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Locked On Illini - Daily Podcast On Illinois Fighting Illini Football & Basketball

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Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Brett Bielema
Central Michigan
Keaton Wagler
Brad Underwood
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Aaron Henry
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Bret Bielema
Terrence Shannon Jr.
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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 blu... more

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Week 5 will be major for the Big 10! The top game in the country is the Oregon Ducks taking on the Penn State Nittany Lions. The USC Trojans are traveling to the Illinois Fighting Illini, the Ohio State Buckeyes are visiting the Washington Huskies an... more

It’s fight on vs. the Fighting Illini! No. 21 USC comes to Champaign to face No. 23 Illinois in a massive Homecoming showdown. Sunny Verma from Locked On Illini teams up with Marc Kulkin from Locked On USC to preview the matchup. 

It’s fight on vs. ... more

Illinois fans, there’s a big NCAA decision looming that could reshape both football and basketball rosters: the proposed 5-for-5 rule, giving players five years to play five seasons.

In today’s episode: Why Brad Underwood and Bret Bielema keep bring... more

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Illinois football fans need some optimism, and Sunny is here to deliver it. After a tough 63–10 loss to Indiana, many Illini fans are down on the season — but there are real reasons for hope.

In today’s episode: Injury updates on Xavier Scott, Kaleb... more

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Recent Guests

Spencer McLaughlin
Host at Locked On College Football
Locked On Podcast Network
Episode: DISRESPECT: Bret Bielema’s Illini = Top 10 Team… Why Doesn’t America Believe? | Illini Podcast
Jeremy Werner
Expert covering Illinois sports, particularly football and basketball
Illini Inquirer, 247 Sports
Episode: FLAG PLAYERS!: Predicting 2025's Breakout Stars with Jeremy Werner | Illini Podcast
Roman Tomashoff
Host of Locked On Huskies
Locked On Podcast Network
Episode: Big 10 SQUAD - PREDICTING Conference Leaders in 2025!
Mark Kolkin
Host of Locked On Trojans
Locked On Podcast Network
Episode: Big 10 SQUAD - PREDICTING Conference Leaders in 2025!
Jacob Goens
Host of Locked On Hoosiers
Locked On Podcast Network
Episode: Big 10 SQUAD - PREDICTING Conference Leaders in 2025!
Zach Seiko
Host of Locked On Nittany Lions
Locked On Podcast Network
Episode: Big 10 SQUAD - PREDICTING Conference Leaders in 2025!
Trent Condon
Host of Locked On Hawkeyes
Locked On Podcast Network
Episode: Big 10 SQUAD - PREDICTING Conference Leaders in 2025!
Nick Arvin
New member of the Locked On Podcast Network
Locked On Boilermakers
Episode: Big 10 SQUAD - PREDICTING Conference Leaders in 2025!
Xavier Scott
All-Big Ten defensive back for Illinois, returning for the upcoming season
Illinois Fighting Illini Football
Episode: FUTURE STARTING PG? 4 Star Ethan Brown Visiting Illini On Official Visit | Xavier Scott Legacy

Hosts

Sunny Verma
Regular host known for engaging commentary and insightful analysis on Illinois sports, particularly football and basketball.
Spencer McLaughlin
Co-host with a focus on in-depth discussions regarding Illinois athletics and connections to broader college sports narratives.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Great Illini podcast

    I live in California so it’s hard to get local updates on Illini sports. Sunny does a great job! I listen in the car on my commute.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dandshin
    United Statesa month ago
  • Outstanding!! A MUST for Illini Fans!

    Sonny does a fantastic job! He’s definitely a line of Fan, which puts in appreciated positive spin on the news, he goes into an incredible amount of depth for a near daily podcast, he’s always upbeat, never Mr. Negative, and he’s got a lot of great insights! Great radio voice as well. This has become my favorite Illini podcast after Saturday Sports Talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E2CU
    United States2 months ago
  • Easy listening!

    Sunny does a great job giving me a daily update on whats happening with my Illini! quick and easy listen. keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jolly Samuel
    United States5 months ago
  • Sunny is cute.

    Love the every day Illini content and while I normally watch the YouTube version on my big screen tv so I can see Sunny’s cute face, I also listen on here everytime I’m in my car.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kent peterson
    United States6 months ago
  • MUST Listen

    You’re not an Illini fan if you aren’t listening to Sunny. Dude is the best Illini coverage out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PresidentTopGun
    United States6 months ago

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The host's engaging personality, especially Sunny's, resonates well with the audience, creating a favorable connection and community feel.
Listeners appreciate the daily updates and in-depth coverage provided by the hosts, highlighting the show as an essential resource for Illinois sports news.
Fans express gratitude for the insider information and analysis, particularly alumni who find it hard to keep up with the local sports scene.
Listeners commend the podcast for being informative and easy to digest, making it suitable for commuting or casual listening.

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#134
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Apple Podcasts
#163
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DISRESPECT: Bret Bielema’s Illini = Top 10 Team… Why Doesn’t America Believe? | Illini Podcast
Q: If Illinois is able to sweep the next few games up until that Ohio State game, what do you think that means for their ranking?
If they win both upcoming games, people will start to recognize Illinois as a top 10 team in college football.
DISRESPECT: Bret Bielema’s Illini = Top 10 Team… Why Doesn’t America Believe? | Illini Podcast
Q: Do you think that's what it's going to take for Illinois to finally be acknowledged as a legitimate top 10 team or are they going to have to win the game after against USC?
It depends on what kind of respect you're trying to garner, but to be viewed as a top team, they may need to show competitiveness against teams like Ohio State.
Can Illinois Fighting Illini Start 3-0? | Big 10 Squad
Q: Does Wisconsin have any chance against Alabama?
Trent thinks there's no chance and that it will be a drubbing, while Spencer believes that if Wisconsin can elevate their game, they might have a chance.
Can Illinois Fighting Illini Start 3-0? | Big 10 Squad
Q: Who's competing with Ohio State this year?
Jacob believes it should be Oregon, while Zach prefers Penn State.
Is This Illini Football Turnaround Sustainable? | Nebraska vs Illinois Week!
Q: What are your thoughts on Brett and how he builds a team?
Ted believes Brett is one of the best developers in the Big 10 and that his style fits well with the conference, but he also needs to raise the recruiting profile.

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