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TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini basketball preps for top-15 battle and first legitimate test of the season

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini basketball preps for top-15 battle and first legitimate test of the season

Updated Nov 11, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing which games will affect the Big Ten standings this weekend

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing which games will affect the Big Ten standings this weekend

Updated Nov 7, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing 'mini shootout' potential between Illinois and Rutgers

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing 'mini shootout' potential between Illinois and Rutgers

Updated Oct 31, 2025

TUPPER"S TAKE: Illini Defense taking heat as struggles continue in Big Ten play

TUPPER"S TAKE: Illini Defense taking heat as struggles continue in Big Ten play

Updated Oct 27, 2025

(WAND) - On this edition of Tupper's Take, Mark & Jake discuss the struggling Illini football defense under coordinator Aaron Henry and why Bret Bielema may be wil… Read moreTUPPER"S TAKE: Illini Defense taking heat as struggles continue in Big Ten play

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing men's basketball close door practice with Florida

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing men's basketball close door practice with Florida

Updated Oct 24, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing (23) Illinois road trip to Washington

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing (23) Illinois road trip to Washington

Updated Oct 24, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illinois basketball's depth will help them compete in tough schedule

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illinois basketball's depth will help them compete in tough schedule

Updated Oct 20, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini coordinators will need perfect gameplan to hang with #1 Ohio State

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini coordinators will need perfect gameplan to hang with #1 Ohio State

Updated Oct 6, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Challenging battles ahead for Illini football following Indiana loss

TUPPER'S TAKE: Challenging battles ahead for Illini football following Indiana loss

Updated Sep 22, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini football growth parallels efforts by Indiana

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini football growth parallels efforts by Indiana

Updated Sep 17, 2025

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TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini basketball preps for top-15 battle and first legitimate test of the season

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini basketball preps for top-15 battle and first legitimate test of the season

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing which games will affect the Big Ten standings this weekend

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing which games will affect the Big Ten standings this weekend

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing 'mini shootout' potential between Illinois and Rutgers

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing 'mini shootout' potential between Illinois and Rutgers

TUPPER"S TAKE: Illini Defense taking heat as struggles continue in Big Ten play

TUPPER"S TAKE: Illini Defense taking heat as struggles continue in Big Ten play

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing why getting the run game going is important to success

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing why getting the run game going is important to success

Updated Sep 12, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing #9 Illinois game against Western Michigan and final score prediction

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing #9 Illinois game against Western Michigan and final score prediction

Updated Sep 12, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: "Heisman" Hank Beatty & cleaning up the offensive line

TUPPER'S TAKE: "Heisman" Hank Beatty & cleaning up the offensive line

Updated Sep 8, 2025

On this edition of Tupper's Take, Mark shares why Illini WR Hank Beatty has distinguished himself as one of the nation's most effective players early in the season. As… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: "Heisman" Hank Beatty & cleaning up the offensive line

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini aim to carry successes of season opener into first road test

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini aim to carry successes of season opener into first road test

Updated Sep 17, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing the possibility of CFP expansion to 28 teams

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing the possibility of CFP expansion to 28 teams

Updated Aug 18, 2025

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TUPPER"S TAKE: Illinois' #12 preseason ranking & wide receiver depth

TUPPER"S TAKE: Illinois' #12 preseason ranking & wide receiver depth

Updated Aug 12, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: The role of a deep RB core & Illinois' #12 preseason ranking

TUPPER'S TAKE: The role of a deep RB core & Illinois' #12 preseason ranking

Updated Aug 4, 2025

In this edition of Tupper's Take, Mark explains the depth of the Illini's running back group and why it plays a part in their preseason coaches poll ranking. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: The role of a deep RB core & Illinois' #12 preseason ranking

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Mihailo Petrovic officially signing with Illinois

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Mihailo Petrovic officially signing with Illinois

Updated Aug 1, 2025

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Tupper's Take: A bright future for Illini football - New signee & managing expectations

Tupper's Take: A bright future for Illini football - New signee & managing expectations

Updated Jul 29, 2025

(WAND) - In today's edition of Tupper's Take, Mark explains that Illinois football is trending the right direction for a successful future. Read moreTupper's Take: A bright future for Illini football - New signee & managing expectations

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Big 10 Media Day & Conference Preseason Rankings

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Big 10 Media Day & Conference Preseason Rankings

Updated Jul 21, 2025

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TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Illinois men's basketball midway through summer practices

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Illinois men's basketball midway through summer practices

Updated Jul 14, 2025

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TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing JC Andersons commitment to Ole Miss

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing JC Andersons commitment to Ole Miss

Updated Jul 5, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing why getting the run game going is important to success

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing why getting the run game going is important to success

Updated Sep 12, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing #9 Illinois game against Western Michigan and final score prediction

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing #9 Illinois game against Western Michigan and final score prediction

Updated Sep 12, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: "Heisman" Hank Beatty & cleaning up the offensive line

TUPPER'S TAKE: "Heisman" Hank Beatty & cleaning up the offensive line

Updated Sep 8, 2025

On this edition of Tupper's Take, Mark shares why Illini WR Hank Beatty has distinguished himself as one of the nation's most effective players early in the season. As… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: "Heisman" Hank Beatty & cleaning up the offensive line

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini aim to carry successes of season opener into first road test

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini aim to carry successes of season opener into first road test

Updated Sep 17, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing the possibility of CFP expansion to 28 teams

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing the possibility of CFP expansion to 28 teams

Updated Aug 18, 2025

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TUPPER"S TAKE: Illinois' #12 preseason ranking & wide receiver depth

TUPPER"S TAKE: Illinois' #12 preseason ranking & wide receiver depth

Updated Aug 12, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: The role of a deep RB core & Illinois' #12 preseason ranking

TUPPER'S TAKE: The role of a deep RB core & Illinois' #12 preseason ranking

Updated Aug 4, 2025

In this edition of Tupper's Take, Mark explains the depth of the Illini's running back group and why it plays a part in their preseason coaches poll ranking. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: The role of a deep RB core & Illinois' #12 preseason ranking

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Mihailo Petrovic officially signing with Illinois

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Mihailo Petrovic officially signing with Illinois

Updated Aug 1, 2025

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Tupper's Take: A bright future for Illini football - New signee & managing expectations

Tupper's Take: A bright future for Illini football - New signee & managing expectations

Updated Jul 29, 2025

(WAND) - In today's edition of Tupper's Take, Mark explains that Illinois football is trending the right direction for a successful future. Read moreTupper's Take: A bright future for Illini football - New signee & managing expectations

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Big 10 Media Day & Conference Preseason Rankings

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Big 10 Media Day & Conference Preseason Rankings

Updated Jul 21, 2025

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TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Illinois men's basketball midway through summer practices

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Illinois men's basketball midway through summer practices

Updated Jul 14, 2025

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TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing JC Andersons commitment to Ole Miss

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing JC Andersons commitment to Ole Miss

Updated Jul 5, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Breaking down revenue sharing

TUPPER'S TAKE: Breaking down revenue sharing

Updated Jun 30, 2025

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TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Ty Rodgers knee injury and how it could affect the 2025 roster

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Ty Rodgers knee injury and how it could affect the 2025 roster

Updated Jun 16, 2025

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TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing how school will possibly split up $20.5 million

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing how school will possibly split up $20.5 million

Updated Jun 14, 2025

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TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing the House vs. NCAA Settlement

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing the House vs. NCAA Settlement

Updated Jun 10, 2025

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TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing the big week for recruiting for Illinois football

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing the big week for recruiting for Illinois football

Updated May 24, 2025

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TUPPER'S TAKE:: Discussing Underwood & Bielema's contract extensions

TUPPER'S TAKE:: Discussing Underwood & Bielema's contract extensions

Updated May 16, 2025

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TUPPER'S TAKE: Should Illinois try to get Puff Johnson in transfer portal?

TUPPER'S TAKE: Should Illinois try to get Puff Johnson in transfer portal?

Updated May 12, 2025

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TUPPER'S TAKE: Transfers lift Illini MBB preseason projections

TUPPER'S TAKE: Transfers lift Illini MBB preseason projections

Updated May 9, 2025

TUPPER'S TAKE: Could the future of NIL change?

TUPPER'S TAKE: Could the future of NIL change?

Updated May 5, 2025

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TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing current recruiting for Illinois football and men's basketball

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing current recruiting for Illinois football and men's basketball

Updated Apr 21, 2025

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TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Illinois running back room with Josh McCray entering transfer portal

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Illinois running back room with Josh McCray entering transfer portal

Updated Apr 18, 2025

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TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Billy Riebock first year with Millikin football and his vision for the future

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Billy Riebock first year with Millikin football and his vision for the future

Updated Apr 18, 2025

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