byee.
Ohio State was favored by 14.5 points at Illinois on Saturday and came away with a 34-16 victory. And that was with the No. 1 Buckeyes (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) taking their foot off the gas against the No. 17 Fighting Illini (5-2, 2-2). Our postgame podcast, What We Learned, has reactions to today's game and what it means moving forward for Ohio State. Host Dave Biddle is joined at various points in the show by Dan Rubin, Mark Neal, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. 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
The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes handled their business on the road against No. 17 Illinois on Saturday afternoon, beating the Fighting Illini, 34-16. The result was a solid win, but head coach Ryan Day still walked away from the game with areas for the Buckeyes to improve.Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeHuddle.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss four things they learned from the game.