Oct 29, 202642 min
On this episode of I on the Illini , Mike Cagley and Ked Prince break down Illinois’ exhibition win over UIC (101-66) —and what it means heading into Monday night basketball. Hint: the regular season is finally here...
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Recent episodes include "Fighting Illini Douse the Flames to End Exhibition Season #630" (29 October 2026, 42 minutes), "Illinois Football Preview vs Maryland #628" (27 October 2026, 26 minutes), and "Massive Win - Illini Knock Off Oregon 21-10 #627 I on the Illini" (25 October 2026, 77 minutes).
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Episode #628
Illinois Football Preview vs Maryland #628
Oct 27, 202626 minCan the Illinois Fighting Illini defeat Maryland and keep their bowl eligibility hopes alive? Mike Cagley previews the Illinois–Maryland football matchup with Dylan Schmidt , deputy editor and Terrapins football and...
- Oct 25, 20261h 17m
Illinois just pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the college football season, knocking off Oregon 21-10! Mike Cagley and Ked Prince break down how the Illini overcame a slow start, injuries at quarterback, and a...
- Oct 24, 202647 min
Catch our in-depth analysis of Illinois basketball’s exhibition loss to Baylor! Mike Cagley Brad Sturdy & Ked Prince break down the game’s key moments, defensive struggles, standout performances from freshmen like...
Episode #625
Fighting Illini Basketball Season is Here #625
Oct 19, 202633 minThe Fighting Illini basketball season is officially here! In this exclusive IlliniGuys podcast episode, hosts Mike Cagley, Larry Smith, and Brad Sturdy dive deep into the 2026-27 Illinois squad following their...
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- Oct 13, 202655 min
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...
- Oct 11, 20261h 12m
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...
Episode #622
Illinois Basketball Is DEEPER Than the Final Four Team? Inside Illini Practice w/ Coach David Williams #622
Oct 8, 202643 minIs 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...
Episode #621
Illinois Football Preview vs Michigan State #621
Oct 6, 202640 minGet 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...
Episode #620
Illini Football Season on the Brink #620
Oct 4, 20261h 24mJoin 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...
Episode #619
Illinois Football Preview vs Purdue #619
Sep 29, 202647 minIllinois 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...
- Sep 28, 20261h 2m
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...
- Sep 27, 20261h 3m
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...
Episode #616
Illini Football Preview vs Ohio State #616
Sep 22, 20261h 9mBig 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...
Episode #615
Illinois Beats SIU | Postgame Breakdown #615
Sep 19, 202653 minI 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...
Episode #614
Illini Football Preview vs SIU #614
Sep 14, 202634 minIllinois 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...
Episode #613
Illini 3-3-5 Defense Fails 1st Test vs Duke #613
Sep 13, 20261h 11mIllinois 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...
- Sep 9, 202649 min
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...
Episode #611
Illini Football Preview vs Duke #611
Sep 8, 202639 minIllinois 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...
Episode #610
Huge Illini 2nd Half Crushes UAB #610
Sep 4, 202654 minWelcome 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...
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