After the glow of Friday night’s win over Iowa fades off, what can Illini basketball fans glean about the rest of the team’s gauntlet left this year? Have they finally turned the corner? Mike ponders on the latest episode of The 200 Level.
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Busted Stuff (11/27/23) – The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast
It's time for the annual Illini football post-mortem, and sadly, this one comes before bowl season. Mike Carpenter reacts to a wild 45-43 loss to Northwestern that encapsulated the frustrations of Bret Bielema's third year. With a loss of momentum and veteran stars departing for the NFL, how can Illinois football find its way to consistency?