Tomorrow night, the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini hit the road to take on the Northwestern Wildcats in a BIG Big Ten showdown! Illinois comes into this matchup riding a season-best five-game win streak and looking to extend their momentum against a familiar rival.The Illini boast one of the best offenses in the conference and are clicking on both ends of the floor, eager to add another chapter to their rivalry with Northwestern. Will Illinois continue their surge and keep the streak alive, or will Northwestern pull off a home upset? Let’s break this one down!Cody breaks down the last two wins for Illinois over Rutgers and Iowa and the growth they've displayed in January in this edition of From Beyond Champaign.

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Illinois basketball is turning the page to a new year with big expectations and even bigger questions. After a strong start and plenty of national buzz, the Illini are stepping into the heart of the season where hype turns into reality.In this episode, Cody breaks down where Illinois stands right now after straight wins to close out 2025, what’s working, what needs to improve, and the biggest storylines to watch as Big Ten conference play heats up. Can this team stay consistent, handle the pressure, and prove they belong among the elite?

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Illinois went into the matchup as the favorite, but Nebraska had other plans. In a shocking Big Ten showdown, the Cornhuskers pulled off a huge upset over the Illini 83-80, flipping expectations and shaking up the conference picture.From clutch plays to momentum-shifting moments, this game had everything — and Illinois couldn’t recover when it mattered most. Was this Nebraska’s statement win, or a major missed opportunity for Illinois?Cody reacts to the loss and more on this edition of From Beyond Champaign.LINKS: https://linktr.ee/cody.illini