Illinois Fighting Illini
28-8 - 2nd in Big Ten2026 Schedule
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Your men's Final Four guide: Illinois-UConn, Arizona-Michigan (with predictions!)
We run through every team's keys to advancing to the championship game -- and their potential fatal flaws.
ESPN talent predict men's Final Four winners, national champion
We surveyed 44 reporters and analysts, and there is one clear favorite to cut down the nets in Indianapolis.
How UConn-Illinois, Arizona-Michigan will be decided in men's Final Four
The road ends in Indianapolis. ESPN's college basketball experts break down keys to the national semifinals.
Hour 2: Late To Your Own Wedding
Gabe Neitzel and Andre Snellings in for Freddie and Harry are joined by Mel Kiper Jr. as the NFL Draft approaches. Callers tell us a time they were late for something important in honor of Royals Catcher Carter Jensen being scratched from lineup because he overslept. Plus Hit That Number! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Illinois' defense be too much for UConn?
Jeff Borzello previews the matchup and what it could mean for Illinois moving forward.
John Calipari: All the Final Four coaches have done 'unbelievable jobs'
John Calipari gives his thoughts on the Final Four teams and who he thinks will win it all.
Hour 3: Roger Powell Jr.
Canty, Freddie Coleman, & Harry Douglas welcome Roger Powell Jr. to the show to talk about his Final Four run on the 2005 Illini as well as his hopes that he can lead Valparaiso to a title of its own. Do you prefer cruises or airplanes? We discuss the impact Luka Doncic's injury will have on the NBA playoffs this season and ply Can He or Canty to wrap up the hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Ms. Idyllic
Michelle joins the show LIVE from the airport as she's about to fly out to Indianapolis to watch Illinois take on UConn in the Final Four. Dan Graziano joins us in studio to tell us why we should be paying more attention to a potential Ravens-Lamar rift and if the Eagles can put the toothpaste back in the tube. I'm Over It: Why are we making documentaries for things that just happened? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: Get After Gabe
Randy Scott and Gabe Neitzel in for Freddie and Harry try to figure out what makes Jalen Hurts so polarizing??? The fellas tell us if it is a Good Take or a Hot Take. Plus an update on Puka Nacua. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to bet Saturday's national semifinal games: Who will win the rematch between Illinois and UConn?
Will the Illini get revenge for the loss to UConn back in November? Is the total too high in the late game?
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 | 70.5 | 19 | 20 | 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 |
2021 Team Leaders
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