In this episode I highlight the flurry of early transfer portal moves for Illini football, including the departure of kicker David Olano (7:27), the addition of QB Katin Houser (11:17), an impact signing on the offensive line (21:03) and the return of Matthew Bailey (27:22) -- plus breaking portal news during the show (31:03)!

I also recap men's basketball's win at Penn State and the Keaton Wagler's impact (37:10) as well as break down a pair of ranked matchups for women's basketball and review the program's historic start at the season's midway point (50:21).

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The Champaign Room's Pleas Honeywood & Don Glenn join me to revisit Illinois' Music City Bowl victory versus Tennessee. We also discuss the legacies of Luke Altmyer & Bret Bielema and briefly look towards the 2026 season.

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On this episode of “Oskee Talk” I revisit Monday’s Braggin’ Rights beatdown of Mizzou, reminisce about the history of the rivalry & discuss why the series should continue before previewing the non-conference finale versus Southern.

I also recap women’s hoops closing out their non-conference schedule and spotlight the latest accomplishment by Shauna Green as well as preview Sunday’s upcoming game with Purdue.

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The Champaign Room's Brandt Dolce joins me to recap men's basketball's performances against Ohio State (8:56) and Nebraska (12:12), examine Illinois' most concerning defensive stat (19:50), and discuss Illini fan overreactions (28:21). We scrutinize Brad Underwood's stubbornness (30:58) and more officiating nonsense (38:29) before previewing next week's matchup with Mizzou (50:09).

We also revisit a Braggin' Rights win for women's hoops (55:11) and look ahead to their final games of 2025 (60:59). I end the show by reviewing the latest football roster moves ahead of the Music City bowl (66:33).

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Brandt Dolce of The Champaign Room rejoins me to recap Illinois' men's basketball win over Tennessee in Nashville (3:42), discuss Brad Underwood's offensive template (23:02) and the challenging schedule ahead (34:21), and preview this week's Big Ten matchups versus Ohio State (41:11) and Nebraska (48:39).

We also break women's basketball's dominant win against Indiana (61:09), the Illini's "magic number" (64:35), and preview their upcoming matchup with Mizzou (69:14).

Finally, we look ahead to the Music City Bowl (74:25) and discuss this season's CFP controversy (88:28) and why nobody seems to want outcomes decided on the field (96:33).

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On this bonus episode I’m joined by Evan & Ruston Pierce from TheVolBros.com to preview Saturday’s Top 25 tilt with Tennessee. The guys provide early-season observations of the Volunteers and explain why they don’t like the timing of this game.

We also discuss each team’s overhauled rosters and how they’ve meshed, the Illini’s shooting woes, the position battle that could determine the winner, and which under-the-radar player could help swing the game for Tennessee.

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Brandt Dolce of TheChampaignRoom.com joins me to analyze the future outlook of Illinois football, including potential staff upheaval and offseason roster needs. We review this historic stretch of Illini football and what it means for program stability as well as look at possible bowl destinations.

We recap men's basketball's loss to UConn and examine who can emerge as a "big shot" maker heading into the toughest portion of the schedule. Finally, we break down women's hoops' win over LeMoyne -- including an achievement not seen this millennium.

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On this episode I recap Illinois football’s victory over Maryland (2:44), highlighting Luke Altmyer’s rise in the Illini record books (8:27) and noting that the program is currently in one of its most successful stretches (17:11). I also preview Illinois’ upcoming game against Wisconsin (21:32), analyze the Badgers’ unusually poor offense (26:24), and offer a score prediction for Saturday’s matchup (31:33).

I also review men’s basketball’s win over Colgate (33:37), spotlighting David Mirkovic’s record-setting game and Keaton Wagler’s strong start (36:13). I look ahead to Wednesday’s Top-15 matchup with Alabama in Chicago (41:01). I also recap women’s basketball’s strange shooting night against Oregon State (47:43) and preview the Field Trip game against Murray State (50:15).

I end the show by recognizing Illinois women’s soccer team for its historic season (53:21).

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On this episode I recognize women's soccer's first NCAA Tournament berth since 2013 (2:47) before revisiting Illinois' thrilling victory over Texas Tech in Champaign (5:46), including a milestone win for Brad Underwood (9:05).

I also spotlight standout performances from Tech's JT Toppin (13:38) and Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic (18:40) as well as the terrific starts for Kylan Boswell and Keaton Wagler (19:42) before looking ahead to Friday night's game versus Colgate (25:29)

I wrap up by recapping the latest notes from Illinois football and previewing the Fighting Illini's matchup with Maryland (31:15).

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On this episode I look back on men's basketball's blowout win over Florida Gulf Coast (3:30), including impressive starts from freshmen David Mirkovic and Keaton Wagler (10:37) and Zvonimir Ivisic claiming a spot in Illini history (16:52). I also preview the matchup with #11 Texas Tech (21:06), examine the value of an Illini win (30:30), and recap women's basketball's victory over Illinois State (37:20).

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