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Lon Tay and Derek Piper join Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the end of the Tay & Piper Show and getting out of sports media. Then the guys chat about Illini football's 2025 season and the 2026 schedule ahead before diving deep on the 2025-26 Illini basketball team, including Keaton Wagler's greatness and the team's potential. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Omaha Steaks: Go to https://www.OmahaSteaks.com to get an extra $35 off with promo code ILLINI at checkout. Minimum purchase may apply. Thanks to Omaha Steaks for sponsoring us! MANDO: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code ILLINI at shopmando.com! #mandopod GET 2 MONTHS OF ILLINI INQUIRER VIP ACCESS FOR JUST $1! Want to try out Illini Inquirer VIP access, for a limited time only, you can get your first TWO MONTHS of VIP access for just $1! That's the best Illinois Fighting Illini coverage for just pennies per day. Get the most in-depth intel and insight on Illinois football, basketball, recruiting and more with Illini Inquirer. Sign up now for the monthly option and get your first two month for just $1! Sign up now! 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

Our guy The Great Kyle Tausk is back with us! Kyle breaks down Keaton Wagler's historic performance against Purdue and the Illini win. Plus Illini Headlines, Curveballs, and plenty more!

The Illini men's basketball team got their biggest win of the year with an 88-82 upset over Purdue on Saturday. Keaton Wagler turned in an all-time performance with 46 points, a record for a Freshman and the most ever scored by an opposing player in Mackey. Evan and Cooper are holding it down on Hour 1!

Mike LaTulip joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to break down Keaton Wagler's epic performance to lead Illinois to a marquee win at No. 4 Purdue. LaTulip breaks down what made the performance special and his NBA comps for Wagler. He then discusses how the Illini supporting cast impacted the win, the Illini's game against Washington and a big week in the Big Ten title race. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Omaha Steaks: Go to https://www.OmahaSteaks.com to get an extra $35 off with promo code ILLINI at checkout. Minimum purchase may apply. Thanks to Omaha Steaks for sponsoring us! MANDO: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code ILLINI at shopmando.com! #mandopod   Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 30% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz  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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 88-82 win at No. 4 Purdue, including Keaton Wagler's record-breaking 46-point performance against the Boilermakers and clutch late 3-pointers from his teammates and what this win means for the Illini. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS * Omaha Steaks: Go to https://www.OmahaSteaks.com to get an extra $35 off with promo code ILLINI at checkout. Minimum purchase may apply. Thanks to Omaha Steaks for sponsoring us! * MANDO: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code ILLINI at shopmando.com! #mandopod Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: * Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  * Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct  Go VIP for just 30% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz 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

#11 Illinois grabs a huge road win at #4 Purdue 88-82 thanks to an all-timer from Keaton Wagler, whose 46 points set the freshman program record. Mike Carpenter reacts after the victory, one in which clutch threes by Tomislav Ivisic, David Mirkovic, and Jake Davis helped seal the deal. He also discusses Brad Underwood's 100th conference win, and the job he's done as the head coach of Illini basketball.

Mike Cagley talks to the Athletic's CJ Moore about his personal connection to Keaton Wagler, the NBA Draft & the Illini team expectations come tourney time. 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, all sports & guy-stuff programming. Thanks for listening! Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Follow the IlliniGuys Subscribe at IlliniGuys.com for just $99 annually Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@illiniguys4844?si=oWtcpGPkAIYSBceM Follow us on X: Brad: https://x.com/Sturdy32 Mike: https://x.com/MikeCagley Larry: https://x.com/LarrySmithTV IlliniGuys: https://x.com/Illini_Guys Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley talk Illini: Illini take on Purdue Purdue's Rob Blackman Illini's Brian Barnhart 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, all sports & guy-stuff programming. Thanks for listening! Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Follow the IlliniGuys Subscribe at IlliniGuys.com for just $99 annually Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@illiniguys4844?si=oWtcpGPkAIYSBceM Follow us on X: Brad: https://x.com/Sturdy32 Mike: https://x.com/MikeCagley Larry: https://x.com/LarrySmithTV IlliniGuys: https://x.com/Illini_Guys Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will Saulsbery and H.T. Sims take you around the world of Hoops on this week’s episode of Hoops on Scoops. They talk #Billikens #Mizzou and #Illini to get you caught up on where each stands, what they have coming up, and where they will end their seasons. The fellas then go through the entire #NBA standings, leaders, and All-Star weekend. Thanks to our sponsors: Jay Delsing Golf: https://jaydelsinggolf.com/you-wouldnt-believe-me-if-i-told-you/ Ashtonbery Consulting: https://ashtonbery.com/

Illinois basketball has its biggest test of the season tomorrow at Purdue! We preview the game with Jimmy Sobeski from the "Flag on the Play" Podcast. Jimmy's been covering Purdue athletics for years and stopped by the studio before heading to Mackey for the game. Brad Underwood met with the media today ahead of the game. We bring you his press conference and get his thoughts on how Illinois will defend Braden Smith. Plus, how much revenue does the Super Bowl actually bring to a city? A new study out today with the answer might surprise you on how the actual dollar amount.

Jared preps for Illini, CSC is nowhere to be found, and a not so shocking turn in what happened to get a G-league player onto an NCAA court.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 89-70 win. The guys break down the hits and misses from the game, including Andrej Stojakovic's best game as an Illini, Jake Davis stepping up as a starter, Keaton Wagler's near-triple-double and some underwhelming bench performances. The guys then look ahead to Saturday's game at Purdue. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS * Omaha Steaks: Go to https://www.OmahaSteaks.com to get an extra $35 off with promo code ILLINI at checkout. Minimum purchase may apply. Thanks to Omaha Steaks for sponsoring us! * MANDO: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code ILLINI at shopmando.com! #mandopod Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: * Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  * Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct  Go VIP for just 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/4bHbUKz 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

#11 Illinois passes their first test without Kylan Boswell, throttling the lowly Maryland Terrapins 89-70. Mike Carpenter reacts during the second half as the Illini put on an impressive display from deep, dropping 15 threes including four each from Jake Davis and Andrej Stojakovic, the star of the show who scored 30 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Up next: a far tougher test on the road at Mackey Arena, as Purdue returns home following a loss at UCLA.

Things went pretty well for Brad Underwood's squad in their first game without Kylan Boswell. The Illini beat Maryland 89-70 and now turn their attention to Purdue. The Great Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer joins to break down the win and preview Saturday's game.

Illini wrestling legend Zane Richards joins us to talk the free RTC clinic after Illinois vs. Rutgers. Evan checks in with his latest Etched in Stone picks after going 4–1, and we debate what the Bears should do with their first-round pick. Like ESPN 93.5 on Facebook and follow us on Twitter & Instagram.

Brad Sturdy, Ked Prince & Mike Cagley talk the Illini's 8th victory in a row. Even without Kylan Boswell, the Illini roll to an 89-70 win over Maryland. And there's some Illini Football Portal Kombat talk as well. 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, all sports & guy-stuff programming. Thanks for listening! Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Follow the IlliniGuys Subscribe at IlliniGuys.com for just $99 annually Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@illiniguys4844?si=oWtcpGPkAIYSBceM Follow us on X: Brad: https://x.com/Sturdy32 Mike: https://x.com/MikeCagley Larry: https://x.com/LarrySmithTV IlliniGuys: https://x.com/Illini_Guys Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam off the UCLA loss and what to watch for Saturday vs the Illini.

Tonight is Illinois' first game without guard Kylan Boswell. We preview the Illini vs Maryland and answer your texts. Chris Kwiecinski from Fox32 Chicago is back on the show with us. Chris was at Halas Hall for the Bears year-end presser. Where does Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles see the Bears going from their playoff run? And why did Ben Johnson say they "can't build off of 2025?"  Also, why did Evan draft Ty Cobb in our Tuesday Draft? The text line was on fire for this one!

Our guy Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports joins us this hour to discuss the National Championship Game. Where does Indiana football go from here? How will Miami reload their roster? We also chat about Big Ten basketball and the NFL Playoffs. Who won our Tuesday Draft and why did they do a victory lap around the radio station? Evan has FIVE bets for Etched in Stone. And we give our score predictions for Illinois vs Maryland.

Purdue takes on Illinois in a BIG TIME Big Ten matchup. Kraig Bowers and Joe Jackson breakdown everything you need to know about the Illini and this matchup.Subscribe on Youtube here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7kd9CfRqtyF3wIseu_8LAClick here to check out our merch - https://braggsinthestands.creator-spring.com/?Follow Us On Twitter - @BoilersInStandsFollow Greg Braggs on Twitter - @GBraggsJr23Follow Kraig on Twitter - @kraigbowers34Follow Joe on Twitter - @joejacksoncbb#Purdue #CollegeBasketball #Boilermakers #BoilerUp

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with CBS Sports' Isaac Trotter and basketball analyst Mike LaTulip about Kylan Boswell's broken hand, which will force him to sit out for a month. The guys discuss what the loss means for the team during Big Ten play, who must step up their games, how the staff adjusts and realistic expectations for Illinois during the next 10 games. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Omaha Steaks: Go to https://www.OmahaSteaks.com to get an extra $35 off with promo code ILLINI at checkout. Minimum purchase may apply. Thanks to Omaha Steaks for sponsoring us! MANDO: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code ILLINI at shopmando.com! #mandopod Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 30% OFF: https://secure.247sports.com/college/illinois/join/?promo=JOIN  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

Illini guard Kylan Boswell is OUT with a broken hand for a month. We react to the news and talk with Carson Gourdie from WICS-TV about the latest on the Illini roster.  Indiana Football are the National Champions and a member of the show says they are the greatest college team of all time. Is that true? 

I'm joined by The Champaign Room's Pleas Honeywood & Brandt Dolce to review Illinois' victories against Northwestern & Minnesota (5:00) and the Illini exceeding early expectations (21:08). We also discuss Illinois' veteran players deferring to Keaton Wagler (24:16), the freshman phenom's rapid ascent (27:42), and the simplest explanation for the Illini's 7-game winning streak. Finally, we examine the players that will most greatly raise Illinois' ceiling (45:43) before looking ahead to Wednesday's game against Maryland (57:43) and this weekend's ranked matchup at Purdue (66:40). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The All-American J Leman joins us on the Dick Van Dyke Appliance phone line to preview the National Championship Game between Indiana vs Miami. Plus, J gives his thoughts on Illinois football recruitment and much more. Speaking of recruitment, Illinois Head Coach Bret Bielema joined ESPN 93.5 today to discuss his recruitment class and all things college football. Coach Bielema let listeners know that he's nowhere near done building the 2026 roster. And we recap the Illini men's basketball team's home win over Minnesota. Big Z was the hero this time.

Illinois basketball wins their seventh straight, withstanding a feisty Minnesota team in a 77-67 victory on Saturday at State Farm Center. Mike Carpenter recaps the game, along with the last month-plus of improved play from Brad Underwood's team. Since the Nebraska loss, how have the Illini been able to shore up their defense while continuing to have one of the best offenses in the country?

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 77-67 win over Minnesota, breaking down the hits and misses from the game. The guys discuss Zvonimir Ivisic's star performance, Mihailo Petrovic's impact, a slow start and a strong finish. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS * Factor Meals: Head to FactorMeals.com/illini50off and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. *Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase. Make healthier eating easy with Factor. * Omaha Steaks: Go to https://www.OmahaSteaks.com to get an extra $35 off with promo code ILLINI at checkout. Minimum purchase may apply. Thanks to Omaha Steaks for sponsoring us! * MANDO: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code ILLINI at shopmando.com! #mandopod Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: * Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  * Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct  Go VIP for just 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj 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

Brad Sturdy, Ked Prince & Mike Cagley talk the Illini's 7th victory in a row 77-67 versus Minnesota in a dangerous 11 am matchup in Champaign today. 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, all sports & guy-stuff programming. Thanks for listening! Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Follow the IlliniGuys Subscribe at IlliniGuys.com for just $99 annually Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@illiniguys4844?si=oWtcpGPkAIYSBceM Follow us on X: Brad: https://x.com/Sturdy32 Mike: https://x.com/MikeCagley Larry: https://x.com/LarrySmithTV IlliniGuys: https://x.com/Illini_Guys Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley talk Illini: Men's & Women's Basketball Don Wolken of Yahoo Sports Portal Kombat and CFP Future 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, all sports & guy-stuff programming. Thanks for listening! Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Follow the IlliniGuys Subscribe at IlliniGuys.com for just $99 annually Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@illiniguys4844?si=oWtcpGPkAIYSBceM Follow us on X: Brad: https://x.com/Sturdy32 Mike: https://x.com/MikeCagley Larry: https://x.com/LarrySmithTV IlliniGuys: https://x.com/Illini_Guys Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illini star DB Xavier Scott's return to Illinois and the latest on the Illini's transfer portal efforts. The guys discuss what Scott's return means for Bret Bielema and the defense, how the secondary shakes out and what must be done on the defensive front. Wagner then gives his thoughts on the Illini's offensive additions at quarterback, wide receiver and offensive line. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Factor Meals: Head to FactorMeals.com/illini50off and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. *Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase. Make healthier eating easy with Factor. Omaha Steaks: Go to https://www.OmahaSteaks.com to get an extra $35 off with promo code ILLINI at checkout. Minimum purchase may apply. Thanks to Omaha Steaks for sponsoring us! MANDO: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code ILLINI at shopmando.com! #mandopod Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   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

Our guy Carson Gourdie from WICS-TV and Fox Illinois joins us to preview Illinois vs Minnesota. Carson has great insight and statistical breakdowns as always. Plus we talk about the Illinois football transfer portal and some of the odd pictures on Carson's Facebook page. Evan went 2-2 last night in Etched in Stone and is over .500 for 2026. Find out which basketball games he likes for tonight. We make our predictions for the NFL Divisional round and are completely split. Who did we pick and who do you agree with? Plus, our big Friday Toasts!

The Illini won their sixth straight game, so we discuss that and get ready for a home battle with Minnesota.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**We do NOT own the rights to the introduction video music** - MUSIC BY VLAD GLUSCHENKO (After a While)

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 79-68 road win at Northwestern and break down the hits & misses from the game. The guys discuss big second halves from Tomislav Ivisic and Keaton Wagler, Kylan Boswell's steady leadership, David Mirkovic toughing out a flu game, another hook-and-hold call on Wagler and more. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Factor Meals: Head to FactorMeals.com/illini50off and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. *Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase. Make healthier eating easy with Factor. Omaha Steaks: Go to https://www.OmahaSteaks.com to get an extra $35 off with promo code ILLINI at checkout. Minimum purchase may apply. Thanks to Omaha Steaks for sponsoring us! MANDO: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code ILLINI at shopmando.com! #mandopod Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   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

It wasn't the prettiest, yet Illinois basketball gets a second-straight road win - this time, against always-pesky Northwestern 79-68 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mike Carpenter reacts during the second half, in which Keaton Wagler dropped 20 of his 22 points and Tomi hit two clutch threes on his way to 21. Kylan Boswell provided some much-needed toughness on a night when the Illini struggled on the boards. Brad Underwood's team improves to 14-3 (5-1 B1G) ahead of two home matchups against Minnesota and Maryland.

The #13 Illini men's team landed another win last night, this time in Evanston against Northwestern, 79-68. Keaton Wagler led the Illini once again with 22 points, and Tomislav Ivisic also added 21 points and 7 rebounds. Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer joins us to talk about the win, preview the upcoming game with Minnesota, thoughts on Keaton Wagler's back spasms, and more.

Brad Sturdy, Ked Prince, Illini Legend Marcus Griffin & Mike Cagley talk Illini victory 79-68 versus Northwestern in Evanston. 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, all sports & guy-stuff programming. Thanks for listening! Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Follow the IlliniGuys Subscribe at IlliniGuys.com for just $99 annually Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@illiniguys4844?si=oWtcpGPkAIYSBceM Follow us on X: Brad: https://x.com/Sturdy32 Mike: https://x.com/MikeCagley Larry: https://x.com/LarrySmithTV IlliniGuys: https://x.com/Illini_Guys Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dante Moore will NOT be the #1 pick in this year's NFL Draft. The Oregon Ducks starting quarterback announced today he's returning for another year. How does his decision stack up with Top Pick athletes that have made similar decisions? Kurtis crunched some numbers and it sparked a great conversation. How does Moore's decision affect the NFL Draft for this year?  Gies Memorial Stadium is about to have the biggest scoreboard in all of College Football. What are some other renovations that could be made? What are improvements that YOU want to see? And give our score predictions for tonight's Illinois vs Northwestern game.

The in-state rivalry continues tonight in Evanston between the Illinois men's basketball team and Northwestern. We preview the game before tipoff. Illini gymnastics has a huge meet this Friday night at Huff Hall against Penn State. We chat with head coach Josh Nilson about the meet, and the importance of the community's support. Cardinals fans can join us this Friday at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center for the "Cardinals Caravan." The event features Chip Caray, players Michael McGreevy, Thomas Saggese, Yohel Pozo, and Andre Pallante. Plus alumni favorites Brad Thompson and Bengie Molina. Diane Ducey joins us to talk about the event and how you can be a part of it.

This week I revisit men's basketball's wins over Rutgers & Iowa (5:33) and examine the Illini's shooting improvements (15:54) as well as their early Big Ten success (17:10). I also take a closer look at the conference standings (23:47) and look ahead to Wednesday's game at Northwestern (27:29). I also recap women's basketball's performances against Ohio State & Penn State (28:55) and break down Illinois' record-tying start (34:06). Finally, I preview Thursday night's ranked matchup with Michigan (37:18). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois basketball's win over Iowa. LaTulip discusses the Illini's defensive improvement, Kylan Boswell's job on Bennett Stirtz, second-half struggles and where Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic rank among Big Ten freshmen. LaTulip then previews the Illini's games this week at Northwestern and at home against Minnesota. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Factor Meals: Head to ⁠FactorMeals.com/illini50off⁠ and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. *Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase. Make healthier eating easy with Factor. Omaha Steaks: Go to https://www.OmahaSteaks.com to get an extra $35 off with promo code ILLINI at checkout. Minimum purchase may apply. Thanks to Omaha Steaks for sponsoring us! MANDO: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code ILLINI at ⁠shopmando.com⁠! #mandopod Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: ⁠https://apple.co/3oMt0NP⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8⁠  Other: ⁠https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct⁠   Go VIP for just 30% OFF: ⁠http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj⁠   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

Our guy Tristan Thomas from WCIA-3 joins us for almost a full hour and we cover a lot! First, Illinois football unveiled a new state-of-the-art scoreboard that will be the BIGGEST in College Football. We discuss the new renovations to Gies Memorial Stadium. Also, Illini basketball is cruising through the new year. Tristan discusses Brad Underwood's presser before tomorrow night's game against Northwestern. Plus, is there another player besides Keaton Wagler that could be a one-and-done from this year's roster? And its Tuesday Draft Day! Today's top: Our Celebrity Crushes. The rules also require one Man-Crush. Who wins? Vote on the socials @thedrive935 on Twitter, Instagram, and on the ESPN 93.5 Facebook page.

We discuss the Illini's win over Iowa and preview their matchup tomorrow night at Northwestern. 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**We do NOT own the rights to the introduction video music** - MUSIC BY VLAD GLUSCHENKO (After a While)

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The Illini men's and women's basketball teams scored big wins on Sunday. The men held off an Iowa comeback yesterday at Carver Arena for a 75-69 and are now the 13th ranked team in the country. Keaton Wagler led all scorers with 19 points, while Kylan Boswell and Adrej Stojakovic each added 17.  For the 4th straight season under Shauna Green, the Illini women's team is nationally ranked. The Illini are now number 25 in the country after a 92-76 on the road over Penn State. Berry Wallace dropped 28 and Maddie Webber added 26 points, including 5 three-pointers, to lead the way. We break down both games. The Bears finally slayed The Packers! Chis Kwiecinzki of Fox32 in Chicago chats with us about the Bears biggest comeback of the year!

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 75-69 road win at No. 19 Iowa, including continued defensive improvement, freshmen continuing to shine and more. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   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

#16 Illinois basketball grabs a huge road win at #19 Iowa 75-69 with a huge game from their backcourt trio. Mike Carpenter reacts as Keaton Wagler drops 19, with Kylan Boswell and Andrej Stojakovic adding 17 apiece, keeping the pesky Hawkeyes at bay despite a furious second half rally. Late free throws helped seal the deal and improve the Illini to 13-3 (4-1 B1G) on the season. Next up: at Northwestern on Wednesday, January 14.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Illinois basketball's 81-55 win over Rutgers, a few new transfer additions and DL Angelo McCullom planning to enter the transfer portal before a 40-minute sitdown conversation with Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman, who discusses Illini football's 2025 season, why this is a big offseason for the program and the state of college athletics and where it's going. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   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 Illini men's basketball team had no problem with Rutgers last night at State Farm Center, winning 81-55. Find out why Brad Underwood said this team is "A Coach's Dream." Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports joins us to break down the College Football Playoffs. Did Miami win on a Pass Interference? Where does Jordan Chambliss go from here? And can Oregon upset Indiana? And are there Illini fans rooting for Indiana?!

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to chat about Illinois basketball's early, winnable stretch of Big Ten play. He chats about Keaton Wagler's rising NBA Draft stock and impact on the Illini, how Zvonimir Ivisic and Andrej Stojakovic have become winning players and the next steps for Tomislav Ivisic. Then LaTulip previews this week's Illini games vs. Rutgers and at Iowa. Werner then breaks down his early thoughts on Illinois football's transfer additions. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner gets a breakdown of new Illinois quarterback Katin Houser from 247Sports ECU reporter Stephen Igoe and wraps up the season and looks ahead to the offseason with J Leman. Igoe breaks down Hauser's journey at ECU, his strengths and his next steps as a quarterback. Leman then discusses the Illini's Music City Bowl win over Tennessee and standout performance before discussing the keys to Bret Bielema's offseason ahead, transfer portal exits, new QB Katin Houser and the College Football Playoff. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   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

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner pays homage to his father before diving into all the happenings with Illinois football during the last week, including the Music City Bowl win, transfer exits and transfer additions, including ECU transfer quarterback Katin Houser. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   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