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The Field Pass
by IlliniBoard
Illini Football/Basketball podcast from IlliniBoard hosted by Mikey Dudek, Dan Saladino, and John Balas.
Episodes
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S7 Ep6: Michigan State Preview
After a frustrating loss to Purdue, the Illini are searching for answers. We break down what went wrong and preview Katin Houser’s return to East Lansing against Michigan State.
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S7 Ep5: Purdue Preview
What’s next for the Illini defense? We break down Bobby Hauck’s departure and preview Saturday’s matchup with Purdue.
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S7 Ep4: Ohio State Preview
The Illini are back in the win column after taking care of SIU. We recap the 48-10 win and look ahead to a huge opportunity at #7 Ohio State.
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S7 Ep3: SIU Preview
We break down the Illini’s frustrating loss to Duke and briefly look ahead to tomorrow’s matchup with SIU.
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S7 Ep2: Duke Preview
The Illini are 1-0 after taking care of UAB. We recap the season opener and look ahead to a much tougher test against Duke.
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S7 Ep1: 2026 Season Preview
The 2026 Fighting Illini look to continue the momentum of back-to-back years with bowl victories (over SEC opponents). We preview the roster, schedule, and give our season predictions.
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S6 Ep12: Music City Bowl Preview
It's officially bowl season and the Illini are spending the holidays in Nashville. We preview the first ever football matchup between Illinois and Tennessee. Who will earn the title of best orange in college football?
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S6 Ep11: Northwestern Preview
Happy Thanksgiving! The boys make sense of an ugly loss up in Madison and preview this week's rivalry game against Northwestern.
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S6 Ep10: Wisconsin Preview
With about 6-7 extra days of no pod, the boys are back to talk about being 7-3, the Illinois/Wisconsin switcheroo, and bowl game possibilities.
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S6 Ep9: Rutgers Preview
On the heels of a disappointing loss to Washington, we preview this week's matchup with Rutgers.
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S6 Ep8: Washington Preview
The Illini head out west to take on the Huskies. How will they respond after the bye week?
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S6 Ep7: Ohio State Preview
The #1 Ohio State Buckeyes are in town and Mikey Dudek rejoins the pod to preview the matchup. Shock the world.
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S6 Ep6: Purdue Preview
After a huge win over ranked USC, the message is simple this week...We will not fall victim to Purdue in a trap game. We will not fall victim to Purdue in a trap game. We will not fall victim to Purdue in a trap game.
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S6 Ep5: USC Preview
We look ahead at Fox Big Noon Kickoff's matchup vs. USC on the heels of an ugly beatdown in Bloomington.
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S6 Ep4: Indiana Preview
Robert Rosenthal joins the pod to preview this week's matchup with the Hoosiers and discuss what he'll do to celebrate if the Illini can pull off the upset.
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S6 Ep3: Robert Rosenthal + WMU Preview
Robert Rosenthal joins us to discuss the $100 million gift from Larry Gies, stadium renovations, early season impressions, and more.
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S6 Ep2: Duke Preview
The #11 Illini head to Durham for their first road test of the season. We've got the full preview...matchups, storylines, and our predictions for Saturday's game vs. Duke.
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S6 Ep1: 2025 Season Preview
Expectations are sky-high for your preseason #12 Fighting Illini. We dive into the roster, the schedule, and our season predictions in this 2025 preview episode.
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S5 Ep13: Citrus Bowl Preview
The Illini are looking to secure their 10th win in a primetime New Year's Eve bowl game. We dissect the matchup with #15 South Carolina, give our predictions, and talk Cheez-Its.
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S5 Ep12: Northwestern Preview
Playing football in a baseball stadium? Almost sounds crazier than Illini football being 8-3.
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S5 Ep11: Rutgers Preview
Can the Illini win another road game to get to 8-3? Where will we be bowling? Is this season real life?
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S5 Ep10: Michigan State Preview
We're back after the bye week to talk bowl projections and preview this week's matchup with Michigan State.
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S5 Ep9: Minnesota Preview
The Gophers come to Champaign on a 3-game winning streak. Can the Illini snap both their streak and their oars?
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S5 Ep8: Oregon Preview
Win and we are no longer living in a land of logic and reason. Lose and we won't bat an eye. Time to take a swing at #1!
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S5 Ep7: Michigan Preview
A century of Illini football at Memorial Stadium has culminated in this moment...a chance to knock off the defending national champs in front of a sold out crowd. For Red Grange. For Bob Zuppke. For Illini fans everywhere.
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S5 Ep6: Purdue Preview
The big drum, little cannon game is back, and this year it features Chick-fil-A sandwiches. We've got analysis, predictions, and more!
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S5 Ep5: Penn State Preview
Illinois brings the best record in college football into Happy Valley to take on the Nittany Lions. We still don't know what "white out...energy" is. Also, Tom Allen's voice is too raspy to call plays. These are just the facts. Don't be mad.
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S5 Ep4: Nebraska Preview
Come for the Nebraska preview, stay for the Engine 77 stories with Robert Rosenthal
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S5 Ep3: CMU Preview
On the heels of our big win over Kansas, Central Michigan comes into Champaign seeking a homecoming upset. What the Chippewas don't know is we have a secret weapon and it comes in the form of a Mikey Dudek pregame speech.
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S5 Ep2: Kansas Preview
Kansas comes to town for a pivotal rematch in front of a sold out Memorial Stadium. We break down the matchup and give our predictions.
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S5 Ep1: 2024 Season Preview
Football is back! We break down the 2024 squad, dive into the schedule, and give our season predictions. Stick around for a quick EIU preview at the end.
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S4 Ep5: Wisconsin Preview
Homecoming Week vs. Wisconsin! We have some life after a bounce back win at Maryland. This episode is for the ears of The Seventeen only.
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S4 Ep4: Purdue Preview
Big drum, little cannon. The guys breakdown this Saturday's showdown with Coach Walters and Purdue.
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S4 Ep3: Penn State Preview
You want rants? You want random videos saved in @ALionEye's phone? You want hard hitting Penn State analysis? We've got you covered on all fronts as Robert fills in for Mikey this week.
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S4 Ep2: Toledo Recap & Kansas Preview
The boys relive a narrow victory in Week 1 and look ahead to a Friday night showdown at Kansas.
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S4 Ep1: 2023 Season Preview
Season 3 of the Bret Bielema era. Season 4 of The Field Pass. The fellas preview the season ahead and make record predictions.
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S3 Ep25: Alex Palczewski Interview
Iron man and Second-Team All B1G OT Alex Palczewski joins the show to give us an inside look at the season and his Illini career.
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S3 Ep24: Northwestern Preview
It's rivalry week! Pat and his cats vs. Bielema and his dawgs. We want The Hat.
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S3 Ep23: Michigan Recap
You can pick your nose, but you can't pick your defender (more than 2 yards down field). The boys recap what should've been one of the biggest wins in program history.
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S3 Ep22: Michigan Preview
Do the Illini have any juice left in the tank for the Wolverines? Under Bret Bielema, all things are possible.
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S3 Ep21: Purdue Recap
Purdue and the refs stole that stupid action figure cannon from us and we're not very happy about it.
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S3 Ep20: Purdue Preview
Big game, little cannon! We preview the Big Ten West showdown vs. Purdue and give our predictions.
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S3 Ep19: Michigan State Recap
We make sense of a disappointing loss and sort through what it means moving forward.
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S3 Ep18: Michigan State Preview
The Illini are back in Champaign this week and the South Farm winds will be ripping. We preview the matchup vs. Sparty and give our game predictions.
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S3 Ep17: Nebraska Recap
Another dominant victory for Illinois football. The boys talk what it means, favorite plays, and Dan shares a few stories from Mexico.
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S3 Ep16: Nebraska Preview
As the #17 Illini come off a bye, will the boys be reading their own press clippings as they head to Lincoln?
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S3 Ep15: Minnesota Recap
Another week, another dub. The boys recap the win over Minnesota and answer some listener questions.
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S3 Ep14: Minnesota Preview
With major Big Ten West title implications on the line, can the Illini string together another win over the Gophers?
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S3 Ep13: Iowa Recap w/ Robert
Robert fills in for Dan this week as we talk about the Illini moving to 5-1 on the season (and into the polls).
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S3 Ep12: Iowa Preview
Iowa is coming to town for a Big Ten West battle and defense is the name of the game.
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Illini Football/Basketball podcast from IlliniBoard hosted by Mikey Dudek, Dan Saladino, and John Balas.
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Illini Football/Basketball podcast from IlliniBoard hosted by Mikey Dudek, Dan Saladino, and John Balas.
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