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Live from Madison, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to No. 21 Illinois football's 27-10 loss at Wisconsin. The guys discuss what went so wrong in all three phases, what it means for the season and what Bret Bielema must do to correct the issues. 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

Jeremy Werner previews Saturday's 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff between Illinois (7-3, 4-3 Big Ten) and Wisconsin (3-7, 1-6 Big Ten) with Badger247's Payne Blazevich and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Blazevich breaks down what's gone so wrong for Wisconsin this season, the vibes in Madison and the keys to Wisconsin upsetting the Illini at home. Wagner and Werner then answer a six-pack of questions on the Illini, including Bret Bielema's comments on the offseason, Luke Fickell hanging on at Wisconsin and keys to beating the Badgers. The guys then give their picks to click and bold predictions for the game. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS GameDay Spirit: Get 15% OFF by using code Illini15 at Gamedayspirit.com. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gamedayspirit.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Columbia Street Roastery: Get 10% OFF your 1st order with the code GoIllini2025. Visit ⁠⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: ⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3oMt0NP⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8⁠⁠⁠  Other: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct⁠⁠⁠   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 EIU Panthers take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa tomorrow. We talk with longtime EIU play-by-play man Mike Bradd about the game, the state of EIU's program, and plenty more. It's a big weekend in the IHSA Playoffs, including Tolono-Unity vs St. Joe-Ogden. We talk with Tolono head coach Tony Reetz about the game, the community, and the opportunity coach a state championship game at Hancock Stadium in Normal. Plus we give our score predictions for Illini basketball against Long Island University and Illini football against Wisconsin.  AND FRIDAY TOASTS!

It's a busy Friday on The Drive! Joey Wagner from Illini Inquirer joins us this hour to talk Illini vs Wisconsin, Barry Lunney's future, Bears vs Packers, and much more! Plus we get a check of today's Illini Headlines and Kurtis throws some Curveballs!

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.

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip breaks down Illinois basketball's 90-86 loss to No. 11 Alabama at United Center. LaTulip discusses big games from Kylan Boswell and Andrej Stojakovic, a hot-and-cold offense, defensive breakdowns late, struggles from the frontcourt and freshmen and what he wants to see against LIU and UTRGV. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS GameDay Spirit: Get 15% OFF by using code Illini15 at Gamedayspirit.com. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gamedayspirit.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Columbia Street Roastery: Get 10% OFF your 1st order with the code GoIllini2025. Visit ⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠⁠ Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: ⁠⁠https://apple.co/3oMt0NP⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8⁠⁠  Other: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct⁠⁠   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

A messy second half performance finds the Illini on the wrong side of a 90-86 game against Alabama. Mike Carpenter reacts during the last twenty minutes of game time as the Crimson Tide hit a few too many timely shots, while Illinois struggles to find offensive consistency. Now 1-1 against ranked teams, Brad Underwood's squad has three more marquee non-conference games left: UConn at Madison Square Garden, Tennessee in Nashville, and Missouri in St. Louis.

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.

Kurtis noticed David Mirkovic has an "awesome tattoo" on his right leg. Did you catch it last night during the Illini vs Crimson Tide game?  Da Bears will have a couple of key defensive pieces back as soon as Sunday against the Steelers. Who's in and who's out? We need some money! Evan has those Etched in Stone bets for this week and he's feeling extra generous ahead of Thanksgiving. Plus, wanna feel old? Evan has a few stats that just might do the trick.

Mike Cagley, Kedric Prince & Illini Legend Marcus Griffin talk #11 Alabama vs #8 Illinois at the United Center! 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.

Bernie and Perko recap the Badgers struggles in Bloomington, preview Wisconsin's matchup against Illinois on senior day, and discuss the recent decommitments on the recruiting trail. Join us Monday, November 24 at 7:30 PM CT/8:30 PM ET for a special LIVE episode with Badgers safety Preston Zachman. Get your tickets here: https://showus.tv/checkout/interactive-wisconsin-vs-minnesota-preview-wpreston-zachman-bleav-in-badgers Make sure to subscribe to our friend Jake Kocorowski's newsletter, The Badger Observer: https://www.badgerobserver.com/ Follow us on Twitter/X @BleavInBadgers and Instagram @BleavInBadgers. And make sure to check out Perko's weekly show on Badger247.com with Jon McNamara and Nick Osen on YouTube. While you're at it, tune into the Money Down Podcast with James White, LeGarrette Blount, Sojourn Shelton, and Warren Herring. Make sure to get your hands on a copy of Rich Thompson's book Relentless, which we will be reviewing in the future: https://a.co/d/7jZQ5zC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

Carson Gourdie from Fox Illinois & WICS joins us this hour to preview Illinois vs Alabama, give his insight, last-minute injury updates from Brad Underwood, and more. Plus, we talk Illini Football ahead of Saturday's showdown at Camp Randall. Who won our Denzel Movie Draft? It wasn't as close as some people thought! We give our final score predictions for tonight's Illinois vs Alabama game. Lets go!

Fighting Illini Today 11-19-25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

CBS Sports' Isaac Trotter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to preview No. 8 Illinois basketball's game against No. 11 Alabama at United Center. Trotter discusses the Illini's win over Texas Tech and how freshmen David Mirkovic and Keaton Wagler stack up nationally. He then breaks down the matchup between the Illini and Crimson Tide and discusses what another top-15 win would mean for Illinois. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS GameDay Spirit: Get 15% OFF by using code Illini15 at Gamedayspirit.com. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gamedayspirit.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Columbia Street Roastery: Get 10% OFF your 1st order with the code GoIllini2025. Visit ⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠ 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

Bret Bielema addressed the media and discussed OC Barry Lunney's potential as a head coaching candidate. We share your reactions. Brad Underwood also met with the media and gave an injury report update before tomorrow night's game against Alabama at the United Center. Who's in and who's out?  It was Field Trip Day at State Farm Center for Illini Women's Basketball and it was LOUD! How crazy did the kids get when the Illini scored "67?" It was over 110 decibels! And an interesting conversation takes off after a texter wants to know "Why don't the Illini practice at State Farm Center?"

Illini Football head coach Bret Bielema met with the media and talks about the upcoming trip to his former stomping grounds in Wisconsin. Plus, Bielema expects a very busy coaching carousel this offseason for college football. And he gives us some insight into the "good problems" that Illinois athletics have right now. It's Tuesday and that means DRAFT DAY! This week's subject: Denzel Washington Movies! Who wins? Vote on our Instagram & Twitter pages @thedrive935 or text your vote to 217-359-2255!

Mike Cagley talks with Lance Allan about the Wisconsin Badgers before this Saturday night's battle. And they talk a bit of WWE at the end of the show! 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 recap Illinois football's victory over Maryland (2:44), highlighting Luke Altmyer's rise in the Illini record books (8:27) and noting that the program is currently in one of its most successful stretches (17:11). I also preview Illinois' upcoming game against Wisconsin (21:32), analyze the Badgers' unusually poor offense (26:24), and offer a score prediction for Saturday's matchup (31:33). I also review men's basketball's win over Colgate (33:37), spotlighting David Mirkovic's record-setting game and Keaton Wagler's strong start (36:13). I look ahead to Wednesday's Top-15 matchup with Alabama in Chicago (41:01). I also recap women's basketball's strange shooting night against Oregon State (47:43) and preview the Field Trip game against Murray State (50:15). I end the show by recognizing Illinois women's soccer team for its historic season (53:21). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fighting Illini Today 11-18-25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Mirkovic had an all-time performance for the Illini against Colgate on Friday night, finishing with 27 points and 21 rebounds; the first 20-20 game for an Illini in 53 years! We recap the game and look ahead to Wednesday's showdown with Alabama at the United Center in Chicago. Speaking of Chicago...Da Bears are in first place! How did the Bears pull off another stunning win? Are they for real and can they make noise in the playoffs? We go through the remaining schedule. It's Evan's turn to choose our Tuesday Draft category. What will he pick? And Kurtis throws them Curveballs!

The All-American J Leman is back in the studio after the Illini cruised past Maryland 24-6. J talks about the great performance by the Illini defense,  Luke Altmyer's connection with Hudson Clement, the future of the O-Line, and answers your texts. 

Fighting Illini Today 11-17-25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

November 17, 2025 - Brian Barnhart joined Byers & Co to recap the Illini football win over Maryland and to preview Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 24-6 win over Maryland. The guys discuss the positives and negatives from the game, including the defense stepping up for a second straight game, the rushing attack and a goal-line failure. The guys also talk about a few big recruiting visitors and potential bowl destinations 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

Illinois football improves to 7-3 with a 24-6 win over Maryland. Mike Carpenter discusses the business-like win spurred on by an inspired defensive performance. No, it wasn't pretty (nor particularly memorable), but this victory gives Bret Bielema the most wins of any Illini coach through their first five seasons. Next up: a trip up to his old stomping grounds in Wisconsin.

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's 81-77 win over No. 11 Texas Tech, what it says about the team, Andrej Stojakovic's big performance, how Kylan Boswell has elevated his game, Keaton Wagler's surprise trait and Zvonimir Ivisic's value. LaTulip then discusses how Mihailo Petrovic and Brandon Lee could impact the team when they return and how Illinois matches up next week against Alabama. 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   SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Get the latest Illini basketball gear at GameDay Spirit, where Illini fans shop. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.gamedayspirit.com/⁠⁠⁠ Get 50% OFF your first box at ⁠⁠FactorMeals.com⁠⁠ by using code illini50off at checkout. Go to ⁠⁠https://factormeals.com/illini50off⁠⁠ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code ILLINI to turn five bucks into $300 bonus bet if your bet wins Get 15% OFF your purchase of Huel meals by using code ILLINI at ⁠⁠www.huel.com/ILLINI 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

This week Will Saulsbery and H.T. Sims are joined by Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register (1:29) to preview the Iowa Men's Basketball season. How will new coach Ben McCollum handle moving from Drake to the Big 10? How do fans get engaged with a team that only has one returning player from last year's squad? Then Will and H.T. get into news from around the area (19:35) talking SLU, MIZZOU and ILLINI basketball. They touch on Bradley Beal's injury, Jordan Goodwin's tremendous start in Phoenix, and Jordan Clarkson still getting it done, now with the Knicks. They squeeze in some Big 3 talk and take it home rallying the hoops fans of STL.

It's a HUGE All-Illini Friday with an All-Star lineup. "The Great" Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer talks Illini basketball, Carson Gourdie from WICS-TV has insight into why Mike Locksley is possibly out as Maryland's head coach if they to the Illini, and Cooper O'Kelly from Champaign Room & Big Ten+ joins us in-studio to talk Illini athletics. Lets goooo!

Robert Rosenthal from Illini Board joins us to talk about a big weekend of Illinois sports and why he thinks OC Barry Lunney will stay in Champaign! Plus, how did Robert save Evan on Tuesday night at the Illinois vs Texas Tech game? Kurtis checks the Illini headlines, throws out some wild curveballs, and we get a surprise call-in from Evan. We give your score predictions and Friday Toasts! I-L-L!

Larry, Brad & Mike talk Illini: BB Win Over Texas Tech FB Over Rutgers, Bring on the Terps Legend Craig Swoope's Toughest Battle 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.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview Illinois football vs. Maryland with a six-pack of questions about the Illini, including what the final three games mean, players who could end the season well, keys against Maryland and what they want to see from the defense during the final stretch. Werner then catches up with first-year Illinois soccer coach Katie Hultin about leading the program to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 12 years. 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   SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Get the latest Illini basketball gear at GameDay Spirit, where Illini fans shop. Visit ⁠⁠https://www.gamedayspirit.com/⁠⁠ Get 50% OFF your first box at ⁠FactorMeals.com⁠ by using code illini50off at checkout. Go to ⁠https://factormeals.com/illini50off⁠ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code ILLINI to turn five bucks into $300 bonus bet if your bet wins Get 15% OFF your purchase of Huel meals by using code ILLINI at ⁠www.huel.com/ILLINI 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

Coach Brad Underwood met with the media today ahead of Friday night's game against Colgate. Get the latest injury news and our reactions. We need some money! Evan gives us this week's Etched in Stone picks and is ready to go 5-0. But will he?  And what Evan's final predictions for this weekend's slate of Illinois football & basketball?

Sam Jane works for The Athletic, previously with the Baltimore Sun & Washington Post, and covers Maryland Football. He joins us to chat about Saturday's game at Gies Memorial Stadium and plenty more! Our guy Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports takes us around the Big Ten football schedule. Can Iowa win at USC? Is this the year Northwestern wins their Wrigley Field game? Kurtis gives us a check of today's Illini Headlines and throws some Curveballs!

Louisville gets a signature win in front a sold-out KFC Yum Center over bitter rival Kentucky 96-88. We talk about how dominating the Cards looked en route to their first victory in the rivalry since 2020. What went wrong for the Cats? Illinois and Gonzaga also picked up huge Top 25 victories on Tuesday Night, we discuss both games and why everyone needs to take notice of the Illini and Zags. A pair of Top 25 showdowns take place this weekend, we have full previews on both and predictions!

Fighting Illini Today 11-13-25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 81-77 win over No. 11 Texas Tech. The guys discuss Andrej Stojakovic's monster performance, Kylan Boswell's big game, how the Illini mixed it up defensively and what this win says about this team. 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

(00:00-15:54) Ballers was warm garbage. A delicious chip but no good for ya. Bring back Arliss. Blues win in the new sweaters. Audio of Jim Montgomery on liking the team's response last night. That dreaded two-goal lead. Top offensive players not getting much done. Martin's got his rightsholder's Blues glasses. Doug's not plowing anyone. Jackson's handicap and ruined psyche.(16:02-40:53) Happy 80th Birthday, Neil Young. What would Wall Street look like with a mermaid? Per the Gabe DeArmond of Penn State, Drink to Happy Valley is picking up a little momentum. Jackson doesn't wanna do Man on the Street anymore. If Drink left how would the fan base feel about James Franklin? Go get your bag. Tom O'Toole will be joining us later with an announcement on Normandie Golf Course.(41:03-49:46) How come we haven't mentioned the big Illini win? Jackson's love for basketball is so hoth. Audio of Jordan Binnington talking about the milestone of passing Mike Liut for most games played in franchise history. Is Binner the best goalie in franchise history? Not much upside to Doug's river birch.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Despite JT Toppin's 35 points and an absolutely atrocious flagrant foul call late in the game, a gritty Illinois team finds their way to a huge 81-77 win over Texas Tech. Mike Carpenter reacts happily . . . then angrily . . . then both! . . . during an up-and-down second half. Star turns by Andrej Stojakovic (23 points) and Kylan Boswell (22 points) led the way, while Keaton Wagler looked less like a freshman and more like a seasoned veteran. The Illini get their first non-conference home ranked win since 2011, and a victory that will help them out big time come Selection Sunday.

The Illini had an incredible night against Texas Tech, with a 81-77 win! We'll recap Andrej Stojakovic & Kylan Boswell's breakout performances, JT Toppin, and plenty more. Plus we check the Illini Headlines for the day, including National Signing Day for most of the University's athletic programs. Evan took issue with an article that ranked Luke Altmyer as the #16th best quarterback in College Football. We'll dive into the numbers. And our Pro Wrestler Draft is winding down! Who will win?

The Drive is LIVE at Pia's in Champaign ahead of the Illini's showdown with Texas Tech at State Farm Center.  Get our score predictions and more! Plus, our Tuesday Drafts continue and this week's topic: Pro Wrestlers! Who wins? And learn about the Purple Bag Program for Veteran's Day.

Hour 2 of our live Veteran's Day broadcast at Pia's with Koerner Distributing & Crown Royal. We talk a little football ahead of Saturday's game against Maryland.  Plus, Kurtis throws some Curveballs and Evan...and then Evan throws one right back! And we give our final thoughts ahead of the Illini vs Texas Tech at State Farm Center.

Brad, Ked, Marcus & Mike talk the Illini's 81-77 thrilling win vs Texas Tech. 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.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats about Illini football's final three games and offseason ahead with All-American linebacker J Leman before previewing Tuesday's Illini MBB game against No. 10 Texas Tech with 247Sports/CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter. Leman discusses the three Illini football opponents remaining, what he wants to see from the Illini, if the final three games matter for DC Aaron Henry, the future at QB, offseason needs and the coaching carousel. Trotter then discusses what he's seen from Illinois MBB so far, Andrej Stojakovic's return, Tomislav Ivisic's injury and Tuesday's marquee home game against Texas Tech. 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   SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Get the latest Illini basketball gear at GameDay Spirit, where Illini fans shop. Visit ⁠https://www.gamedayspirit.com/⁠ Get 50% OFF your first box at FactorMeals.com by using code illini50off at checkout. Go to https://factormeals.com/illini50off Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code ILLINI to turn five bucks into $300 bonus bet if your bet wins Get 15% OFF your purchase of Huel meals by using code ILLINI at www.huel.com/ILLINI 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 All-American J Leman is back in the studio after a bye week for the Illini. J and the guys breakdown Illinois vs Maryland, Coach Bielema's press conference; potential coaching changes, and score predictions. Plus, J and the guys learn about a missed scene in the holiday classic "Home Alone."

The Bears pulled off another stunning win, this time at the expense of the New York Giants and Brian Daboll's job. Plus, how close are Ben Johnson & Caleb Williams to setting a few Chicago Bears records? Brad Underwood held his weekly presser ahead of tomorrow night's showdown with Texas Tech. Which players are in and out? How will the Illini handle the Red Raiders backcourt and Center JT Toppin? Kurtis throws dem Curveballs at poor Evan!

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 113-70 win over Florida Gulf Coast, breaking down the positives and negatives. The guys discuss Tomislav Ivisic's knee injury and the impact as well as big games from Kylan Boswell, freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic and Zvonimir Ivisic, plus Andrej Stojakovic's return to the court. 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