Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson break down Illinois' 13-9 loss to Purdue, and where it all went wrong for the Illini. They discuss Bret Bielema's decision to punt on 4th & 2, which yielded the same result after a similar decision against Maryland. Hear from Bielema on that call, plus more on Josh McCray's career day, an improved secondary, and more.

CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) -- In episode 79 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson recap Illinois football's 20-17 walk-off loss to Maryland on a game winning field goal, as the Illini fall to 1-3 on the season, 1-1 in the Big Ten.

Andy Olson and Marlee Wierda breakdown Illinois Football's road loss to Virginia, making the first losing streak under Bret Bielema. They talk Art Sitkowski being forced to pass 45 times, the secondary having fits with Virginia's Armstrong, and eye-catching running performances from Chase Brown and Josh McCray.

Illinois Football was 'run off the road' by the Roadrunners in their second game of the season, falling 37-30 to UTSA at Memorial Stadium. Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda, and Andy Olson are breaking it down on Episode 77 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast, discussing Art Sitkowski's encore performance, where it went wrong for Illinois, and more.

The WCIA 3-in-1 Podcast is back after a summer break, and Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda, and Andy Olson are recapping the first win of the Bret Bielema era. Illinois defeated Nebraska 30-22 on Saturday. They break down the win, several standout players, and the impressive performance that led the Illini to college football's first win, and a 1-0 start to the season.

After the year that was, Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman had plenty to say in his annual Media Roundtable event. Marlee Wierda spoke 1-on-1 with Whitman to recap the meeting, and discussed everything from COVID-19 to Name, Image, and Likeness. They also touch on Bret Bielema's hire, the search for a third assistant basketball coach, men's hockey possibilities, facility renovations, sports gambling, and more. 

In episode 74 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod, Cumberland head coach Lucas Watkins, Paxton-Buckley-Loda head coach Josh Pritchard, Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley head coach Mike Allen and Mahomet-Seymour head coach Jon Adkins spend 40 minutes talking about the unique COVID-19 spring football season. 

CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) -- In episode 73 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson take a look back at the Illinois basketball season, both the good and bad. The Illini certainly made history in 2020-21 but an early second round exit in the NCAA tournament is leaving Illini Nation wanting more.

The WCIA 3-in-1 podcast is celebrating one year! Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda, and Andy Olson catch up with a former podcast host and WCIA 3 weekend anchor, Craig Choate. They discuss a year in the pandemic, Illinois sports, and everything else in between. No dull moment in this episode with plenty of hot takes! 

It's the final Sunday Fast Break of the 2020-21 season, after the Illini get knocked out of the NCAA Tournament following a 71-58 loss to Loyola. Marlee Wierda and former Illini Trent Meacham break down the loss, and the season as a whole. They delve into Ayo Dosunmu's career, and where he's headed at the NBA level, including what Kofi Cockburn might decide for his pro career. With one season in the books, and other on the horizon, they also chat about the future of the program and where it's headed under head coach Brad Underwood.