The Champaign Room: for Illinois Fighting Illini fans Podcast
1) Balanced Diet: Illini Hoops Rebounds Against IU
Illini men's basketball bounces back with a blowout win over the hated Hoosiers, the Big Ten race is still murky, and we preview Illinois' west coast road trip.
2) Brawl in Breslin: My Outlook on Illini Basketball Remains the Same
I recap Illinois' overtime loss at Michigan State, discuss the Illini's tournament ceiling, and weigh in on the critiques of Brad Underwood and why regular season success still matters. I also revisit...Show More
3) Is Illinois the Best Team in the Big Ten?
The Illini topple another top-five team away from Champaign, Wagler continues to wow, and Illinois basketball is off to its best start in 20 years.
4) Wagler Wows, Authors All-Time Illinois Moment
The Champaign Room's Robby Nardini and Brandt Dolce join me to discuss Keaton Wagler's legendary performance at Purdue, the Fighting Illini's historic offensive output, and why this season feels diffe...Show More
5) Keaton keys Illinois’ surge
The Champaign Room's Pleas Honeywood & Brandt Dolce are back with me to review the past week in Illini hoops, including how they have exceeded early season expectations, the ascent of Keaton Wagler, a...Show More
6) Illini Hoops Handles Its Business
Drew gloats about another Bears win over the Packers and reviews a fantastic weekend of Illini basketball.
7) Portal Season: Houser, Bailey Highlight Illinois' Early Moves
I highlight the flurry of early transfer portal moves for Illini football, including the commitment of QB Katin Houser and the return of safety Matthew Bailey. I also recap the resumption of Big Ten p...Show More
8) The Final Note: Illinois Wins Music City Bowl to End 2025
The Champaign Room's Pleas Honeywood & Don Glenn join me to revisit Illinois' Music City Bowl victory versus Tennessee. We also discuss Luke Altmyer's legacy and briefly look towards the 2026 season.
9) Arch Nemesis: Illini Maul Mizzou, Keep Braggin' Rights
This week I recap Monday's record-breaking Braggin' Rights win over Mizzou and discuss why the rivalry should continue. I also revisit an historic win for Shauna Green and preview the women's Big Ten ...Show More
10) Husker Don't: Fan Overreaction Ramps Up After Nebraska Loss
The Champaign Room's Brandt Dolce joins me to recap men's basketball's loss to Nebraska, examine Illinois' most concerning defensive stat, and discuss Illini fan overreactions. We also review a winnin...Show More