I on the Illini
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- Brad Sturdy11 eps
- Ked Prince9 eps
- Matt Stevens8 eps
Also: Steve Sturm, Marcus Griffin, Kedric Prince, Larry Smith, Jay Price, Brian Barnhart, Geoff Alexander, Eddie Johnson, CJ Moore, Logan Wagler, Matt Randazzo, Josh Cox, David Crane
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2.1K to 19K🎙 Daily cadence·600 episodes·Last published today - Monthly Reach
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7K to 63K🇺🇸100% - Active Followers
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3.9K to 35K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/28/26 | Meet Illini Commit Quinton Kitt & David Williams talks Illini Hoops #629 | I on the Illini LIVE powered by IlliniGuys.com welcomes Illini commit Quinton Kitt and elite trainer/coach David Williams for an in-depth look at Illini hoops, recruiting momentum, player development, and what Illinois needs to do to peak in March. | 49m 30s | ||||||
| 10/27/26 | Illinois Football Preview vs Maryland #628 | Can 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 basketball reporter for Testudo Times. The discussion covers Maryland’s coaching change following Mike Locksley’s departure, interim head coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim, quarterback Malik Washington’s struggles, the Terrapins’ biggest offensive and defensive threats, special teams, key matchups and a final game prediction. | 25m 47s | ||||||
| 10/25/26 | Massive Win - Illini Knock Off Oregon 21-10 #627 I on the Illini | 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 talented Oregon roster to dominate the second half. Later, Matt Stevens joins the show from Memorial Stadium to dive deep into the coaching adjustments, the two-quarterback system, and what this win means for Illinois' bowl hopes. | 1h 16m 52s | ||||||
| 10/24/26 | Illini Fall to Baylor - Breakdown & Injury Update - I on the Illini #626 | 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 Quentin Coleman, and the latest injury updates on Stojakovic, Z, and Mirk. We discuss rebounding issues, Tomislav’s shot selection, and why this game was a valuable early test for Brad Underwood’s squad. Tune in for exclusive insights you won’t find anywhere else! | 46m 36s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 | Fighting Illini Basketball Season is Here #625 | The 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 2024-25 Illinois squad following their exhibition win over Cincinnati. Get expert analysis on Preseason All-American David Mirkovic, breakout freshman Quentin Coleman, the impact of Andrej Stojakovic, and why this may be Brad Underwood’s most talented and deepest roster yet. Topics Covered: • Exhibition takeaways & standout performances • Player development & lineup depth • Defensive improvements under Cam Crocker • Preseason rankings & Final Four potential • Upcoming tests vs. Baylor, Texas Tech & Duke | 32m 56s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 | 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. 1-We dive into Bret Bielema's program after the Michigan State win, quarterback Clayton's emergence, and the critical offseason ahead. 2-Then, we shift to Brad Underwood's loaded basketball squad—are they true national title contenders? 3-Plus, we tackle big-picture topics like coaching buyouts, NIL, and the evolving Big Ten landscape. | 54m 52s | ||||||
| 10/11/26 | 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. Get expert analysis on the quarterback situation, defensive adjustments, and what this win means for the rest of the season. | 1h 12m 13s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | 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. | 42m 57s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 | 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 shaky starts to the season. Can Illinois bounce back on the road? Will Michigan State’s offense find a spark? We analyze it all and give our score prediction. | 40m 21s | ||||||
| 10/4/26 | 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 line departures to baffling coaching decisions and the team’s alarming lack of adjustments. Can Bret Bielema and staff turn it around, or is the season already lost? Get expert analysis, post-game insights, and a candid look at what’s next for Illini football. | 1h 24m 11s | ||||||
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| 9/29/26 | 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 Bret Bielema stabilize the Illini defense following Bobby Hauck’s departure? Will Illinois generate more pressure and force turnovers—or will Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne take advantage of the Illini secondary? Mike and Ryan examine both teams’ strengths, weaknesses, injuries, coaching decisions, NIL resources and paths to victory. | 46m 58s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | Bielema Parts Ways with Defensive Coordinator Hauke #618 | 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 mid-season move, what it reveals about the Illini's defensive struggles against Ohio State, and how the staff and players are reacting. We explore the immediate fallout, speculate on who calls the defense for the Homecoming game against Purdue, and discuss the broader implications for recruiting, team morale, and the season's trajectory. | 1h 02m 24s | ||||||
| 9/27/26 | 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 guys dive deep into the 3-3-5 defensive scheme, communication breakdowns, Bret Bielema's postgame comments, and what needs to change before the Purdue homecoming game. | 1h 02m 48s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 | Illini Football Preview vs Ohio State #616 | 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 break down EVERY position group, the NIL money gap, coaching philosophy, and give our final score prediction! | 1h 08m 40s | ||||||
| 9/19/26 | 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. | 52m 39s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 | Illini Football Preview vs SIU #614 | ️In this Illini Football Preview vs SIU 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. | 34m 06s | ||||||
| 9/13/26 | 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, and Steve Sturm deliver an honest Illinois-Duke postgame breakdown. | 1h 10m 51s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 | Illinois FootballNIL debate+3 | Steve SturmKedric Prince | Illinois FootballDuke+3 | — | Illinois FootballNIL+5 | — | 48m 49s | ||
| 9/8/26 | football previewIllinois football+4 | Josh Cox | Section 17 MediaDuke+1 | DukeIllinois | IllinoisDuke+6 | — | 39m 01s | ||
| 9/4/26 | Fighting Illinifootball performance+4 | — | Fighting IlliniUAB | — | Fighting IlliniKatin Houser+5 | — | 54m 15s | ||
| 9/1/26 | footballgame preview+4 | David Crane | UAB | Illinois | Illinois footballUAB football+3 | — | 43m 36s | ||
| 8/31/26 | Big Ten FootballIllinois Fighting Illini+3 | Brad SturdyMatt Stevens+1 | IlliniGuys.comBig Ten | IllinoisOregon+2 | Big Ten FootballIllinois+5 | — | 1h 11m 30s | ||
| 8/24/26 | Illinois footballseason preview+4 | Matt Stevens | Big Ten NetworkIlliniGuys.com+1 | — | Illinois footballseason preview+5 | — | 1h 13m 34s | ||
| 8/20/26 | Illinois basketball recruitingIllinois football+3 | Brad Sturdy | — | — | Illinois basketballrecruiting+7 | — | 58m 20s | ||
| 8/18/26 | Illinois footballBret Bielema+4 | Matt Stevens | Illinois footballNIL+1 | — | Illinois footballBret Bielema+3 | — | 47m 58s | ||
| 8/18/26 | Fighting Illini football2026 season+3 | Matt Stevens | Illinois Fighting IlliniIlliniGuys.com | Big Ten | Fighting IlliniBret Bielema+3 | — | 21m 46s | ||
| 8/4/26 | Illinois FootballIllinois Basketball+4 | Kedric PrinceBrad Sturdy | Illinois FootballIllinois Basketball | — | Illinois FootballIllinois Basketball+4 | — | 38m 16s | ||
| 7/13/26 | Illini FootballDepth Charts+1 | Matt StevensSteve Sturm | Illini Football | — | Illini FootballDepth Chart+4 | — | 1h 21m 00s | ||
| 7/9/26 | Illini basketballIllini football+3 | Matt Randazzo | Illini BasketballIllini Football+1 | — | Illinibasketball+4 | — | 44m 48s | ||
| 7/1/26 | Illini basketballsummer practice+3 | Brad Sturdy | Illini | — | Illini basketballsummer ball+3 | — | 33m 42s | ||
| 6/24/26 | NBA DraftKeaton Wagler+3 | Marcus Griffin | NBAIllini | — | NBA DraftKeaton Wagler+4 | — | 48m 38s | ||
| 6/15/26 | Illini basketballfootball recruiting+2 | Ked Prince | Illini | — | Illinibasketball+4 | — | 45m 51s | ||
| 6/1/26 | Illinois basketballpreseason rankings+3 | CJ Moore | The Athletic | Illinois | IllinoisCJ Moore+3 | — | 29m 48s | ||
| 5/29/26 | Illini basketball4-star recruit+3 | Ked Prince | IlliniQuinton Kitt | — | Illinibasketball+5 | — | 41m 01s | ||
| 5/27/26 | Illinois basketballNBA draft+3 | Logan Wagler | IlliniGuys | — | Logan WaglerKeaton Wagler+3 | — | 24m 17s | ||
| 5/18/26 | Illini FootballIllini Basketball+3 | Brad SturdyKed Prince+1 | Pizza Hut | Mallard Creek | Illini FootballIllini Basketball+3 | — | 1h 07m 55s | ||
| 5/11/26 | NBA DraftKeaton Wagler+4 | Brad Sturdy | — | — | NBA DraftKeaton Wagler+4 | — | 39m 34s | ||
| 5/6/26 | Tom MichaelSoftball Coaching Change+3 | Matt Stevens | Illini GolfSoftball | — | Tom MichaelSoftball+3 | — | 31m 28s | ||
| 5/1/26 | mailbagIlliniGuys+3 | Ked PrinceBrad Sturdy | IlliniGuys | — | IlliniGuysmailbag+3 | — | 1h 03m 41s | ||
| 4/27/26 | Illini footballNFL Draft+3 | Matt StevensSteve Sturm+2 | IlliniNFL Draft | — | Illinifootball+4 | — | 59m 33s | ||
| 4/16/26 | Illini basketballplayer returns+3 | Ked PrinceBrad Sturdy | — | — | Illinibasketball+5 | — | 25m 59s | ||
| 4/12/26 | college sportsbasketball+3 | Ked PrinceBrad Sturdy | Illini | — | Stefan VaaksIllini+3 | — | 46m 02s | ||
| 4/7/26 | Illini basketballUConn game analysis+3 | Ked PrinceMarcus Griffin | UConn | — | IlliniUConn+5 | — | 53m 26s | ||
| 4/4/26 | Final FourIllini basketball+3 | Larry SmithKed Prince+2 | IlliniGuys | Indianapolis | IlliniFinal Four+3 | — | 54m 28s | ||
| 4/2/26 | Illini basketballFinal Four+3 | Jay PriceBrian Barnhart | Illini | — | IlliniFinal Four+5 | — | 33m 17s | ||
| 4/1/26 | Illinois basketballFinal Four+3 | Geoff Alexander | Illinois | — | IlliniFinal Four+3 | — | 34m 56s | ||
| 3/30/26 | Illini basketballFinal Four+3 | Eddie Johnson | Illini | — | IlliniEddie Johnson+3 | — | 26m 16s | ||
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Chart history for I on the Illini
Peaked at #138 in India, currently #138 in India.
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| India | — | #138 | #138 | — |
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