PODCAST · sports
ISN Now
by Noah Cowell
Illini Sports Night’s very own Host Will Charlton and Producer Noah Cowell embark on a new journey - ISN Now! The guys discuss weekly results of Illinois sports and predict the bright futures of the campus’s rising programs.
Episodes
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Illini Basketball Offseason Moves / Our Final Goodbyes
After the duo's 69th episode, Will and Noah are graduating from Illinois... and saying goodbye to ISN Now. For their last episode, they look at the key Illini basketball additions of Ben Humrichous and Tomislav Ivisic, as well as another potential incomer... Also, the baseball team is still...
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Transfer Portal / Baseball's Stunning Turnaround
Illinois basketball season may be over, but there's no time to rest for Brad Underwood and Co. New additions and departures make next season full of unpredictable results. Illinois baseball started its season 5-10. Since then, the offense has been shot out of a cannon. Will the Illini hold onto…
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Falling Short of the Final Four
It's not officially the Illini basketball offseason yet. For the women, that is. The men's team outlasted Iowa State in the Sweet 16 before getting pounded into the ground by championship-favorite UConn in the Elite Eight. Now, it's transfer portal season. Where will the Illini go from here?…
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Sweet Sixteen Showdown with Alec Busse
Illinois. Iowa State. The #1 Offense. The #1 Defense. With this much on the line, Will and Noah had no other option than to bring on an expert: Iowa State Beat Writer... Alec Busse. The former Illini Sports Night correspondent gives us a look into the highly-anticipated matchup.
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Sweet Sixteen Bound
Illini Nation - It's been 19 years, but your Fighting Illini are back in the Sweet Sixteen. Terrence Shannon Jr. led the way in a dominant performance against Duquesne to advance to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Will and Noah discuss what's unique about this team and why there's no...
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B1G Champs / Bracket Special
For the second time in four years, Illinois is Big Ten Tournament champions. How far can the Illini go? A day before the Madness begins, Will, Noah, and two surprise guests give their contenders and entertaining upset picks.
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Illinois Loses to Purdue Again
No. 12 Illinois can’t get over the hump against No. 3 Purdue, making it five straight losses against Zach Edey and the Boilermakers.
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This is March (Wisconsin Preview)
The Illinois-Minnesota made history in many ways - all on the offensive end. Can the Illini defense finally tighten things up against a slumping Wisconsin team? Will gets to see the road game in person against a team he once rooted for...
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Bounce-Back Rivalry Win
After an astonishingly bad, jaw-dropping, absolutely awful, incredibly distasteful, horrendous loss to Penn State, Illinois turns things around with a big win against Iowa. The Illini received massive contributions from Coleman Hawkins (career-high 30 points) and Justin Harmon (12 points off...
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Wheels Fall Off
Ugh. Will the Penn State dominance ever end? A game after Illinois once again controlled its own destiny to win the Big Ten, the Illini crumbled late (once again) in a road loss to depleted Penn State. Will things get fixed, or will these trends continue until the Illini lose early in the NCAA...
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Control Your Own Destiny
Illinois defeats Maryland in College Park for the first time since 2011. Exciting stuff, yeah? Absofrutely.
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Back in the Top 10
Illinois edged by Nebraska in overtime to keep the winning streak alive and re-enter the top 10. Can the Illini extend the streak on the road at Michigan State?
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Shift into Gear
It may have been ugly, but Illinois got the job done against Indiana on Saturday. Now, it will need a much better performance on the road Tuesday against Ohio State. Can this be the start of a winning streak, or will the Illini lose even more ground in the Big Ten title race?
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Shannon Returns
Hello "We're Back Department", I'd like to file a claim. Terrence Shannon Jr.'s scores 16 points in his return from suspension and the Illini defeat Rutgers at home, 86-63.
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M(aryland)&M(ichigan)
Maryland remains Illinois' kryptonite. Will Brad Underwood's squad bounce back in Ann Arbor against bottom-dweller Michigan on Thursday? Our "experts" say yes.
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Keep Winning
Illinois struggled but pulled out its fourth straight victory against Tom Izzo on Thursday. Can it maintain its position in the top 10 and near the top of the Big Ten with another win at home against Maryland on Sunday?
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Battling the Best of the Big Ten
In TSJ’s continued absence, Illinois made a statement in a blowout win over Northwestern before falling short in a comeback attempt at No. 1 Purdue. Listen to takeaways Noah and Will have, as well as an update on the TSJ situation later in the episode.
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Fighting Through Adversity: TSJ's Arrest and Blowout Win Over FDU
What a shocking 72 hours it has been for Illinois basketball. Terrence Shannon Jr. is arrested and charged with rape, and AD Josh Whitman discusses the situation (and immediate suspension) in a press conference shortly before the team dominates FDU 104-71. As always, Will and Noah are here to...
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Rising up in the ranks
Will and Noah discuss Illinois falling just short on the road against Tennessee, while also discussing the team's new ranking of No. 16. On top of that, the guys talk about women's basketball's blunder against Michigan and how Tommy DeVito has taken the NFL by storm.
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Big Win in the Big Apple
Terrence Shannon Jr. and Marcus Domask (66 combined points) led Illinois to a big win at Madison Square Garden, and they'll have their hands full once again on the road on Saturday. Pending another top-20 win, a potential spot in the top 10 awaits them...
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RAC'd up a win
Illinois earned a statement victory in its first test away from Champaign this season. Will and Noah talk about the win over Rutgers and preview the upcoming matchup with FAU. The guys also discuss the College Football Playoff teams and the controversy regarding Florida State.
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Gutter Ball (and Illinois basketball!)
Illinois football's season is over as it will not be going to a bowl game. Will and Noah give a season recap and attempt to figure out what lies ahead for Bret Bielema's team. Also, the guys talk Illinois basketball's 5-1 start and more.
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Missed Opportunities
With a chance to reach bowl eligibility and keep Big Ten West title hopes alive, Illinois falls to Iowa 15-13. Also, Illinois basketball struggles to start out strong in the early season.
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John. Paddock.
What else is there to say? Illinois' backup quarterback led the team to a thrilling 48-45 victory over Indiana where he set the Memorial Stadium record for passing yards in a single game. Will and Noah also discuss basketball's lackluster start ahead of a big home matchup with No. 5 Marquette.
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Miracle in Minneapolis
If there's anything Illini fans will remember from this 2023 football team, it will be the John Paddock game. With this latest miracle, Illinois is SOMEHOW still in contention in the Big Ten West. Good lord.
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Football against Minnesota, and Sign-Stealing at Michigan
Bret Bielema has never lost to Minnesota, but will that change on Saturday? Also, is Michigan football the Astros equivalent of college football?
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Illini Basketball with Stephen Bardo
No. 25 Illinois makes a statement with an 82-75 exhibition victory over No. 1 Kansas in Bill Self's return to Champaign, and a special guest is on the show: Flyin' Illini legend and current BTN analyst Stephen Bardo. Bardo and the guys discuss the improvements from last year's team, and what they...
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Homecoming Collapse
Illinois blows 14-point fourth quarter lead and loses to Wisconsin 25-21. How did Bielema's team collapse, and what comes next?
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Homecoming and Illinois Basketball with Lon Tay
ISN Now has its first guest of the semester, ESPN 93.5 radio host Lon Tay. In what is by far the most entertaining episode this year, Lon joins Will and Noah in the discussion of Illinois' first exhibition basketball game of the season, as well as the Homecoming game against Wisconsin.
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Shocker in College Park
You just never know with Illinois football. Caleb Griffin's game-winning field goal gives Illinois a big upset win over Maryland to move to 3-4. Can this season still be saved?
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Need to Compete
Illinois heads to College Park as heavy underdogs against a 5-1 Maryland. Can the Illini establish any sort of identity? Facing tough odds and a high-powered offense, can they finally compete?
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What Happened to Illinois Football?
On the one-year anniversary of ISN Now, Will and Noah question the glaring issues that lie within Illinois football. It's safe to say neither is happy.
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Must-Win Game
It's a new-look ISN Now! In the new audio booth, Will and Noah try out the new theme song and the fun sound effects. But in more serious news, Illinois faces fellow 2-3 Nebraska on Friday night in what is ABSOLUTELY a must-win game (for both teams).
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Time to Panic?
After getting blown out on the road to three-loss Purdue, Illinois has many problems it needs to fix if there's any hope to salvage this disastrous start to the season. How can the Illini fix these problems?
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The Cannon
Can the Illini end the four-year drought? Will and Noah discuss what Illinois needs to do to in its first game against Ryan Walters.
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A Win... is a Win?
The Illini get another one in the win column against Florida Atlantic, but probably not the way they hoped to. Will and Noah analyze the problems that Illinois will need to fix before heading into the thick of Big Ten schedule.
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Florida Atlantic
In a potential "get-right" game, Illinois faces fellow 1-2 Florida Atlantic on Saturday afternoon. Can Bielema right the ship before the Illini head into the thick of the Big Ten schedule?
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Defense Wins, Illinois Loses
If you're going to beat a top-10 team, both the offense and defense need to be sharp. The offense was quite the opposite, as Luke Altmyer threw 4 INT and the Illini lost, 30-13. Will and Noah are back to give you another postgame reaction, as well as how to move on from a 1-2 start.
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Penn State
There may not be a Big Noon Kickoff pregame show coming to Champaign, but Memorial Stadium will still be as loud as ever. Take a listen as Will and Noah bring ISN co-host Alec Gilmore onto the show to discuss tomorrow's formidable matchup against No. 7 Penn State.
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Tough Loss in Lawrence
Illinois struggled mightily on Friday night, falling to Kansas 34-23. Will and Noah are here to discuss what went wrong, and what it means for future expectations for the season.
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Prepare for Kansas
After surviving a nail-biter in Week 1, the Illini head to Lawrence to face an even tougher opponent: the Kansas Jayhawks. Will and Noah discuss the win against Toledo and what Illinois needs to do on Friday night to come back to Champaign with another big win.
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We're Back / Illinois FB Preview
Call us Texas because we're so back (if you know, you know). Illini Sports Night Anchors Will and Noah are back for a second season of ISN Now, and they start it with a preview of Saturday night's football home opener and more!
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NCAA Golf Championships / TSJ, Hawkins and RayJ Dennis
Will and Noah are back one more time this year on ISN Now! The season finale starts with men's golf heading back to the NCAA Championships. Can they win that coveted first national title? The guys then discuss Terrence Shannon Jr. and Coleman Hawkins' NBA Draft Combine updates and what they mean...
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NFL Draft / Transfer Portal
Will and Noah are back to discuss Illinois football showing out in the NFL Draft, and it starts with Top 5 pick Devon Witherspoon. Then, they discuss the new additions to the men’s basketball team, while hinting at another one.
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Portal Season
It’s the off-season for college basketball, but it’s about as busy as ever. Will and Noah bring in guest Ethan Holesha to discuss the Illinois men’s basketball departures as well as potential targets to bring on for next season.
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One and Done
Both men’s and women’s basketball made it to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 20 years, but each team lost in its first game. Will and Noah give an overview of the problems that plagued the men’s team all year, while also providing some perspective for each squad’s future.
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Bracket Special - Part 2
The Bracket Special continues! Noah picked the biggest upset bid so far in Colgate, but can either Alec or Will top him? Also, we have a very interesting matchup between Illinois and (Alec's hometown) Arkansas. Who will reign victorious in the First Round matchup, and how far can Illinois go?…
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Bracket Special - Part 1
It's time for a special episode of ISN Now — the Bracket Special! Shortly following Selection Sunday's completion of the Field of 68, Will and Noah open their brackets and go game-to-game making their picks. They're not alone, though, as they're joined by fellow host of Illini Sport Night, Alec...
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Theresa Grentz / Big Ten Tournament
Noah had a chance to talk with former Illinois head coach and Hall of Famer Theresa Grentz. He and Will listen to a few snippets from the interview. In other news, the men's Big Ten Tournament starts today, and the guys predict Illinois' fate against Penn State tomorrow. They also predict the...
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It’s March
The Madness has begun. In other news, Juwan Howard still hasn’t beaten Brad Underwood, and Shauna Green is 1-0 in her Illinois career in March. Will and Noah discuss each basketball team’s thrilling win on Thursday and preview their next games (WBB tonight against Maryland, MBB Sunday against...
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Illini Sports Night’s very own Host Will Charlton and Producer Noah Cowell embark on a new journey - ISN Now! The guys discuss weekly results of Illinois sports and predict the bright futures of the campus’s rising programs.
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Illini Sports Night’s very own Host Will Charlton and Producer Noah Cowell embark on a new journey - ISN Now! The guys discuss weekly results of Illinois sports and predict the bright futures of the campus’s rising programs.
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