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I on the Illini
by Mike Cagley, Bleav
Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the US or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com is the best way to stay in the know.
Episodes
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Fighting Illini Football & Basketball Deep Dive #624
Illinois Football Analysis & Final Four Hype! Join Mike Cagley and Brad Sturdy for a special I on the Illini LIVE episode breaking down the latest in Fighting Illini sports. We dive into Bret Bielema's program after the Michigan State win, quarterback Clayton's emergence, and the critical…
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Fighting Illini vs Spartans PostGame Breakdown #623
Dive deep into Illinois football’s thrilling overtime win at Michigan State! In this episode of I on the Illini LIVE, hosts Mike Cagley, Brad Sturdy, and special guest Matt Stevens break down every pivotal moment, coaching decision, and player performance from the Illini’s dramatic road victory....
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Illinois Basketball Is DEEPER Than the Final Four Team? Inside Illini Practice w/ Coach David Williams #622
Is this Illinois basketball team BETTER than the Final Four squad? Legendary Peoria trainer David Williams watched Brad Underwood's first practice of the season, with three NBA scouts in the gym, and gives Mike Cagley an honest, unfiltered report on the 2026-27 Fighting Illini. We break down...
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Illinois Football Preview vs Michigan State #621
Get an in-depth preview of the Illinois Fighting Illini’s upcoming Big Ten matchup against the Michigan State Spartans! Host Mike Cagley is joined by Jacob Cotsonika of Michigan State on SI to break down key players, offensive and defensive matchups, and what both fan bases are feeling after…
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Illini Football Season on the Brink #620
Join Mike Cagley, Matt Stevens, and Steve Sturm of IlliniGuys.com for a raw, in-depth breakdown of Illinois football’s critical crossroads. In this episode of I on the Illini LIVE, the panel dissects the root causes behind the Illini’s struggling season—from NIL budget shortfalls and defensive…
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Illinois Football Preview vs Purdue #619
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Purdue Boilermakers football preview! Mike Cagley is joined by Purdue expert Ryan Dowd of Boiled Sports to break down the matchup, Illinois’ defensive coordinator change, Purdue’s defensive struggles, key players and the Big Ten factors that could decide the game. Can...
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Bielema Parts Ways with Defensive Coordinator Hauke #618
In this urgent episode of I on the Illini LIVE, hosts Mike Cagley, Matt Stevens, and Tim Simpson break down the stunning Sunday departure of Illinois defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck just four games into the 2026 season. Get exclusive insider analysis on why Bret Bielema made this unprecedented...
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Illini Football Ohio State Postgame Show - I on the Illini #617
Mike Cagley, Tim Simpson, and Matt Stevens break down Illinois Football's 42-19 road loss to No. 7 Ohio State in Columbus! Despite solid offensive numbers (462 total yards, 199 rushing yards), the Illini defense struggled mightily against Julian Sayin and Heisman-caliber WR Jeremiah Smith. The…
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Illini Football Preview vs Ohio State #616
Big Ten play begins! Mike Cagley sits down with Jay Stephens (Jay Stephens Pod, former Locked On Ohio State host, Kokomo Post writer) for a deep-dive preview of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes. Is Ryan Day's offense in real trouble? Can Bret Bielema's Illini pull off the upset? We...
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Illinois Beats SIU | Postgame Breakdown #615
I on the Illini LIVE with Mike Cagley, Matt Stevens and Illini Legend Tim Simpson breaks down Illinois’ win over SIU with full postgame reaction, standout player notes, defensive takeaways, offensive observations, injury updates, and what the Illini need to sharpen before Ohio State.…
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Illini Football Preview vs SIU #614
Illinois Football Preview vs SIU is here! ️In this episode of I on the Illini, Mike Cagley welcomes Bucky Dent to break down the SIU Salukis matchup as Illinois looks to correct defensive concerns and build momentum heading into Big Ten play. We cover: DJ Williams at quarterback SIU’s offensive...
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Illini 3-3-5 Defense Fails 1st Test vs Duke #613
Illinois football’s new 3-3-5 defense faced a major test against Duke—and the results raised serious questions. What went wrong, and can Bret Bielema and defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck fix the Illini defense before Big Ten play? On this episode of I on the Illini, Mike Cagley, Matt Stevens…
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Illini Football Update, Illini NIL Status & Michigan Mess #612
The IlliniGuys return for episode #612 of I on the Illini! Mike Cagley, Steve Sturm, and Kedric Prince break down Illinois Football's season opener. Is Katin Howser the real deal? We analyze his impressive performance and what it means for the Big Ten season. We look ahead to the crucial matchup...
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Illini Football Preview vs Duke #611
Illinois Football is back in action, and it's time to preview the Duke Blue Devils! Mike Cagley sits down with Josh Cox from Section 17 Media for an in-depth breakdown of Duke football ahead of their week 2 showdown vs the Fighting Illini. From Nate Shepherd's dominant rushing attack to the QB...
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Huge Illini 2nd Half Crushes UAB #610
Welcome to I on the Illini LIVE, your go-to source for immediate, in-depth analysis of University of Illinois sports! In this episode, the expert team from IlliniGuys.com breaks down the exciting UAB at Illinois in our postgame show, recorded just 30 minutes after the final whistle. Join our…
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Illinois vs UAB Football Preview | Key Matchups & Predictions #609
I on the Illini breaks down the Illinois vs. UAB football matchup with a full game preview, opponent insights, roster questions, coaching changes, and the key players Illini fans need to know. Join Mike Cagley as he talks to the Voice of UAB, David Crane about Thursday's season opener. Subscribe…
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B1G Football Preview 2026 #608
Big Ten Football Preview 2026: Illini's 3-3-5 Gamble, Oregon vs Ohio State vs Indiana, & Bold Predictions | I on the Illini LIVE #607 Welcome to I on the Illini LIVE — your #1 destination for University of Illinois Fighting Illini sports coverage, powered by IlliniGuys.com! In this episode, Mike...
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Illini Football is ALMOST HERE! Full Camp Breakdown – QB, OL, Defense & Key Injuries #607
Illinois Fighting Illini football is almost here — and we're breaking it ALL down! In this episode of The I on the Illini, powered by IlliniGuys.com, Matt Stevens joins us fresh from the Big Ten Network open practice to give you the most in-depth Illinois football season preview you'll find...
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Illini Hoops Recruiting Breakdown + Top 6 All-Time Best Illini QBs Ever #606
I on the Illini LIVE is here! Join Mike Cagley & Brad Sturdy as they break down Illinois basketball recruiting—including exciting prospects like Dylan Betts, Brady Pettigrew, Benji Berrouet, Darius Wobbington, and Navarro Bowman—and why Brad Underwood’s program is recruiting at an elite level.…
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Illini Football Q&A Session 605
Illinois Fighting Illini fans — welcome back to I on the Illini, powered by IlliniGuys.com, your home for in-depth coverage of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign athletics. In this Illini Football Q&A Session #605, Mike Cagley and Matt Stevens tackle fan questions and break down some of the...
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The Biggest Questions Facing the 2026 Fighting Illini Football Team #604
Illinois Fighting Illini football is entering a massive 2026 season — and the expectations are rising fast. On this episode of I on the Illini LIVE, powered by IlliniGuys.com, Mike Cagley and Matt Stevens break down whether Bret Bielema’s Illini are ready to take the next big step in the Big Ten....
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Illinois Football & Basketball 2026 Breakdown | QB Importance, Defensive Line Concerns & Hoops Hype
Welcome to I on the Illini LIVE — your #1 source for in-depth Illinois Fighting Illini sports coverage! Mike Cagley, Kedric Prince, and Brad Sturdy break down everything you need to know heading into the 2026 Illinois Football and Basketball seasons! ILLINOIS FOOTBALL TOPICS COVERED: Can Luke...
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Illini Football & Basketball Updates: Bielema, Underwood, NIL & Big Ten Buzz
Welcome to the I on the Illini from IlliniGuys.com, your home for in-depth coverage of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sports! In this episode, Mike Cagley and Brad Sturdy break down the latest in Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball, including: Bret Bielema’s confidence, Big...
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Illinois Basketball Update: The Illini Could Be LOADED This Season
Mike Cagley, Ked Prince & Coach David Williams talk Illini Basketball, a full roster breakdown and why this Illini team could be LOADED this season! Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this...
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Illini Football Depth Chart Talk #600
Mike Cagley, Matt Stevens & Steve Sturm and talk Illini Football Depth Charts. There's a lot of guessing but it's time to get ready for some football! Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this...
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599 Illini Basketball & Football Expectation Setting
Mike Cagley, Ked Prince, Steve Sturm and special guest Matt Randazzo talk Illini basketball and football expectation setting: Illini Basketball Illini Football Tradition NIL & More Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com…
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598 Illini Basketball Update – Summer Ball & Recruiting
Mike Cagley & Brad Sturdy talk all things Illini basketball: Summer Practice Player Thoughts NBA Draft & Trades & More Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this show on your social media &...
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597 - Wagler #5 in NBA Draft & Ayo Signs Biggest Illini NBA Contract Ever
Mike Cagley, Brad Sturdy & Ked Prince are joined by Marcus Griffin to talk the NBA Draft, Keaton Wagler going #5 & Ayo Dosunmu signing the biggest NBA contract by an Illini ever! Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps...
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596 Illini Basketball & Football Recruiting Updates, NBA Finals & More
Mike Cagley is joined by Ked Prince to talk Illini hoops and football recruiting updates, NBA Finals & more. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this show on your social media & please give…
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595 Why Illinois is #1 with the Athletic's CJ Moore
Mike Cagley is joined by the Athletic's CJ Moore to learn why CJ elevated the Illini to #1 in the Athletic's preseason rankings. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this show on your social...
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594 Talking Illini 4-Star Hoops Commit Quinton Kitt
Mike Cagley & Ked Prince talk Illini basketball 4-star commit Quinton Kitt with Coach David Williams. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this show on your social media & please give us a...
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593 - Logan Wagler (Keaton's Dad) Talks to the IlliniGuys
Mike Cagley, Brad Sturdy, Ked Prince talk to Logan Wagler, the father of Illini All-American and Future NBA 1st Round draft pick Keaton Wagler! Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this show…
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592 Illini Football & Basketball Updates (& Pizza, too)
Mike Cagley, Brad Sturdy, Ked Prince & Steve Sturm talk: Illini Football Illini Basketball Mallard Creek DQ Pizza Hut 80s Retro Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this show on your social...
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NBA Draft Talk Wagler, Andrej & Bam
Mike Cagley and Brad Sturdy talk the NBA Draft: Keaton Wagler Andrej Stojakovic Kylan Boswell Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this show on your social media & please give us a 5-star…
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590 Tom Michael Returns, Softball Coaching Change & What's Next for Illini Golf
Mike Cagley and Matt Stevens talk: Tom Michael Returns Softball Coaching Change What's Next for Illini Golf Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this show on your social media & please give us…
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589 IlliniGuys Subscriber Mailbag Episode
Mike Cagley, Ked Prince and Illini-Uber Insider Brad Sturdy take questions from IlliniGuys subscribers in a mailbag episode. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this show on your social media…
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588 Illini Football & Hoops Update with Ayo, Andrej & the NFL Draft
Mike Cagley talks with Matt Stevens & Steve Sturm about Illini football & the NFL Draft. Then, Mike talks to Brad Sturdy & Ked Prince about Illini basketball recruiting and more! Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps...
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587 Mirk, Ivisic Twins & Davis Are Back
Mike Cagley, Ked Prince and Illini-Uber Insider Brad Sturdy talk the Illini's return of David Mirkovic, the Ivisic twins and Jake Davis for next season. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share…
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586 - Portal Kombat - Vaaks Commits to Illini
Mike Cagley, Ked Prince and Illini-Uber Insider Brad Sturdy talk the Illini's landing Stefan Vaaks in Portal Kombat. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this show on your social media &…
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585 Breaking Down UConn Game & Looking Forward to Portal Kombat
Mike Cagley, Ked Prince and Illini Legend Marcus Griffin talk the Illini's Loss to UConn & the impending Portal Kombat battles. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this show on your social...
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584 IlliniGuys with the Illini at the Final Four
Larry Smith, Mike Cagley, Ked Prince, Brad Sturdy and Matt Stevens talk the Illini's 1st Final Four berth since 2005 as 4 IlliniGuys are riding along with the Illini in Indianapolis. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com...
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583 - Jay Price & Brian Barnhart Talk Illini Final Four
Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley talk to former Illini Assistant Coach Jay Price & Larry Smith talks to the Voice of the Illini Brian Barnhart about the Illini in the Final Four. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in...
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582 - Illini Assistant Coach Geoff Alexander
Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley talk Illini in the Final Four with Illinois Assistant Coach Geoff Alexander. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this show on your social media & please give us a...
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581 Illini Legend Eddie Johnson Talks Illini Final Four581
Mike Cagley & Illini Legend Eddie Johnson talk the Illini's 1st Final Four berth since 2005. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this show on your social media & please give us a 5-star…
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580 Illini Getting Ready for Final Four
Mike Cagley, Ked Prince & Illini Legend Marcus Griffin, Brad Sturdy and Matt Stevens talk the Illini's 1st Final Four berth since 2005 against UConn. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this...
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579 Illini are Final Four Bound
Mike Cagley, Ked Prince & Illini Legend Marcus Griffin talk the Illini's 1st Final Four berth since 2005 and their 71-59 victory over Iowa in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the...
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578 Illini vs Iowa Preview
Mike Cagley & Brad Sturdy preview the Illini vs Iowa in a battle for the Final Four in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this show on your social media & please…
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576 - Illini Earn 2nd Elite 8 Appearance in 3 Years
Mike Cagley, Ked Prince & Illini Legend Marcus Griffin talk the Illini's 2nd Elite 8 berth in 3 years and their 65-55 victory over Houston (in Houston) in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com…
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575 Sweet 16 - Illini Bust Up VCU 76-55
Mike Cagley, Ked Prince, Illini Legend Marcus Griffin & Brad Sturdy talk the Illini's Sweet 16 berth and their 76-55 victory over VCU in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the…
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574 Mirk & the Illini Roll Over Penn 105-70
Mike Cagley, Ked Prince, Illini Legend Marcus Griffin & Brad Sturdy talk how Mirk & the Illini rolled over Penn 105-70 in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the...
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Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the US or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com is the best way to stay in the know.
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Mike Cagley, Bleav
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