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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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brad Sturdy, Ked Prince & Mike Cagley talk Illini victory 75-69 at Iowa. Illini overcome a hostile crowd and some bizarre calls along the way! 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: Football in Portal Kombat Women's Hoops & A'ja Wilson Men's Hoops vs Iowa Coming Up 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 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?!

We discuss the Illini's win over Rutgers in Champaign and preview their early Sunday matchup at Iowa. 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)

Mike Cagley, Ked Prince, Brad Sturdy & Illini Legend Marcus Griffin talk the Illini victory over 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 & 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.

"The Portal giveth and the Portal taketh away."  Evan Stone does a deep dive into the latest on Illinois football's Transfer Portal news, including details on Angelo McCollum leaving town.  The Great Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer joins us ahead of tonight's Illini men's basketball game against Rutgers. We discuss Tomislav Ivisic's struggles and Zvonimir Ivisic's recent success. Plus, what's Mihalo Petrovic's role going forward and is Keaton Wagler officially a one & done in Champaign? A'Ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo were in the house last night at State Farm Center for the Illini women's game. We recap the game and discuss A'Ja's message to the team.

Wild Card Weekend is almost here. Who should be on Upset Alert? We go through the point spreads and make our picks. Who do you think could pull off a stunner? Speaking of stunners, you will be stunned by the first ever Rap Battle in the history of The Drive. Is it so bad that it's good? You be the judge. Plus our Score Predictions ahead of Illinois vs Rutgers tonight!

Mike Cagley talks Illini Portal Kombat wins with Illini Recruiting Analyst Steve Sturm. It's Portal Kombat time and Steve Sturm shares insight into the players the Illini are signing! 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, 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 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

Brad Underwood met with the media ahead of the Illinois vs Rutgers game at State Farm Center. Hear the latest from the Illini head coach. Evan's "Etched in Stone" bet looks at Duquesne vs St. Joseph's. And who won our Best QB Of All Time draft?!

Bret Bielema has addressed a lot of needs for the 2026 Illini Football team, but what's the most pressing issue? We talk with Fox Illinois & WICS' Carson Gourdie about the latest Transfer Portal news. Plus, Carson gives his insight on what Illini basketball needs to improve on going into this stretch of the season, in particular Ivisic Brothers. The Cubs traded their top prospect for Edward Cabrera. Was it the right move? Should the Cardinals trade Brendan Donovan?  Kurtis throws his CURVEBALLS!

We discuss the Illini's road win over Penn State and get ready to play Rutgers at home. 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)

In this episode I highlight the flurry of early transfer portal moves for Illini football, including the departure of kicker David Olano (7:27), the addition of QB Katin Houser (11:17), an impact signing on the offensive line (21:03) and the return of Matthew Bailey (27:22) -- plus breaking portal news during the show (31:03)! I also recap men's basketball's win at Penn State and the Keaton Wagler's impact (37:10) as well as break down a pair of ranked matchups for women's basketball and review the program's historic start at the season's midway point (50:21). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stephen Igoe covers East Carolina athletics for "Hoist the Colours" on 247Sports and 94.3 The Game. He's covered new Illini quarterback Katin Houser for the last 2 years and gives us insight into the newest member of the Bret Bielema's roster.  Richie O'Leary is back on the show and this time we're talking Illini vs Rutgers ahead of Thursday night's men's basketball game at State Farm Center. It's been a rough season so far for the Knights and Richie doesn't mince words about it. And Evan announces the topic for today's Draft -  Best NFL Quarterbacks!

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

It's the final J Leman Hour of this football season and we're going out with a bang! J recaps the Illini's Music City Bowl win, breaks down the Illini transfer portal, and College Football Playoffs. Plus, Katin Houser has transferred from East Carolina to the University of Illinois. J discusses the Illini's new QB, expectations for next season, and more! Lets gooooo!

We found out very quickly who will be protecting Katin Houser next year for the Illini. Bret Bielema's staff land Wisconsin starting Center Jake Renfro through the transfer portal. Renfro has 1 year of eligibility and will anchor the O-Line in 2026. Illini basketball got a win in Philadelphia on Saturday night against Penn State. We recap the game and look ahead to Rutgers on Thursday. The Bears lost the season finale against the Lions after mounting an improbable comeback. They now turn their attention to the Packers on Saturday night for the 3rd time in six weeks. How concerned are you? Evan's been "riding a cash wave" for a couple of weeks and shares a special bet in today's "Etched in Stone!"

Illinois basketball nabs a 73-65 road win against Penn State at the Palestra in Philadelphia. Mike Carpenter reacts as the Illini overcome Keaton Wagler's foul trouble (16 points in 21 minutes) thanks to balanced scoring from Kylan Boswell, David Mirkovic, and Andrej Stojakovic. The victory improves Brad Underwood's team to 2-1 in the Big Ten ahead of a Thursday night home matchup against Rutgers. 

Mike Cagley & Kedric Prince talk Illini 73-65 victory over Penn State & update Illini strategy in 2026 Portal Kombat. 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, 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.

Illinois Football had a signature win over Tennessee in the Music City Bowl on December 30th. Now the Transfer Portal is open and some familiar names are leaving town. We have the latest on the Illini roster. Our guy Ravi Lulla from HurrDat Sports joins the show to discuss a WILD quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoffs. The Final Four are set, but who has an advantage the rest of the way and Ravi explains why it's NOT Indiana? Plus, the latest on the Illini Men's basketball game against Penn State.

Shauna Green's team had a signature win over #7 Maryland last night! Daniel Thompson covers Illini Women's Basketball and joins the show to discuss the win. Plus, a dive into the teeth of the schedule that features games against five ranked opponents. Plus the Bears wrap up the regular season against the Lions. Who won our Tuesday Draft: Best Movie Sequels? And our Friday Toasts

Illinois football wraps up their 2025 season with a 30-28 walk-off win over Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. Mike Carpenter was in Nashville (sitting in the actual 200 level) to watch Luke Altmyer and the offense control the clock and ice the victory, setting up David Olano's second game-winning field goal of the season. It wraps a bow on the best two-season run in Illini football history.

The Illini beat Tennessee last night in a thriller at the Music City Bowl, 30-28! David Olano walked off the game winner and one of the guys predicted it would happen. Listen for a quick recap! Have a safe and Happy New Year from The Drive! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @thedrive935 Like ESPN 93.5 on Facebook!

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois basketball's 91-48 rout of Missouri. LaTulip breaks down the Illini's bounce-back on defense, how Keaton Wagler has lifted the Illini offense, Andrej Stojakovic settling in to a winning role, Tomislav Ivisic's progress and Mihailo Petrovic's role. LaTulip then looks ahead to the resumption of Big Ten play next week. 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