Talk Illini
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Talk Illini is your go-to daily show for everything Illinois Fighting Illini. Hosted by Sunny Verma & Jonathan Rhoades, Talk Illini delivers in-depth coverage of Illini football and men’s basketball, while also highlighting recruiting news, women’s basketball, and other standout programs across the university.
From game previews and postgame breakdowns to player profiles, recruiting updates, and analysis of the biggest Big Ten and national stories, Talk Illini gives fans a balanced mix of insider insight and passionate discussion.
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Why Brady Pettigrew Should Be Illinois Basketball’s TOP Priority | Illini Podcast
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May 08, 2026 |
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PORTAL: Could the Illini Consider Bringing Back DGL to Fill Guard Role? | Illini Podcast
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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PORTAL: Could the Illinois Be DONE Making Moves? Evaluating the Roster | Illini Podcast
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Illinois Loses Freshman Guard – What Will Underwood Do in the Portal Next?
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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BOOM: Zavier Zens COMMITS to Illinois – BIG Recruiting News | Illini Podcast
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Apr 18, 2026 |
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BREAKING: Andrej Stojakovic COMING BACK to the Illini, #RetentionComplete! | Illini Podcast
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Apr 18, 2026 |
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BREAKING: The BALKANS (and Jake Davis) ARE BACK! | Illini Announce Four Players Returning!
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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BREAKING: Illinois QB Recruiting Takes Hit with Lopati Decommitting | What Happens Next...
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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BREAKING: Illinois Get Top Transfer Target Stefan Vaaks | New Lineup Projections?
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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BREAKING: Illini Guard Mihailo Petrovic to Enter Transfer Portal | What REALLY Happened?
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Apr 11, 2026 |
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Illinois Leads on Prediction Machine for John Blackwell Transfer – Latest Update | Illini Podcast
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Apr 11, 2026 |
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Zavier Zens Illinois Visit: Underwood's Next Hidden Gem?
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Illinois vs UConn Reaction | Not the Illini's Night
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Apr 05, 2026 |
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FINAL FOUR: Mirkovic vs Karaban? Reed vs Ivisic? Breaking Down the Key Matchups | Illini Podcast
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Illinois Final Four EDGE vs UConn – Final Four Breakdown
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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DIFFERENT: WHICH Changes Give Illinois the EDGE vs UConn | Illini Podcast
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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DIFFERENT: Rebounding & Roster Changes Give Illinois Edge vs UConn | Illini Podcast
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Stojakovic Spark and Wagler Heroics Power Illinois Victory to the Final Four
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Illinois' Defensive Masterclass Sends Them to Elite Eight | Illini Podcast
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Are the Illini Playing Their BEST BASKETBALL Ahead of their Sweet Sixteen Matchup vs Houston?
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Recruiting Updates w/ Allen Trieu | Could the Illini be on Verge of Losing Their 4 Star Commit?
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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POSTGAME: David Mirkovic DOMINATES in Ilinois 78-72 Victory, But Are the Illini Limping Into March?
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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RECAP: Stojakovic Shines as Illinois Crushes Oregon | Illini Podcast
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Can Illinois Stop Dusty May’s Michigan Team? Full Game Preview | Illini Podcast
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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BACK TO WINNING: Kylan Boswell Returns as Illinois Crushes Indiana 71-51
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Feb 15, 2026 |
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EXPERT: Bobby Hauck Introduced as New Defensive Coordinator | Did Bielema Get His Guy??
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Illinois’ Winning Streak Ends at Breslin, Lose 85-82 in an OT Heartbreaker | Illini Podcast
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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RAPID REACTION: Bret Bielema Loses KEY ASSISTANT to the NFL! What's Happening?
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Illinois Handles Business With 40 Blowout of Northwestern — Now All Eyes on Michigan State
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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STATEMENT MADE: Illini Show Growth in 78-69 Victory Over Nebraska | Illini Podcast
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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DEBATE: Keaton Wagler is the BEST PLAYER (NOT Just Freshman!) in the BIG TEN | Illini Podcast
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Illinois vs Washington Recap: Good Play Continues For the Illini Ahead Of Nebraska Clash!
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Must-Win? Illinois vs Purdue Battle for Big Ten Title Stakes | Preview & Predictions
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Illinois' Bench Gives A HUGE Boost vs Minnesota Leading to the Win | Illini Podcast
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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RECAP: Illini Beat Maryland 89-70, Is the Illini Offense BETTER With Jake Davis? | Illini Podcast
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Xavier Scott BACK at Illinois! What It Means for Aaron Henry + Portal and Recruiting News
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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FINALLY!: Illinois BEATS Northwestern in Evanston 79-68 | Is Tomislav Ivisic BACK?!
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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VICTORY: Illinois Beats Iowa on the Road — A Different Kind of Illini Team? | Illini Podcast
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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UNSTOPPABLE: Illinois DESTROYS Rutgers as Brad Underwood's Team Locks IN! | Illini Podcast
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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PORTAL GIVETH: Recapping the Illini's BIG Day in the Transfer Portal | Illini Podcast
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Illinois Football Scores Big in Transfer Portal - Katin Houser News! | Illini Podcast
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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ROAD VICTORY: Illinois Proves It Can Win the Hard Way | Penn State Recap
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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PORTAL CHATTER: Discussing Illinois' Chaotic Portal Thus Far, Who's Gone? Who's Coming?
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Jan 03, 2026 |
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BREAKING: Illini Transfer Portal Exits: David Olano, Cole Rusk, and Kaleb Patterson Out
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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HISTORY! Luke Altmyer Delivers a STORYBOOK Ending vs Tennessee | Illini Podcast
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Illinois Basketball Is Finding Its Identity, DOMINATES Southern 90-55 | Illini Podcast
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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PREVIEW: Why Illinois Is Built to Upset Tennessee in the Music City Bowl | Illini Podcast
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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POSTGAME: Braggin’ Rights MASSACRE | Illinois 91, Missouri 48 | Illini Podcast
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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How will Tennessee's offer Impact Kamden Lopati? + Good News for In-State Stars
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Illinois' Painful Home Loss to Nebraska Drops Illini – Is This a Wake-Up Call? | Illini Podcast
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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First Look: Illinois vs Tennessee Music City Bowl Preview | Illini Podcast
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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VICTORY: Freshmen Star in Illini Win over Ohio State | Illini Podcast
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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BIG TEN OPENER: Can the Illini Keep Momentum Against a Red-Hot Ohio State? | Illini Podcast
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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VICTORY: Illinois Responds in a BIG Way — What This 75-62 Win Over Tennessee Really Means
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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HISTORIC: Inside the BEST Illini Recruiting Class of All Time | Illini Podcast
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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PREVIEW: Can the Illini SHOCK UConn at the SHOWDOWN at MSG? | Black Friday Special | Illini Podcast
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Northwestern’s Offense EXPLODED Against Minnesote – Can Illinois Stop Them Now? | Illini Podcast
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Illinois Basketball Get to 6-1 Behind Andrej Stojakovic & Breakout Mihailo Petrovic Game.
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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VICTORY: Illini Cruise Past Long Island 98 -58, But Concerns Loom? | Illini Podcast
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Nov 22, 2025 |
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What REALLY Went Wrong in Illinois vs Alabama? Instant Breakdown & Reaction | Illini Podcast
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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PACE vs POWER: Can the Illini SLOWDOWN Alabama's Offense in this Showdown At the United Center? |
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Illinois Runs Away from Maryland + KEY Offensive Line Recruiting Updates
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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HISTORIC NIGHT: David Mirkovic, Keaton Wagler Lead Illinois to a 4-0 Start | Illini Podcast
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Nov 15, 2025 |
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Illinois Basketball’s Huge Win Over Texas Tech Shakes Up College Basketball! | Illini Podcast
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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David Mirkovic Wins Big Ten Freshman of the Week! 👏 | What to Expect vs Texas Tech! | Illini Podcast
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Life Without Tomi: How Do the Illini Adjust Without Their Star Center? | Illini Podcast
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Nov 08, 2025 |
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Illinois Basketball ROLLS Again 🔥 | Boswell, Wagler, & Big Z Lead the Way!
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Nov 08, 2025 |
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FGCU PREVIEW: Key Players Out Again, Is It Time for Illini Fans to Worry? | Illini Podcast
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Breaking: Mihailo Petrovic Sidelined! | How Illinois Basketball Adjusts | Illini Podcast
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Nov 01, 2025 |
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HYPE: Illini Debut at #17, Kylan Boswell Breakout Season Coming? | All Eyes on Keaton Wagler
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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RECAP: The Illini Back in the College Football Playoff Hunt? Why Penn St & Texas Losing Means YES.
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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Bielema Faces CRUCIAL Decisions After Illinois' Embarrassing Loss to Indiana | Illini Podcast
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Sep 24, 2025 |