I on the Illini

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Recent Episodes
  • Illini Update Featuring 3-Star Illini WR Commit Kenyon Alston - #484
    Jun 11, 2025 – 00:48:56
  • FB Portal Thoughts, Expectations, BB Update & for the 1st Time in My Life...#483
    Jun 2, 2025 – 01:04:06
  • High School Recruiting Takes the Spotlight - #482
    May 20, 2025 – 00:39:08
  • Bielema and Underwood Earn Contract Extensions - #481
    May 14, 2025 – 01:14:41
  • Andrej Stojakovic Selects the Fighting Illini - #480
    Apr 29, 2025 – 00:52:26
  • Serbian PG Mihailo Petrovic Commits - #479
    Apr 23, 2025 – 00:35:44
  • Portal Kombat – April 21, 2025 Edition - #478
    Apr 22, 2025 – 01:06:54
  • Portal Kombat – April 13, 2025 Edition - #477
    Apr 14, 2025 – 01:03:33
  • Portal Kombat – March 30, 2025 Edition - #476
    Mar 31, 2025 – 01:10:56
  • Illinois Fighting Illini Men’s Season Ends with Loss to Kentucky Wildcats - #475
    Mar 24, 2025 – 01:22:40
  • Illinois Fighting Illini Women Win First NCAA Tourney Game Since March 2000 - #474
    Mar 23, 2025 – 00:45:51
  • Illinois Fighting Illini 86-73 NCAA Tourney Victory over Xavier - #473
    Mar 22, 2025 – 01:03:39
  • IlliniGuys NCAA Tournament Selection Bracket Breakdown Show - #472
    Mar 17, 2025 – 00:50:05
  • Illinois Fighting Illini Smashed by Maryland Terrapins in the B1G Tourney - #471
    Mar 15, 2025 – 00:59:08
  • Illinois Fighting Illini Defeat Iowa Hawkeyes in B1G Tourney Opener - #470
    Mar 14, 2025 – 01:06:21
  • IlliniGuys B1G Men’s Basketball Tournament Preview - #469
    Mar 10, 2025 – 00:58:40
  • Illinois Fighting Illini Outscore Purdue Boilermakers 13-1 in the Last 1:57 to Win 88-80 - #468
    Mar 8, 2025 – 01:07:21
  • Illinois Fighting Illini Blast Michigan Wolverines 93-73 for 9th in a Row Over Michigan - #467
    Mar 3, 2025 – 00:41:57
  • Illinois Fighting Illini Defeat Iowa Hawkeyes 81-61. Are the Illini Back on Track? #466
    Feb 26, 2025 – 00:55:05
  • Heat Checks & Hail Marys Sampler - What is Wrong with the Illini Men’s Basketball Team?
    Feb 24, 2025 – 00:36:07
  • Illinois Fighting Illini Destroyed by Duke Blue Devils 110-67 at MSG - #464
    Feb 23, 2025 – 01:23:18
  • Illinois Fighting Illini Drilled by Wisconsin Badgers 95-74 on Road - #463
    Feb 19, 2025 – 00:57:09
  • Illinois Fighting Illini Lose 79-65 to Michigan State, Izzo Sets B1G Record - #462
    Feb 16, 2025 – 01:08:17
  • Illini Legend Luther Head Talks Illini Basketball & More - #461
    Feb 13, 2025 – 00:24:09
  • Illinois Fighting Illini Defeat Rugged UCLA Bruins 83-78 at Home - #460
    Feb 12, 2025 – 00:53:29
  • Riley & Jakucionis Lead Illini to 95-74 Road Win over Minnesota- #459
    Feb 9, 2025 – 00:41:21
  • Poor 1st Half Start Sinks the Fighting Illini vs Rutgers - #458
    Feb 7, 2025 – 00:37:34
  • Illinois Fighting Illini 2nd Half Rally Sinks Ohio State Buckeyes - #457
    Feb 2, 2025 – 00:56:08
  • Fighting Illini with an Unexpected 80-74 OT Loss to Nebraska - #456
    Jan 31, 2025 – 00:34:00
  • Fighting Illini 83-74 Destruction of Northwestern #455
    Jan 27, 2025 – 00:55:37
  • Fighting Illini Smashed 91-70 by Maryland - #454
    Jan 24, 2025 – 00:59:21
  • Fighting Illini Lose to Spartans 80-78 in Close but Controversial Loss #453
    Jan 19, 2025 – 00:57:30
  • Fighting Illini Crush the Indiana Hoosiers 94-69 on the Road #452
    Jan 15, 2025 – 00:52:15
  • Fighting Illini Upset 82-72 by USC Trojans - #451
    Jan 11, 2025 – 00:44:56
  • Fighting Illini Crush Penn State 91-52 without Kasparas Jakucionis - #450
    Jan 9, 2025 – 00:47:52
  • Sturdy, Ked & Mike Talk Illini Basketball over Washington & Illini Football in Portal Kombat - #449
    Jan 6, 2025 – 01:01:23
  • Illinois Fighting Illini Record Setting 109 - 77 Destruction of #9 Oregon - #448
    Jan 3, 2025 – 00:23:58
  • Fighting Illini 21-17 Win Over South Carolina in Citrus Bowl – Post Game Analysis - #447
    Jan 1, 2025 – 01:01:23
  • Fighting Illini 21-17 Win Over South Carolina in Citrus Bowl – Instant Take - #446
    Jan 1, 2025 – 01:04:03
  • Illinois Fighting Illini 117-64 Destruction of Chicago State - #445
    Dec 29, 2024 – 00:35:50
  • Illinois Fighting Illini vs South Carolina Gamecocks Citrus Bowl Preview - #444
    Dec 25, 2024 – 00:32:51
  • Illinois Fighting Illini Defeat Missouri Tigers 80-77 to Win Braggin’ Rights Game - #443
    Dec 23, 2024 – 01:06:47
  • Illinois Fighting Illini's 66 – 64 Loss to the Tennessee Volunteers #442
    Dec 15, 2024 – 01:10:19
  • Illinois Fighting Illini Win 86-80 versus Wisconsin Badgers - #441
    Dec 11, 2024 – 01:00:10
  • Illinois Fighting Illini Lose in OT at Northwestern - #440
    Dec 7, 2024 – 00:59:40
  • Illinois Fighting Illini Football National Signing Day - #439
    Dec 6, 2024 – 01:09:19
  • Illinois Fighting Illini Football Legend Kurt Kittner Talks Illinois & B1G Football #438
    Dec 3, 2024 – 00:30:52
  • Illinois Fighting Illini 38-28 Win Over the Northwestern Wildcats – Post Game Analysis #437
    Dec 1, 2024 – 00:46:52
  • Illinois Fighting Illini 38-28 Win Over the Northwestern Wildcats #436
    Nov 30, 2024 – 00:37:23
  • Illinois Fighting Illini 90-77 Win Over Arkansas Razorbacks - #435
    Nov 29, 2024 – 01:02:58
Recent Reviews
  • NashvILLe05
    Mike, Stop Interrupting
    Guys, I enjoy the podcast but Mike interrupts Ked, Brad, and Matt way too much to the point that I almost turned it off. Most recently the episode recapping the Duke MBB loss. Please be conscious of this.
  • Alsingh15
    Must listen
    “I on the Illini” is a fantastic podcast for any University of Illinois basketball fan. Sturdy, Ked, and Mike bring incredible energy and in-depth analysis to every episode. Their passion for Illini basketball is contagious, and their discussions are both insightful and engaging. Whether breaking down recent games, discussing player performances, or diving into the team’s strategy, they always provide a thoughtful perspective that keeps fans informed and excited. This podcast is a must-listen for die-hard fans and casual supporters alike. Highly recommend for anyone who bleeds orange and blue!
  • stonedawg23
    Love it!
    Well done. Great insight into the Fighting Illini!!
  • asian bioguy
    Interruption
    For I in Illini like Ked, Brad , and Matt Stevens. Find Matt ti be knowledgeable and opinionated (in a good way). However for Purdue 2024 game and earlier pods host kept interrupting Stevens. Turn off so quit midway and unfollowed. Take it for what it’s worth.
  • IlliniDMD
    Great technical and practical insights
    I think these guys give great hometown insights on Illini football and basketball. Fan pov. Recruiting POV. INSIDER POV. Great coverage. Sometimes critical and sometimes fan boy. I never miss an episode.
  • Nate 1372183
    Solid Illini Content - Could Tighten Up Production
    I listen to every episode and enjoy this groups opinion and analysis. Matt is great on football side and like Sturdy on basketball side. Audio quality is often spotty - sounds like a lot is recorded on bad headphones while driving. Sometimes the format is repetitive in the same episode particularly in the post game pods. One analyst will be on covering thoughts on the game with the host and then a completely separate discussion with a 2nd analyst. They often end up covering same points and thoughts - feels like it would be better hosted as a 3 or 4 way discussion vs 2 individual 1-on-1’s
  • P-Chap
    Podcast
    If you’re an Illini fan from anyone across the world it’s a must listen. Great info and smart informative sports guys.
  • Td takeover
    Best Illini podcast out there
    I always check to for new episodes every week and really enjoy listing to them throughout my day! I also am a subscriber to the Illini guys and love all their exclusive content.
  • NatronIsMean
    Really good
    Can't go wrong listening to this very informed, on the beat group of Illini experts. Mike Cagley needs to tighten up his game as compared to other Illinois podcast hosts out there, but that's about the only challenge.
  • Bulls2311
    Show
    Awesome show keep up the great work guys!
  • MorningDiscJockey
    Great to hear insight from #33
    Thanks for posting Larry Smith’s interview with Illini legend Kenny Battle. Great questions about current scenario and looking back at the magic we had in 1988-89. Loving “The Illini Guys!”
  • Great opening!
    Love it!
    Great football talk by great guys
  • lckrame83
    IlliniGuys
    Best Illini content out there.
  • Der Grosse Wienerwurst
    Great Insight
    The whole gang is clearly committed to all things Illini Sports. I found that the Illini Guys are informative, invested and engaged in promoting U of I sports. Opinions are welcomed in this forum and that’s refreshing.
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