Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois Fighting Illini

28-8 - 2nd in Big Ten
Best of UnSportsmanLike 4/1/26 Best of UnSportsmanLike 4/1/26

A huge article dropped today on ESPN.com about the relationship between Jalen Hurts and the Eagles. Will they be able to overcome the friction? Is hurts playing for his job? ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins to discuss that and more. Then, Michelle gives her top 5 hot mess teams of the week. Plus, Illinois HC Brad Underwood stops by the show again ahead of Illinois' appearance in the Final Four! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 4: Brad Underwood & Shaq Lawson join the show Hour 4: Brad Underwood & Shaq Lawson join the show

Illinois HC Brad Underwood joins the show yet again to talk about his team making the Final Four, and Michelle going to the game. Then, Former NFL Player Shaq Lawson stops by to discuss the latest with the Eagles, and much more. Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The unexpected rise of Keaton Wagler at Illinois The unexpected rise of Keaton Wagler at Illinois

The Fighting Illini star has ascended toward the top of a historically talented freshman class.

Ranking every starter in the men's Final Four Ranking every starter in the men's Final Four

Arizona, Michigan, UConn and Illinois each have a representative in the top five -- but one semifinalist has two.

SVPod: SVP and Stanford Steve are here to break down the results of the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. SVPod: SVP and Stanford Steve are here to break down the results of the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament.

SVP and Stanford Steve are here to break down the results of the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. It was heartbreak for Steve in DC (but the list stayed accurate) as Duke fell to UConn. The guys discuss the all-timer from all angles, including Braylon Mullins' final shot and how the results impact the discourse around Dan Hurley and Jon Scheyer. Additionally, will Arizona-Michigan be one of the best games in recent memory? And why Illinois has a REAL shot to win it all. Plus, Gary Woodland's win was SPECIAL, when Jeremiyah Love should go in the NFL Draft, Steve's upcoming road trip to Phoenix and a full breakdown of the Tiger Woods situation from SVP. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (2:46) Gary Woodland’s win was special (9:15) UConn Duke reax (17:00) UConn’s road (18:15) UConn kept poise (21:25) Is the Jon Scheyer criticism fair? (27:25) UConn-Duke fallout (39:11) What to expect in Arizona-Michigan (48:10) Final thoughts from second weekend (52:40) Can Illinois reach the promised land? (57:10) Who wins it all? (59:46) The shocking truth about the UNC job (1:02:20) Will Wade back to LSU?!? (1:05:00) Steve is headed to Phoenix! (1:10:20) Handling the LSU WBB loss (1:11:45) Are tip times too late? (1:13:00) The problems with the NCAA Tournament (1:18:57) Where should Jeremiyah Love go in the draft? (1:25:00) NFL Draft thoughts (1:28:00) About the Tiger situation (1:34:30) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 2 UConn game preview No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 2 UConn game preview

Check out some stats on the matchup between Illinois and UConn in the NCAA men's tournament.

The plays that helped Illinois and UConn make the Final Four The plays that helped Illinois and UConn make the Final Four

Check out the best NCAA tournament plays from Illinois and UConn ahead of their Final Four matchup.

The Men's 2026 March Madness Pain Index The Men's 2026 March Madness Pain Index

Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.

Hour 4: Best of the Rest Hour 4: Best of the Rest

Freddie Coleman and David Dennis Jr. decipher who is the best team left on the Men's side of the NCAA Tournament. Freddie gives DDJ his Inconvenient Truths. Plus what was the most unreal play you have ever seen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1: Presidential Energy Hour 1: Presidential Energy

Freddie Coleman along with David Dennis Jr. are still in awe with the finish of Duke and UCONN yesterday. Myron Medcalf stops by the program. Plus the hour includes plenty of Kris Jenkins mentions, an elected school president and laundry impacting viewership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big Ten Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Michigan 87.7 - 3 35
Nebraska 77.0 5.5 7 28
Illinois 83.8 6 8 28
Michigan State 78.8 6.5 8 27
Wisconsin 83.0 9.5 11 24
Purdue 81.6 5.5 9 30
UCLA 77.1 10 12 24
Ohio State 79.3 12 13 21
Iowa 74.5 10.5 13 24
Indiana 78.2 14 14 18
Minnesota 69.4 17.5 18 15
USC 78.6 14 14 18
Washington 77.1 16.5 17 16
Rutgers 70.6 18.5 19 14
Northwestern 73.1 18 19 15
Oregon 70.8 20 20 12
Maryland 69.7 20.5 21 12
Penn State 73.7 20 20 12
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Keaton Wagler
  • Assists Per Game

    Keaton Wagler
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Keaton Wagler

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    David Mirkovic
  • Steals Per Game

    Keaton Wagler
  • Blocks Per Game

    Zvonimir Ivisic