The Champaign Room's Brandt Dolce joins me to recap men's basketball's performances against Ohio State (8:56) and Nebraska (12:12), examine Illinois' most concerning defensive stat (19:50), and discuss Illini fan overreactions (28:21). We scrutinize Brad Underwood's stubbornness (30:58) and more officiating nonsense (38:29) before previewing next week's matchup with Mizzou (50:09).
We also revisit a Braggin' Rights win for women's hoops (55:11) and look ahead to their final games of 2025 (60:59). I end the show by reviewing the latest football roster moves ahead of the Music City bowl (66:33). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The Champaign Room's Brandt Dolce joins me to recap men's basketball's performances against Ohio State (8:56) and Nebraska (12:12), examine Illinois' most concerning defensive stat (19:50), and discuss Illini fan overreactions (28:21). We scrutinize Brad Underwood's stubbornness (30:58) and more officiating nonsense (38:29) before previewing next week's matchup with Mizzou (50:09).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We also revisit a Braggin' Rights win for women's hoops (55:11) and look ahead to their final games of 2025 (60:59). I end the show by reviewing the latest football roster moves ahead of the Music City bowl (66:33).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Champaign Room's Brandt Dolce joins me to recap men's basketball's loss to Nebraska, examine Illinois' most concerning defensive stat, and discuss Illini fan overreactions. We also review a winning week for women's hoops & the latest football roster updates.

Husker Don't: Fan Overreaction Ramps Up After Nebraska Loss

Brandt Dolce of The Champaign Room rejoins me to recap Illinois' men's basketball win over Tennessee in Nashville (3:42), discuss Brad Underwood's offensive template (23:02) and the challenging schedule ahead (34:21), and preview this week's Big Ten matchups versus Ohio State (41:11) and Nebraska (48:39).
We also break women's basketball's dominant win against Indiana (61:09), the Illini's &quot;magic number&quot; (64:35), and preview their upcoming matchup with Mizzou (69:14).
Finally, we look ahead to the Music City Bowl (74:25) and discuss this season's CFP controversy (88:28) and why nobody seems to want outcomes decided on the field (96:33). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Brandt Dolce of The Champaign Room rejoins me to recap Illinois' men's basketball win over Tennessee in Nashville (3:42), discuss Brad Underwood's offensive template (23:02) and the challenging schedule ahead (34:21), and preview this week's Big Ten matchups versus Ohio State (41:11) and Nebraska (48:39).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We also break women's basketball's dominant win against Indiana (61:09), the Illini's &amp;quot;magic number&amp;quot; (64:35), and preview their upcoming matchup with Mizzou (69:14).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Finally, we look ahead to the Music City Bowl (74:25) and discuss this season's CFP controversy (88:28) and why nobody seems to want outcomes decided on the field (96:33).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Brandt Dolce of The Champaign Room rejoins me to recap Illinois' men's basketball win over Tennessee in Nashville and women's basketball's win against Indiana. We also look ahead to the Music City Bowl and discuss this season's CFP controversy.

Happy Birthday to me! Illini take down Tennessee

On this bonus episode I’m joined by Evan &amp; Ruston Pierce from TheVolBros.com to preview Saturday’s Top 25 tilt with Tennessee. The guys provide early-season observations of the Volunteers and explain why they don’t like the timing of this game.
We also discuss each team’s overhauled rosters and how they’ve meshed, the Illini’s shooting woes, the position battle that could determine the winner, and which under-the-radar player could help swing the game for Tennessee. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this bonus episode I’m joined by Evan &amp;amp; Ruston Pierce from TheVolBros.com to preview Saturday’s Top 25 tilt with Tennessee. The guys provide early-season observations of the Volunteers and explain why they don’t like the timing of this game.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We also discuss each team’s overhauled rosters and how they’ve meshed, the Illini’s shooting woes, the position battle that could determine the winner, and which under-the-radar player could help swing the game for Tennessee.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

I'm joined by The Vol Bros to preview this weekend's hoops tilt with Tennessee.

Talking Tennessee with The Vol Bros

Brandt Dolce of TheChampaignRoom.com joins me to analyze the future outlook of Illinois football, including potential staff upheaval and offseason roster needs. We review this historic stretch of Illini football and what it means for program stability as well as look at possible bowl destinations.
We recap men's basketball's loss to UConn and examine who can emerge as a &quot;big shot&quot; maker heading into the toughest portion of the schedule. Finally, we break down women's hoops' win over LeMoyne -- including an achievement not seen this millennium. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Brandt Dolce of TheChampaignRoom.com joins me to analyze the future outlook of Illinois football, including potential staff upheaval and offseason roster needs. We review this historic stretch of Illini football and what it means for program stability as well as look at possible bowl destinations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We recap men's basketball's loss to UConn and examine who can emerge as a &amp;quot;big shot&amp;quot; maker heading into the toughest portion of the schedule. Finally, we break down women's hoops' win over LeMoyne -- including an achievement not seen this millennium.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Brandt Dolce of TheChampaignRoom.com joins me to analyze the future outlook of Illinois football, including potential staff upheaval and offseason roster needs. We also discuss Illinois' potential bowl destinations and review the latest results for men's and women's basketball. 

Illini Football Should Use Bowl Prep as a Springboard

On this episode I recap Illinois football’s victory over Maryland (2:44), highlighting Luke Altmyer’s rise in the Illini record books (8:27) and noting that the program is currently in one of its most successful stretches (17:11). I also preview Illinois’ upcoming game against Wisconsin (21:32), analyze the Badgers’ unusually poor offense (26:24), and offer a score prediction for Saturday’s matchup (31:33).
I also review men’s basketball’s win over Colgate (33:37), spotlighting David Mirkovic’s record-setting game and Keaton Wagler’s strong start (36:13). I look ahead to Wednesday’s Top-15 matchup with Alabama in Chicago (41:01). I also recap women’s basketball’s strange shooting night against Oregon State (47:43) and preview the Field Trip game against Murray State (50:15).
I end the show by recognizing Illinois women’s soccer team for its historic season (53:21). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode I recap Illinois football’s victory over Maryland (2:44), highlighting Luke Altmyer’s rise in the Illini record books (8:27) and noting that the program is currently in one of its most successful stretches (17:11). I also preview Illinois’ upcoming game against Wisconsin (21:32), analyze the Badgers’ unusually poor offense (26:24), and offer a score prediction for Saturday’s matchup (31:33).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I also review men’s basketball’s win over Colgate (33:37), spotlighting David Mirkovic’s record-setting game and Keaton Wagler’s strong start (36:13). I look ahead to Wednesday’s Top-15 matchup with Alabama in Chicago (41:01). I also recap women’s basketball’s strange shooting night against Oregon State (47:43) and preview the Field Trip game against Murray State (50:15).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I end the show by recognizing Illinois women’s soccer team for its historic season (53:21).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Illini football defeats Maryland and now visits an unusually bad Wisconsin team this Saturday. Illinois basketball cruises over Colgate and heads to Chicago for a matchup against #11 Alabama.

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