Podcasts about Illinois Fighting Illini

The Drive kicks off the week with a championship celebration as St. Joseph-Ogden baseball head coach Josh Haley joins the show to discuss the Spartans' incredible run to the IHSA Class 2A State Championship, the key moments from the title game, and what the historic achievement means for the program and community. The guys also break down the New York Knicks winning their first NBA championship in decades, what it means for the league, and where the defeated San Antonio Spurs go from here. Plus, the latest Illinois Fighting Illini football and Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball headlines, recruiting updates, and a recap of Evan Stone's celebrity basketball appearance. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined live in studio by Illinois football coach Bret Bielema to discuss his Illini's outlook for the 2026 season, potential College Football Playoff expansion, what he learned in attending Bears practice recently and more.

Carson Gourdie returns to break down the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball offseason, why Andrej Stojaković is expected to return, and expectations for Illinois Fighting Illini football this season. Plus, Kurtis' Curveballs make their return with plenty of random sports thoughts and facts about smells.

(00:00-27:30) Don't say antebellum. The veal is the best in the city. Pocket chicken tenders. Gen Z's hyperbolization. Don't say dude to Doug. Chairman Steve knows the pizza culprits. Jackson and Steve are at loggerheads over when the theft happen. Chairman gets to the bottom of it. What a response from Wemby. Jackson's big misremember Wednesday. Everybody is a woke loser. Best of three for the Sabres and Canadiens.(27:38-45:59) The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired Craig Berube. Twitter reply guy. Dan Janson with an update from Glen Echo number 8. The Olympic torch still burns brightly. Be below the cup. Aim at the birdhouse. Which sport recycles coaches the most? Sybians in the driver seat.(46:09-1:13:14) Jackson likes to show off for the guests before they join us. People want Tim's pick for the PGA Championship. Joined by head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini, Brad Underwood. What's life like in mid May for the Final 4 coach? The whirlwind of a Final Four run. Talking the future of the program and how the timeline works for him following a season. Keaton Wagler preparing for the NBA Draft. Coach's thoughts on the expanded NCAA tournament field. His thoughts on scheduling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Doug's journalistic chops won't permit it. Cards get another road win. Best road record in MLB. Andre Pallante, bend not break. MC Lyte. Brad Underwood going to join the show at 9. Doug's a little thin on exposure right now. The dancing girls are future nurses. Herb's well hung and Martin's a size queen. Size Queen is a compliment. The audience is divided on having Brad Underwood on.Thanks for the geography lesson, Lisa. Are the stepdads cuter in Chicago or St. Louis? Audio of Oli Marmol talking about putting up four runs in the first. What are the odds McGreevy makes it to The Dotem? It's like when you ask the waitress for a massage. High on Dirty Dan The Garbage Man. Dodgers lookin' up at the Cardinals in the wild card standings.Pusha T. Iconic piano. The word iconic is getting thrown around too loosely lately. Tim's iconic order. Hoosier bonding. Audio of Eli Drinkwitz giving an update on Ahmad Hardy's condition. According to reports Hardy asked his doctors if he could start playing "mid-season." Quarter inch from something much more serious.Don't say antebellum. The veal is the best in the city. Pocket chicken tenders. Gen Z's hyperbolization. Don't say dude to Doug. Chairman Steve knows the pizza culprits. Jackson and Steve are at loggerheads over when the theft happen. Chairman gets to the bottom of it. What a response from Wemby. Jackson's big misremember Wednesday. Everybody is a woke loser. Best of three for the Sabres and Canadiens.The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired Craig Berube. Twitter reply guy. Dan Janson with an update from Glen Echo number 8. The Olympic torch still burns brightly. Be below the cup. Aim at the birdhouse. Which sport recycles coaches the most? Sybians in the driver seat.Jackson likes to show off for the guests before they join us. People want Tim's pick for the PGA Championship. Joined by head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini, Brad Underwood. What's life like in mid May for the Final 4 coach? The whirlwind of a Final Four run. Talking the future of the program and how the timeline works for him following a season. Keaton Wagler preparing for the NBA Draft. Coach's thoughts on the expanded NCAA tournament field. His thoughts on scheduling.And they're already not happy about the Brad Underwood interview. Would love to see an Illinois/SLU matchup. The 2004 Cardinals and the shell of themselves in the postseason. Audio from the To The Majors podcast and Chris Carpenter talking about begging to throw in the '04 World Series. Another clip of Carpenter talking about holding everyone in the rotation accountable during his time on the staff. Could Martin beat Carpenter in an arm wrestling match?Doug and Iggy couldn't do their golf picks because of Iggy's internet situation.The Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDHey, Jeff Suppan is back!! Have the days apart impacted us? Talk to Supp about the Chris Carpenter audio from earlier. Normal Carp vs. On The Mound Carp. Doug having troubled naming the 2004 rotation. The 04 guys watching each others' sessions. Supp's typical throwing regimen. Momentum in baseball. The momentum is strong on this show. Kevin Millar kept people in line. Trying to keep our filth away from Supp.Why does Jackson hate Jeff Suppan? Enya's Return To Innocence. Encyclopedias have gone by the wayside. Rory's blister issue. Bomber's Paradise at the PGA. ToeGate.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're breaking down FIVE teams ranked #30–#26 in the 2026 college football power ratings—and there's a ton of volatility, coaching changes, and betting angles you need to know before the season kicks off. If you're looking for value in win totals, futures, or weekly lines, this is where the edge starts.In this episode of Winning Cures Everything, we dive deep into the Auburn Tigers, Vanderbilt Commodores, Illinois Fighting Illini, Kansas State Wildcats, and South Carolina Gamecocks—analyzing roster turnover, coaching impact, returning production, and schedule strength. From Auburn's high-variance rebuild under Alex Golish, to Vanderbilt replacing key offensive pieces, to Illinois navigating a massive defensive scheme change, there's no shortage of question marks.We also break down Kansas State's Big 12 upside with Avery Johnson and a favorable schedule, plus South Carolina's boom-or-bust offense under Kendall Briles. Every team preview includes strengths, weaknesses, key swing games, and projected ceilings/floors—along with betting leans on win totals.If you're a college football bettor, fan, or just getting ready for the 2026 season, this is the kind of analysis that gives you a real advantage.0:00 Intro0:24 Auburn6:36 Vanderbilt13:56 Illinois22:47 Kansas State31:00 South Carolina

Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer joined the show to break down a busy offseason for Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball, including the latest on roster movement and high school recruiting targets. The guys also discussed the impact of Friday night games on Illinois Fighting Illini football and what it means for fans and national exposure. Plus, a full preview of Game 3 between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs, including key matchups and what Minnesota needs to do to regain control of the series.

Could Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball really cut down the nets in 2027? National title expectations are already building in Champaign and one analyst says it will happen. Who do they think Illinois will beat in Detroit next year and why? The conversation also shifts to Illinois Fighting Illini football and whether a 9-win season is realistic heading into the fall. Plus, the San Antonio Spurs completely dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2, evening the series in emphatic fashion. Can the "Champaign T-Wolves" bounce back at home? Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.        

Hour 1 recapped a huge weekend for Illinois Fighting Illini sports, highlighting some of the biggest performances and storylines from across the university. The Men's Golf team prepares for the NCAA Tournament, Tennis advances in the Super Regional, baseball prepares to wrap up the season, softball finishes theirs, and track & field prepare for the regular season finale. The show also handed out one-month report card grades for the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs, breaking down what's gone right — and wrong — through the first month of the MLB season. Plus, Evan Stone shared his thoughts on all things Star Wars in a fun conversation about the legendary franchise and "May The Fourth Be With You."

Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports joins the show to break down the impact of the Illinois Fighting Illini football at the NFL Draft! Plus, Brian grades the Chicago Bears draft. Which player do he and Evan completely disagree on? Plus, it's time for the Tuesday Draft as the crew has some fun ranking the best places to drink a beer! Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!

WCIA 3 Sports Director Glenn Kinley joins the show to discuss Illinois Fighting Illini players preparing for the NFL Draft, along with a look at the Illinois Marathon and other local sports storylines. The hour also features “Around the Bases,” breaking down the latest headlines from Major League Baseball. It all wraps up with Friday Toasts! Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!

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Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Illinois head coach Brad Underwood to reflect on his Illini's recent run to the Final Four.

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Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Kendall Gill to break down Illinois' 71-62 loss to UConn in the Final Four on Saturday. He also previewed the Michigan-UConn matchup in the national title game Monday night.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Illini legend Dee Brown to discuss Illinois advancing to the Final Four for the first time since he and the 2005 team reached the national championship game.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by NBC Sports broadcaster John Fanta to preview the Final Four. Fanta likes Illinois' chances to beat UConn and believes the Illini have the potential to win the national championship.

Part 1 of our Illinois vs. UConn Final Four preview, breaking down the key storylines heading into the matchup. The show features live updates straight from Lucas Oil Stadium, capturing the atmosphere and latest developments. Cooper O'Kelly checks in on-site with insights and observations from the scene. Chris Hightower also joins to add analysis, energy, and fan perspective ahead of the big game. Plus, Quentin Coleman committing to Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball is a HUGE pickup, as the four-star, top-35 guard brings scoring ability and perimeter shooting to the future backcourt. At 6'4” with a smooth offensive game, Coleman can stretch the floor and develop into a key playmaker, helping Illinois reload and stay competitive in the Big Ten. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan talk about the Texas Rangers ninth inning rally cap that they sell that's essentially a nacho sombrero, quickly preview the men's and women's final four matchups, talk about how expensive the ticket prices are, talk about what the most expensive ticket they've ever bought is, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Gene kicks off hour 2 with his top sports headlines.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Ryan Baker of CBS 2 to preview the Illinois-UConn matchup in the Final Four on Saturday.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman to discuss the Illini advancing to the Final Four.

Tom Dundon goes on the record with Jason Quick after taking control of Blazers...is Portland ready for what he brings...plus, a preview of the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Final Four, and more fuel on the fire of Ducks-Trojans Sept 26th

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by former Illinois forward and current Valparaiso coach Roger Powell to discuss the Illini advancing to the Final Four.

The Drive played what Brad Underwood said about the recruitment of Keaton Wagler, and wondered how the Wildcats and Jayhawks didn't recruit him?

The Drive opened the show explaining how the Royals pitching has been carrying the Royals early in the season, while the bats aren't too hot.

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Illinois star Marcus Liberty to reflect on the Flyin' Illini team and to discuss the current squad advancing to the Final Four.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois advancing to the Final Four for the first time in 21 years.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood to discuss his Illini's first trip to the Final Four in 21 years. Underwood and Illinois beat Iowa, 71-59, in the South Regional final Saturday to earn the trip to Indianapolis.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Chicago Sports Network analyst Kendall Gill to discuss his beloved Illinois Fighting Illini advancing to the Final Four with a 71-59 win against Iowa in the South Regional final Saturday.

In the final hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood to discuss his Illini's first trip to the Final Four in 21 years. Underwood and Illinois beat Iowa, 71-59, in the South Regional final Saturday to earn the trip to Indianapolis. After that, Chicago Sports Network analyst Kendall Gill joined the show to discuss his beloved Illinois Fighting Illini advancing to the Final Four.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Sporting News college basketball analyst, Mike DeCourcy on his takeaways from this weekend's NCAA Tournament

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Illini legend Deon Thomas to discuss Illinois advancing to the Elite Eight with a dominant win against Houston in the Sweet 16 on Thursday. Thomas also shared his feelings about former college basketball coach Bruce Pearl, whose questionable ethics thrust Thomas into the middle of a recruiting scandal in the late 1980s.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic joined the show to discuss the Cubs' 10-4 loss to the National on Opening Day on Thursday and his beloved Illinois Fighting Illini advancing to the Elite Eight. Later, Rahimi and Harris discussed lawmakers introducing a bill that would allow fans to prevent their local sports teams from moving locations.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Illinois coach Brad Underwood to reflect on his team's impressive win against Houston in the Sweet 16 on Thursday and to preview its upcoming matchup against Iowa in the Elite Eight on Saturday.

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Jordan Cornette of NBC Sports and Westwood One to preview the Sweet 16, including the Illinois-Houston matchup.

WICS-TV & Fox Illinois' Carson Gourdie breaks down the Sweet 16 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball and the Houston Cougars, diving into what to expect and how Brad Underwood may approach the game. He also shares insights on Illini spring football and what early storylines are emerging. Later, Dr. Daniel Thompson recaps the Illinois Fighting Illini women's basketball loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball. The conversation wraps with a look back at the women's season and what's next for the program. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News and the Big Ten Network to preview the Illinois-Houston matchup in the Sweet 16 and to share his takeaways from the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood to discuss his Illini advancing to the Sweet 16. He also previewed Illinois' showdown against Houston on Thursday in the regional semifinal.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to Illinois rolling to a 105-70 win against Penn in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.

Gabe Ramirez and Marshall Harris were joined by CBS 2 anchor Ryan Baker to break down third-seeded Illinois' 105-70 rout of 14th-seeded Penn on Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

We opened Hour 1 by recapping Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball's dominant NCAA Tournament win over the Penn Quakers men's basketball. It was a historic night for David Mirkovic! The Illini controlled the game from start to finish, showcasing their depth and offensive firepower.  Then, Dr. Daniel Thompson joined the show to preview the upcoming matchup for Illinois Fighting Illini women's basketball. He broke down what to expect as they prepare to face the Colorado Buffaloes women's basketball.

Tristan Thomas from WCIA3 Sports joins the show to break down what the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball must do to make a deep postseason run. He highlights the importance of consistency on both ends of the floor and improved shot selection in key moments. The conversation also touches on leadership and the need for veteran players to step up in high-pressure situations. Plus, Keaton Wagler earns recognition as a Consensus All-American, capping off an outstanding season.

Isaac Ambrose joins the show to break down the NCAA Tournament bracket and assess the odds for the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball. The conversation dives into key matchups, potential upset alerts, and how the Illini stack up against the field. The guys also reveal their Final Four picks and debate which teams have the best path to a title run. Plus, another edition of “Etched in Stone” locks in the day's best bets.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes welcomed on Rapheal Davis of the Big Ten Network to preview the NCAA Tournament.

David Haugh was joined by Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood to discuss his team landing the No. 3 seed in the South Region and to preview its matchup against 14th-seeded Penn on Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

Keaton Wagler was named Freshman of the Year, highlighting a strong debut season. How good is his year compared to the last 5 FOTY winners?  Doug Bucshon of Orange & Blue News joined the show to break down the Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball season and what to expect in the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament. The conversation focused on how Illinois can position itself for a postseason run and the key factors that will determine success. The hour also featured the latest updates and major moves from around the NFL as teams continue making deals during NFL Free Agency.