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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 1H 11M

Is Illinois the Best Team in the Big Ten?

from Oskee Talk · host Drew Pastorek

In this episode I highlight the standouts from the opening of track & field season (4:25), recap men's basketball's wins over Washington (7:17) and Nebraska (10:47), examine Keaton Wagler's epic three-game stretch (20:46) and break down Illinois' best start in 20 years (25:04). I also review the Big Ten race and discuss the Illini's conference title hopes (33:48). I also recap women's hoops' road upset at Washington (40:37), preview Wednesday's matchup with Oregon (48:34), and discuss the rarity of Illinois' pair of weekend wins (51:55). Finally, I take a quick look at the 2026 football schedule (57:30), recap Bret Bielema's staff shakeups (61:06), and acknowledge Illinois' newest All-American (67:46). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Illini topple another top-five team away from Champaign, Wagler continues to wow, and Illinois basketball is off to its best start in 20 years.

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