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Armchair Illini Podcast, 100 episodes.

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Illinois Football Is Bowl-Eligible! Nebraska Recap: Collin Dixon Breaks Record & Bowl Projections

2

Illinois Basketball vs Penn Game Preview: FranCon Returns, Jake Davis injury, TJ Power and more!

3

Illinois Football vs Nebraska Preview & Prediction | Illini Bowl Eligibility on the Line

4

BREAKING: Illinois and Notre Dame football secures scheduling agreement for 2027 and 2028.

5

Illinois Basketball: 5 Bold Predictions for the 2026-27 Season | Armchair Illini Podcast

6

Illinois Basketball 2026 Season Preview w/ Ryan Hammer | Expectations, Injuries & Big Ten Outlook

7

Illinois Football STUNS Oregon! What This Win Means for the Illini

8

Former Illini Keaton Wagler LA Clippers Debut Breakdown & Rookie Outlook ft. No Ceilings NBA

9

Illinois vs Oregon Football Preview: Can the Illini Pull Off the Upset?

10

Illinois Basketball Has TWO Projected 1st-Round NBA Draft Picks! Quentin Coleman & David Mirkovic

11

Illinois Basketball’s First Test: Cincinnati Scouting Report & Key Matchups

12

Illinois Football Survives Michigan State, 38-37! Houser Injury, Michael Clayton & Illini Concerns

13

5-Star Brady Pettigrew Recaps Illinois Basketball Official Visit, His Basketball Journey & More

14

5-Star Brady Pettigrew Recaps Illinois Basketball Official Visit, His Basketball Journey & More

15

Illinois Football vs. Michigan State Preview & Prediction: Can the Illini Finally Get a Win?

16

Illinois Football Is in SERIOUS Trouble After Purdue Loss… What Happens Next?

17

Bobby Hauck OUT at Illinois: Bret Bielema Speaks + Purdue Preview | Illini Football

18

Illinois parts ways with DC Bobby Hauck: What It Means for Bret Bielema & the Illini

19

Illinois Basketball Lands HUGE Recruiting Weekend: 4 Five-Star Prospects Visit Champaign

20

Illinois vs Ohio State Preview: Can the Illini Keep It Close in Columbus?

21

Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Schedule Breakdown: Big Ten Matchups, Best Games & Predictions

22

Illinois Football vs SIU Preview: Can the Illini Bounce Back After Duke Loss?

23

Illinois Football vs Duke: What Went Wrong for the Illini in the 31-27 Loss?

24

Illinois vs Duke Football Preview: What Illini Fans Need to Know About Duke | On3

25

Illinois Football vs Duke Preview: Week 2 Keys to an Illini Victory & Predictions

26

Illinois Football BEATS UAB 42-23: What We Learned From the Illini Season Opener

27

Illinois Football vs. UAB Preview: Can the Illini Start 2026 With a Win?

28

Illinois Basketball: Which Freshmen Will Make an Impact in 2026-27? | Illini Recruiting Update

29

Illinois is the 33rd in the AP Top 25|Reacting to the Illini’s ranking

30

2023-24 vs. 2025-26 Illinois Basketball: WHO WINS?

31

Breaking: David Mirkovic Undergoes Foot Surgery | Massive Blow to Illinois Basketball

32

Katin Houser Big Ten Media Day Press Conference | Illinois Football Small Podium Session

33

Bret Bielema Big Ten Media Day Press Conference | Illinois Football Small Podium Session

34

Kasparas Jakucionis to the Milwaukee Bucks: What It Means for the Former Illini Star

35

5-Star Guard NaVorro Bowman Jr. Visiting Illinois! | Illini Basketball Recruiting News

36

Will Riley NBA Breakthrough? Year 2 Outlook with Greg Finberg | Washington Wizards & Illini Hoops

37

Keaton Wagler Goes Off! Clippers Rookie Drops 26, Proves Illinois Star Is NBA Ready ⭐

38

Illinois Football TE Commit Cade Newman Interview | Why the 2027 Tight End Chose the Illini

39

Should Clippers Fans Worry About Keaton Wagler’s Summer League Debut? | Future Fit with the Clippers

40

Brad Underwood Compares Lincoln Williams to Ayo Dosunmu | Illinois Basketball summer news

41

Illinois Football WR Eddie Kasper on Why He Chose Illinois & His 2026 Expectations

42

Illinois Basketball Recruiting: Why 5-Star Guard Brady Pettigrew Is a Priority for the Illini

43

Illinois Basketball: North Carolina Scheduled in Nashville & Morez Johnson Jr. Opens Up on Transfer

44

Illinois Basketball News: Kylan Boswell Signs with Hornets, Humrichous Joins Nets | Illini vs UNC?

45

Keaton Wagler Drafted No. 5 Overall by Clippers | Illinois Basketball NBA Draft Reaction & Analysis

46

Keaton Wagler: A TOP 5 PICK? Illini NBA Draft Special | Boswell & Humrichous

47

Can Shauna Green Take Illinois Women’s Basketball to the Sweet 16? | Roster & Portal Breakdown

48

Illinois Football Recruiting HEATER 🔥 | Bennett Konkey & Steven Alexis Commitment Breakdown

49

Who Is Illinois Basketball’s Biggest X-Factor? | Illinois Final Four Expectations with Illini Isaac

50

Illini Basketball Lands Lincoln Williams! Breaking Down Illinois’ Newest 2026 Recruit

51

Why Stefan Vaaks Could Be Illinois Basketball’s Next Superstar | Illini Basketball Breakdown

52

Illinois Football: Ranking the 10 Most Impactful Players of the Bret Bielema Era | Luke Altmyer #1?

53

Illini Freshman Quentin Coleman Is DOMINATING Team USA | Future Illinois Basketball Star?

54

Illini Football 2026: Breaking Down Wisconsin’s Threat to Illinois in the Big Ten

55

2026-27 Illini vs Final Four Illini: Which Illinois Basketball Team Is Better?

56

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

57

Andrej Stojaković Returns to Illinois After NBA Draft Combine | Illini Final Four Hopes Rise

58

Can Illinois basketball Make Another Final Four Run? NBA Draft Combine + Illini Retention Breakdown

59

Illinois Basketball Schedule Reaction: Is This a Big 10 Title Path? | Andrej Stojakovic Update

60

ILLINOIS VS. DUKE! 🏀 The Illini’s Scheduling Mastery and Early 2026-27 Season Preview

61

Illini Guard Ethan Brown Interview: Why the 2026 Signee is a PERFECT Fit for Illinois basketball

62

Illini Football Roster Outlook: Spring Ball, NFL Draft Results & 3-3-5 Defense Transition

63

Illinois vs. UConn Round 4: Can the Illini FINALLY Get Revenge at the United Center?

64

Terrence Shannon Jr. Drops 24! Former Illini Stars Leads Timberwolves to Round 1 Victory

65

Illinois Basketball’s DANGEROUS 2027 Class | Mason Martin & Quinton Kitt shining on AAU circuit

66

How Illinois Basketball Just Won the Offseason: Roster Retention & Transfer Portal Recap

67

The Rise of Ayo Dosunmu: From Illinois Star to NBA Playoff Hero | Armchair Illini Podcast

68

Illini PG Quentin Coleman: Why the Illinois blueprint is perfect for his game

69

NEWEST Illinois Commit Zavier Zens: Why He Chose the Illini! | ”I Want to Win at the Highest Level”

70

Why Andrej Stojakovic Staying is HUGE for Illinois Basketball 🏀 | #TheRetention of the Balkans

71

Illinois Lands Wisconsin Mr. Basketball! Zavier Zens Commitment Reaction

72

Is Illinois an NBA DRAFT FACTORY? | Wagler, Mirkovic, & Morillo ft. Albert Ghim (No Ceilings NBA)

73

David Mirkovic is BACK! 🏀 Illinois Basketball Roster News & Sophomore Season Outlook

74

Keaton Wagler Declares for 2026 NBA Draft: From 3-Star Recruit to Top 10 Pick?

75

Why Stefan Vaaks is the perfect fit for the Fighting Illini | Illinois basketball transfer breakdown

76

Is Lucas Morillo the NEXT Big Star for Illinois Basketball? | Scouting the Illini’s New Point Guard

77

Zavier Zens to Illinois? 🏀 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball Official Visit & Recruiting News

78

Illinois Basketball Offseason Wishlist: How to Get Back to the Final Four!

79

Illinois Basketball Transfer Portal News: Is Wisconsin guard John Blackwell the Next Big Target?

80

BIG TIME Commitment! 🔶 Top 20 Shooting guard Quentin Coleman Picks Illinois over Mizzou + Texas Tech

81

Illinois vs UConn Final Four Preview & Prediction | Brad Underwood vs Dan Hurley Rematch

82

Can Illinois conquer UCONN? | Why the Illini are clicking | ft. Greg Waddell @sleepersmedia

83

Illinois is FINAL FOUR bound | Recapping the Elite Eight win over Iowa.

84

Illinois vs Iowa Elite Eight preview | Recapping a defensive masterclass vs Houston

85

Illinois vs. Houston Preview: Can the Illini Crack the Cougars’ Defense? | A Final Four in sight?

86

Illinois vs. Houston Preview: Ryan Hammer Breaks Down Sweet 16 Matchup! 🏀

87

Illinois SWEET 16 BOUND! Recapping Dominant Wins Over VCU & Penn | What a time to be an Illini

88

Illinois vs. VCU Preview: Can the Illini Reach the Sweet 16? | David Mirkovic Dominates!

89

How are Illini fans feeling before the NCAA tournament tips off? Illini Fan Pulse with Blair Bruns

90

Is Illini Women’s Basketball primed for a March Madness run? | 2026 NCAA Tournament Preview

91

Illinois vs. Penn Preview: TJ Power, Fran McCaffrey & The Illini’s Path to the Sweet 16

92

Illinois vs. Wisconsin Preview: Revenge Spot for the Illini? | Big Ten Tournament

93

Will Illinois Basketball find its groove in the Big Ten Tournament? 🏀 | Bracket preview

94

Illinois vs. Maryland Preview: Clinching a 15-Win Big Ten Season? | Big Ten seeding possibilities 🏀

95

Illinois vs. Oregon Basketball Preview: Senior Night & Bouncing Back After Michigan | Must Win?

96

Michigan Dominates Illinois, Gut-Check Time? | Postgame Reaction & March Madness Concerns

97

Illinois vs. Michigan Preview: Can the Illini Stop the #3 Wolverines? 🏀

98

How Illinois basketball can stifle the Michigan Wolverines | Game preview with Ant Wright

99

Heartbreak in Westwood: Illinois vs. UCLA Postgame | Is the Defense a Concern?

100

Illinois vs. UCLA Preview: Can the Illini Sweep the L.A. Road Trip?