On the heels of a disappointing loss to Washington, we preview this week's matchup with Rutgers.
The Illini head out west to take on the Huskies. How will they respond after the bye week?
The #1 Ohio State Buckeyes are in town and Mikey Dudek rejoins the pod to preview the matchup. Shock the world.
After a huge win over ranked USC, the message is simple this week...We will not fall victim to Purdue in a trap game. We will not fall victim to Purdue in a trap game. We will not fall victim to Purdue in a trap game.
We look ahead at Fox Big Noon Kickoff's matchup vs. USC on the heels of an ugly beatdown in Bloomington.
Robert Rosenthal joins the pod to preview this week's matchup with the Hoosiers and discuss what he'll do to celebrate if the Illini can pull off the upset.
Robert Rosenthal joins us to discuss the $100 million gift from Larry Gies, stadium renovations, early season impressions, and more.
The #11 Illini head to Durham for their first road test of the season. We've got the full preview...matchups, storylines, and our predictions for Saturday's game vs. Duke.
Expectations are sky-high for your preseason #12 Fighting Illini. We dive into the roster, the schedule, and our season predictions in this 2025 preview episode.
The Illini are looking to secure their 10th win in a primetime New Year's Eve bowl game. We dissect the matchup with #15 South Carolina, give our predictions, and talk Cheez-Its.
Playing football in a baseball stadium? Almost sounds crazier than Illini football being 8-3.
Can the Illini win another road game to get to 8-3? Where will we be bowling? Is this season real life?
We're back after the bye week to talk bowl projections and preview this week's matchup with Michigan State.
The Gophers come to Champaign on a 3-game winning streak. Can the Illini snap both their streak and their oars?
Win and we are no longer living in a land of logic and reason. Lose and we won't bat an eye. Time to take a swing at #1!
A century of Illini football at Memorial Stadium has culminated in this moment...a chance to knock off the defending national champs in front of a sold out crowd. For Red Grange. For Bob Zuppke. For Illini fans everywhere.
The big drum, little cannon game is back, and this year it features Chick-fil-A sandwiches. We've got analysis, predictions, and more!
Illinois brings the best record in college football into Happy Valley to take on the Nittany Lions. We still don't know what "white out...energy" is. Also, Tom Allen's voice is too raspy to call plays. These are just the facts. Don't be mad.
Come for the Nebraska preview, stay for the Engine 77 stories with Robert Rosenthal
On the heels of our big win over Kansas, Central Michigan comes into Champaign seeking a homecoming upset. What the Chippewas don't know is we have a secret weapon and it comes in the form of a Mikey Dudek pregame speech.
Zia Karim
You guys are still assuming OSU are the B1G East champions. Michigan has the better defense.