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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 32 MIN

Illini Fans NEED to Hear This Big Ten Reality Check | Illinois vs Michigan & More ft. Trevor Mccue

from Armchair Illini Podcast · host Austin Burklund

Welcome back to the Armchair Illini podcast! In this episode, we are officially kicking off our "Summer School" series, where we grade the performance of last year's Big Ten athletic programs and look ahead to the upcoming academic year. To start the series, host Austin Burklund is joined by Michigan beat writer Trevor McCue of @MaizeBlueReview / @On3sports to break down a transformative year for the Michigan Wolverines. In this episode, we cover: Michigan Football: Analyzing the highs and lows of the past season, the coaching transition to Kyle Whittingham, and the outlook for quarterback Bryce Underwood. Michigan Basketball: Discussing Dusty May’s impressive first season, his masterful use of the transfer portal, and the legacy of players like Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. Big Ten Rivalries: A look at the growing intensity between the Illini and the Wolverines in both football and basketball. Make sure to support your favorite Illini stars! We are proud to be teamed up with Campus Ink, the official Illinois NIL store. Use the code ARMCHAIRILLINI for 15% off your order! Follow the Armchair Illini podcast for more analysis of Fighting Illini sports. #illini #fightingillini #michiganfootball #michiganbasketball

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