Keepin’ It Orange & Blue

Ryan believes this is the year Brad Underwood and the Illinois Fighting Illini finally break through to the Final Four. 🔶🔷 Ryan and @illiniduce break down why this roster feels different — leadership, depth, and a chip on their shoulder. Do you agree the #Illini are ready to take that next step? 📺 Watch the full episode here → https://www.youtube.com/live/He2AZ8kL578 #illini #IllinoisBasketball #BradUnderwood #KIOB #200Columns #IllinoisHoops #CollegeBasketball #IlliniNation #NCAA #B1G #MarchMadness #FightingIllini

Illinois rolls into the bye week at 6–3 after a commanding 35–13 win over Rutgers, and the defense finally shows up. Ryan and @illiniduce break down what changed, who stood out, and why the Illini are trending toward another bowl season. Then it’s all hoops — full Illinois basketball season preview, player breakdowns, and bold predictions for Brad Underwood’s squad heading into 2025–26. #illini #KIOB #200Columns #IllinoisFootball #IllinoisBasketball #B1G #CollegeFootball

Can Illinois’ defense be fixed — or will the Illini have to win in spite of it? Ryan and Kevin break down what went wrong against Washington, why the offense isn’t the issue, and what Aaron Henry’s unit must change heading into the final stretch. 🏈 In this clip: Why Illinois’ “bend but don’t break” defense is failing How special teams and offense are masking major issues Missed chances that could’ve flipped the Washington game What adjustments the Illini need to make before Rutgers 🎥 Watch the full episode: 👉 YouTube 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4N0L4IPYbcMshZWhO3qZ2g?si=PfWjajitTHay2R7pl_cbjA 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keepin-it-orange-and-blue-ep-166/id1682825264?i=1000733702077 #illini #IllinoisFootball #KIOB #200Columns #KeepinItOrangeAndBlue #CollegeFootball #B1G #BigTen #Defense #FootballAnalysis #SportsPodcast #IlliniNation #IllinoisVsWashington