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Locked On Illini - Daily Podcast On Illinois Fighting Illini Football & Basketball
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Locked on Illini podcast is your daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and sports insider info for the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Locked On Illini podcast will provide your daily Illinois Fighting Illini fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Illini. From the orange and blue buzz at Memorial Stadium to the exhilarating atmosphere of the State Farm Center, and everywhe ...
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On today's episode of Locked On Illini, we break down Illinois' recent victory over Central Michigan! From standout performances on offense to the defense stepping up in crucial moments, we dive into what went right for the Illini. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing—tune in as we also address the areas that need improvement moving forward. Get the fu…
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For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Factor Meals Hea…
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Welcome to Big 10 Squad! Hosted by Craig Shemon of Locked On Big 10, our Week Three episode brings you the latest analysis and updates from the heart of Big Ten football. Join Craig and a panel of experts from Locked On podcasts as they break down the week’s biggest games, highlight standout performances, and look ahead to the next set of matchups.…
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There has been talk that Brad Underwood may be having a coaching staff change in the very near future. we wanted to address the rumor for those that had not yet heard. Also, we dissect the keys to victory against CMU and what I want to see in the Illini's homecoming game on Saturday. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Il…
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Illini Hosting Sharpshooter This Weekend | Offensive Line Performance is a Concern! | Illini Podcast
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The Fighting Illini will be hosting 3 star Keaton Wagler over the weekend. Keaton is a 6'6'' guard who is both versatile and can shoot, both traits that Brad Underwood covets. Will the Illini push for a commitment? Also we have positional grades from the victory against Kansas. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois…
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The Illini are off to a 2-0 start and today we discuss Bret Bielema's faith in his coaching staff, in particular Aaron Henry. We also bring in Ted from @BigTenTed to discuss the Michigan Wolverines, Oregon Ducks and many more! Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! Join host …
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Does the Illini Victory Put Them Ahead of Schedule? | Should Illinois & NIU Play Each Other Every Year?
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The Illini are now 2-0 this season and on today's episode, Sunny re-evaluates his 7 win prediction and decides if he is ready to adjust that win total higher. Also, the NIU Huskies defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Would a in-state rivalry between Illinois and the Huskies be good for the sport, and also good for the IIlini? Welcome to Locked …
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What a night for the Illinois Fighting Illini! In a stunning upset, the Illini took down the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday evening. Join us as we break down the key moments that led to this incredible victory, from clutch plays on both sides of the ball to standout performances that turned the tide. We'll dive into how Illinois managed to pull off th…
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How Illini FB Can Upset Kansas [Predictions!] | Two Top Basketball Prospects Visiting Illinois
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Illinois basketball is making waves with top recruits Brandon Lee and Jacob Furphy visiting campus. Can these prospects elevate the team to new heights? This episode breaks down the Illinois Fighting Illini Football team's upcoming clash with the Kansas Jayhawks, spotlighting key players and strategies. We also explore Bret Bielema's program-buildi…
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Illinois Illini Basketball: Is the #2 Talent Ranking Accurate? Bart Torvik's latest ratings place Illinois Illini Basketball as the second most talented team, just behind UConn. Kent ( @CasualBigTen ) joins to debate whether this ranking is justified or simply a ploy for engagement. They also spotlight defensive coordinator Aaron Henry's upcoming t…
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Five-star guard Destiny Jackson commits to the Illini women's basketball team, choosing Illinois over top programs like Baylor and North Carolina. Is Shauna Green the best coach in Illinois athletics right now? Host Sunny Verma breaks down Jackson's commitment and its impact on the Illinois Illini's future. The episode highlights Shauna Green's rec…
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ILLINI FOOTBALL SELLS OUT MEMORIAL STADIUM FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2016 The Illini football team is making waves with a sold-out game against Kansas, marking the first sellout at Memorial Stadium since 2016. Ranked as having the 6th most passionate fan base in college sports, Illinois fans are showing their unwavering support. This episode covers …
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In this episode of Locked On Illini, Sunny Verma dives deep into Illinois football's impressive victory over Eastern Illinois last Thursday! 🚨 We break down the game with positional grades to highlight standout performances and identify areas for improvement. 🏆 Quarterbacks: How did they perform under pressure? 🏈 Running Backs: Did they dominate th…
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POSTGAME: Illinois Dominant in Victory Over Eastern Illinois in Season Opener | Illini Podcast
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The Fighting Illini kicked off their 2024 season with a dominating 45-0 victory over Eastern Illinois. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! Join host Sunny Verma as he brings you in-depth analysis, game previews, post-game breakdowns, and exclusive interviews with players, …
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Join host Craig Shemon from Locked On Big 10 for the premier episode of Big 10 Squad, your ultimate roundtable podcast dedicated to everything Big Ten football! In this week's episode, Craig is joined by a panel of experts from Locked On podcasts to break down all the latest news, matchups, and storylines from the Big Ten Conference. 🚀 What to Expe…
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This Might Be the Most Impressive Brad Underwood Stat Yet? | Illini vs Eastern Illinois Preview
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The twittersphere has brought forward a new stat for Brad Underwood that Sunny found so remarkable he had to discuss to kick off the show. Also, join us as we break down the upcoming Thursday night matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Eastern Illinois Panthers! We'll dive into key players to watch, strategies for both teams, and wha…
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Official 2024 Illini Football Season Preview Episode | Big Ten Week 1 Preview | Illini Podcast
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The Illini kick off their 2024 college football season in less than 48 hours, today Sunny does his official game by game predictions. Does he have them going to a bowl game? Also we welcome back Ted from @BigTenTed to preview the Big Ten and their first round of games this upcoming weekend. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all th…
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Illini Football WILL BEAT MICHIGAN & Other BOLD Predictions for the 2024 Season | Illini Podcast
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Join Sunny on this episode of Locked On Illini as he dives into his bold predictions for the 2024 Illinois Fighting Illini football season! From breakout players to must-watch games, Sunny shares his insights on what fans can expect this year. Will the Illini surprise the Big Ten? Find out as we break down the roster, coaching strategies, and key m…
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Tomislav Ivisic's Future Uncertain? Are the Illini Title Hopes at Risk? | Randolph, Paddock Cut
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In this episode of Locked On Illini, we explore Brad Underwood's comments last week about Tomislav Ivisic still not being cleared by the NCAA. If he isn't able to play, does that spell doom for the Illini next season? Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! Join host Sunny Ver…
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Could the Illini Flip This 4 Star (Top 100!) Linebacker Away from Ohio State? | Illini Podcast
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In this episode of the Locked On Illini podcast, we dive deep into why the Illinois Fighting Illini football program is making a strong push to flip 4-star recruit TJ Alford from the Ohio State Buckeyes. As one of the top linebacker prospects in the country, Alford has caught the attention of top programs, but Illinois is making a compelling case t…
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In this episode of Locked On Illini, we dive deep into the potential outcomes for the Illinois Fighting Illini football team this season. What’s the ceiling for the Illini under Coach Bielema? Could this be the year we make a serious run in the Big Ten? We’ll explore the best and worst-case scenarios for Illinois football, breaking down key players…
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Why Illinois vs Arkansas is the MOST INTRIGUING Game of 2024 | Can Penn St Win a Playoff Game?
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Get ready for an electrifying Thanksgiving clash as the Illinois Fighting Illini take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in one of the most anticipated college basketball games of 2024! 🏀🔥 In this video, I dive deep into why this Illinois vs. Arkansas matchup has me more excited than ever. With both teams bringing top-tier talent, strategic coaching, and a…
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The 2024 College Football Season is here and the BIG 10 is in for an exciting season. The hosts of the Locked On Podcast Network break down everything you need to know before the season kicks off. Can Michigan contest with Ohio State and Oregon? Who has College Football Playoff hopes? A full breakdown including the Illinois Fighting Illini, Indiana…
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The Ringer's Danny Chau produced a way too early 2028 Olympic preview and two of the Illini's freshmen were mentioned as possibly representing their teams. Will Riley of Canada and Kasparas Jakucionis of Lithuania. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! Join host Sunny Verma …
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Could HALF the Illini Roster One Day Play in the NBA? | Illini Players Performing in NFL Preseason
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Reports came out last week that there were six players on next year's Illini team that is being monitored by the NBA. On today's episode Sunny goes through the list of each individual player and attempts to figure out whether there is a future at the next level for them or not. Also, WR Isaiah Williams has another outstanding performance for the De…
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Duke vs Illinois Matchup Will Be PACKED With Future NBA STARS | Michigan St. Turning Things Around?
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The Duke versus Illinois showdown finally has a date. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden on February 22, 2025. The game will be packed with future NBA Stars including Cooper Flagg, Kasparas Jakucionis, and Will Riley. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! Join …
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Is This International Recruiting Success SUSTAINABLE for the Illini? | Football Defense Underrated?
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With Kasparas Jakucionius, Will Riley and Tomislav Ivisic, Illinois has 3 of the top 8 international recruits playing for the Orange and blue next season. In today's episode we discuss if the results of this offseason are sustainable in future seasons or if this was a year that was just international heavy by mistake. Welcome to Locked On Illini, y…
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Preseason Projections are MASSIVELY UNDERRATING This Illini Player's Impact | Illini Podcast
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Bart Torvik's offseason rankings came out and on today's episode I talk about how I feel about where he places the Illini (#20) along with us going player by player on the projected stats and two guys who I think are being criminally underrated. It's Tuesday, so of course we bring back Ted from @BigTenTed to discuss the Illini defense and then also…
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Did Brad Underwood Upgrade at Center? | Can Isaiah Williams Play Himself Onto the Detroit Lions?
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On today's episode of Locked On Illini, we talk about the center position. With Amani Hansberry playing well for the West Virginia Mountaineers in their overseas tournament, Greg Waddle from @sleepersmedia threw out a question on whether Amani would be the starting center on this upcoming season's Illini basketball team. Also, we bring on Jake Riep…
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Former Illini great Ayo Dosunmu is entering his fourth season in the NBA. In this weekend edition of Locked On Illini, Morris Bankston who covers the Bulls for @OnTapSportsNet , comes on the show to discuss Ayo's first three seasons and where he projects Ayo's career trajectory moving forward. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all…
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Illini Suffer Devastating Injury to Offense | Is Iowa the Most Underrated Team by Las Vegas Books?
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Less than 3 weeks until kickoff and the Fighting Illini got word that they will be without their perceived starting tight end Cole Rusk. Today we look into just how much of an impact this will have on the offense and the team overall. Also, we bring on Jeffrey (@Jeffreythegreek) from the Eyes on the Big Ten Podcast to give us a season preview for t…
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Today, we have an episode that many won't agree with. Host Sunny Verma lays out his reasons he thinks that the Fighting Illini and Brad Underwood should link themselves for the remainder of Brad's career. Later, Sunny is joined by Kent from @CasualBigTen who explains why Sunny may be a little too overzealous in trying to hand out a lifetiime contra…
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Locked On Illini with your host, Sunny Verma! In this episode, we bring on Austin Burklund from @Illinicast to dive into the crucial role of returning players for the Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team next season. Join us as we explore how Kylan Boswell, Ben Humrichous, and Ty Rodgers (and others) are s…
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Getting to Know Will Riley [Vlog Review] | Who Will Be the Top Big Ten Offenses? | Illini Podcast
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Will Riley was the focus of the latest Gatorade Vlog Series & today we review the different aspects of Will that we may not have known about him in the past. Also, @BigTenTed shows up for his weekly Tuesday segment and we discuss both the Illinois offense & the top offenses in the Big Ten conference. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show …
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Could the Illini Basketball Offense Be Even BETTER Next Season? | Kaden Feagin Breakout Season Coming?
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The Illini were one of the most fun offenses to watch last season, being ranked #1 in the Kenpom for the better part of the year. Today we talk about Tyler Underwood's interview on the Tay & Piper radio show and how he and the staff are always looking to innovate and be ahead of the competition. We then take a look at the Illini running back room t…
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In this short weekend episode, we discuss what might have been Kasparas Jakucionis' best game to date as he went for 37 points in the loss to France. Also we show some love to Rajeev Ram who won a gold medal in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! …
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Kasparas Jakucionis Ranking CRIMINALLY LOW | Illini Receive Basketball Crystal Ball | Illini Podcast
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24/7 Sports has finally updated their rankings and given both Kasparas Jakucionis and Tomislav Ivicic their respective rankings. Sunny talks about how he thinks one player might be rated a bit too low, and one a little too high. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! Join hos…
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Purdue? Hoosiers? UCLA? Assessing the Illini's Toughest Big Ten Competition in the Near Future
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In this episode of "Locked On Illini," hosts Sunny Verma and Kent ( @CasualBigTen ) discuss the Big Ten Conference announcing the destinations for the Big Ten Tournament the next few years. They then dive deep into which teams will be strong contenders in that time span. Join them as they analyze each team's prospects of clinching a Big Ten title o…
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How Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn Could Play a VITAL ROLE For the Illini | Last Minute Football Addition?
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The Illini Men's basketball team is going over a big roster turnover however there are still two guys remaining from last year's Elite Eight team. We dive deep into how Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn could be a game-changer for the Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team next year. Known for his strong attitude and dynamic personality, Dra brings more than jus…
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Next Illini Basketball Commit? | Did UCLA Make a Mistake w/ the Deshaun Foster Hire? [UCLA Preview]
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It's been over a month since Brad Underwood and Illinois have gotten a commitment to the basketball team, but with a target visiting on Thursday s it possible that they lock one down by the end of the week? Also we bring on Will Decker from @LAFBNetwork to provide us the UCLA football team preview. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show fo…
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Illini Show Up SHOCKINGLY LOW In Preseason Rankings? | FB Training Camp Begins | Illini Podcast
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Jon Rothstein released his preseason rankings of the Big Ten and he has Illinois currently ranked #8 which is a lot lower than most fans would expect. Is Jon hilariously out of touch or is there reason to believe Illinois may not finish as high as Illini fans want to think? Training camp starts for football and we discuss Zakhari Franklin being lim…
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Kasparas Jakucionis Continues Stellar Summer at FIBA EuroBaskets | Tyler Strain Breakout Year?
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Kasparas Jakucionius continues his stellar play at the FIBA Eurobasket tournaments and we go over some of the new skills he has shown but also highlight some of his weaker points to his game and how it may affect his first season at Illinois. Also, DB Tyler Strain's name has been mentioned by Head Coach Bret Bielema on multiple occasions and so we …
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What is it like to get credentialed for your first conference media week? Sunny & Abbie describe the details of what it's like from the minute you get your credential to going home in this fun weekend episode of Locked on Illini. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! Join ho…
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After winning 3 Rose Bowls as the Head Coach of the Wisconsin Badgers, it was reported in an article today that the relationship between the Head Coach and school has iced lately as the Badgers used some trickery which may or may not have been sportsmanlike in their October 25-21 victory over the Illini. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop s…
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What does the future of Illinois basketball recruiting look like? Today we look into @sleepersmedia video from last week and dissect whether the Brad Underwood and Orlando Antigua combination has been more flash than substance as suggested in the video. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football…
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(The What If Episode) Worst Case Scenarios for the Illini Men's Basketball Team | Illini Podcast
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Illini basketball fans have been riding high this offseason as we all seem to be very excited about what the men's roster has the potential to look like. But what if the moves do not pan out? We run down the worst case scenarios for each individual players and why we may need to temper our enthusiasm a bit. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-sto…
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Day one of Big Ten Media Days is complete and before they shut down the lights at Lucas Oil Stadium, I wanted to give a quick recap of some of initial impressions given. Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! Join host Sunny Verma as he brings you in-depth analysis, game prev…
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Big Ten Media days are here and I'll be there! In today's episode I'll discuss what kinds of questions I'll have for Illini Head Coach Bret Bielema and also some of the other information I will be seeking from the other speakers there. I'll also comment on the Illini making two new football coaching hires and offering 2028 basketball prospect Cole …
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Why the Illini Are Prioritizing Cayden Boozer (Not His Brother?) | Ohio State 2024 Season Preview
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In today's episode, Sunny once again takes a look at the latest recruitment strategy of Brad Underwood and the Fighting Illini as they have decided to focus their efforts on Cayden Boozer and not his highly rated brother, Cameron. We then kick off our Big Ten Preview series as JR from @OhioStateVOCFB joins to give us the lowdown on the Buckeyes ros…
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