Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Jeremy Werner previews Saturday's Cannon Trophy game between Illinois and Purdue with GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Dienhart break down Purdue's immense struggles in Year Two under Ryan Walters, the former Illinois defensive coordinator, and the temperature in West Lafayette entering Saturday's game at Illinois. Wagner and Werner then answer a six-pack of quest...

All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Saturday's Illinois game against Purdue and takes listener-submitted questions. Leman talks about a crazy weekend in college football, including the Big Ten, and how it impacts Illinois. He then breaks down why Purdue has had so many issues and what Illinois must do to get back the Cannon Trophy. Le...

Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner and Derek Piper discuss their biggest takeaways from Big Ten Basketball Media Days. The guys break down comments from Brad Underwood, Shauna Green, and more! Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with The 200 Level's Mike Carpenter, who wrote a new book on his life as an Illini basketball fan. Carpenter discusses his inspiration behind the book, his process and what he learned about his connection with Illini basketball. Then the guys discuss the outlook for the 2024-25 Illini basketball team and a 4-1 start for the Illini football team. Follow th...

All-American linebacker and Big Ten Network analyst J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to break down the concerns and positives from Illini football's 21-7 loss at Penn State. Leman discusses the Illini's struggles in the trenches and how, despite that, they were able to stay in the game deep into the fourth quarter. Leman and Werner then look ahead to next week's game at Purdue, Ryan W...

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper joins Jeremy Werner to break down what four-star Class of 2025 guards Keaton Wagler and Brandon Lee bring to Illinois basketball. He breaks down why the Illini prioritized them and who could be next in their Class of 2025 efforts. Piper and Werner then discuss the official departure of assistant coach Tim Anderson and what it means for Brad Underwood's program. Follow...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Lions247's Tyler Donohue and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner to preview Saturday's primetime matchup of No. 19 Illinois at No. 9 Penn State. Donohue breaks down what this game means for Penn State, the impact of first-year coordinators Andy Kotelnicki and Tom Allen, the growth of Drew Allar, the strengths and question marks on defense and the keys to PSU wi...

Illini Inquirer football analyst and All-American linebacker J Leman reacts to Illinois football's 31-24 overtime win at Nebraska. Leman breaks down what stood out about Barry Lunney Jr. and Aaron Henry's play-calling, an improved run game, Luke Altmyer's continued emergence as a top-tier quarterback and late-game execution. Leman then looks ahead to a top-20 matchup with No. 19 Illinois heading t...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to the Illini's upset win of No. 22 Nebraska in Lincoln. The guys break down the strong performance from Luke Altmyer, Pat Bryant, and the Illinois defense in one of the most impressive wins of the Bret Bielema era. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36g...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner previews No. 24 Illinois and No. 22 Nebraska with Husker247's Mike Schaefer and Joey Wagner. Schaefer breaks down the Nebraska angles for Friday's top-25 matchup against Illinois, including how Matt Rhule has revitalized the Cornhuskers program, what has stood out about 5-star freshman QB Dylan Raiola, why the defense has been dominant and the keys against the Illin...

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper joins Jeremy Werner to discuss the status of Illinois basketball assistant coach Tim Anderson and what his potential departure would mean for the program. Piper then updates the Illini's recruiting efforts, including official visits for 2025 prospects Keaton Wagler, Brandon Lee and Trey Maddox as well as the latest with target Jacob Furphy. Illinois sophomore guard Dr...

All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois football's win over Central Michigan and previews a top-25 matchup at Nebraska. Leman discusses a dominant day for the defensive front against CMU, continued promise in the passing attack and running game issues. Leman then breaks down keys for the No. 24-ranked Illini against No. 22 Neb...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down the Illini's 30-9 homecoming win over Central Michigan including what they learned and another strong defensive performance. They then discuss next week's matchup on Friday night at Nebraska. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 30%...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks with Central Michigan radio play-by-play man Adam Jaksa, who previews the Chippewas road game at Illinois on Saturday, breaking down expectations in Year Six under head coach Jim McElwain, Iowa transfer QB Joe Labas, CMU's offensive weapons and the defense. Werner and Joey Wagner answer a six-pack of questions about Illinois football entering Saturday's homeco...

All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois football's 23-17 win over Kansas. Leman breaks down what the win means for the program, what stood out about the defense's big day, what changed for an offense that struggled until a clutch fourth quarter and what the win says about the team with the schedule ahead. Follow the Illini Inq...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to the Illini's upset win of No. 19 Kansas in front of a sold out crowd at Memorial Stadium. The guys break down the strong performance from the Illinois defense in one of the most impressive wins of the Bret Bielema era. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit....

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner plays clips from five-star Whitney Young guard Destiny Jackson's announcement that she has committed to Illinois women's basketball. Then Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the impact of Illinois women's basketball landing five-star Chicago Whitney Young guard Destiny Jackson, how Illinois won the recruitment, how she fits the program's long-term and who could be next i...

Phog.net's Michael Swain joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to break down No. 19 Kansas entering Saturday's 6 p.m. kickoff at Illinois. Swain breaks down what makes KU's offense so good, the impact of a coordinator change, their question marks, the challenge of KU's experienced secondary and the keys to the Jayhawks leaving Champaign with a win. Then Werner and Joey Wagner discuss six questions...

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Illinois basketball's exhibition game at Ole Miss, season ticket sales and fall workouts. Then the guys break down Illinois basketball's 2024-25 backcourt, including hype for freshman Kasparas Jakucionis, how Kylan Boswell complements the young NBA Draft prospect and how Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn fits into the backcourt rotation. Follow the Illini In...

All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to Illinois football's 45-0 rout of Eastern Illinois. Leman gives his five biggest takeaways from the rout over an FCS opponent, including some standout performances on either side of the ball. Leman then previews Saturday's huge home game against No. 22 Kansas and breaks down some keys to Il...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down the Illini's 45-0 season-opening win over Eastern Illinois including some unexpected snap counts for certain players and discuss next week's matchup with Kansas. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper break down Illinois Basketball's wing position group heading into the 2024-2025 hoops season, including expectations for Ty Rodgers, five-star freshman Will Riley and Louisville transfer Tre White. Joey Wagner then joins the guys for an Illini All-Big Ten Football draft heading into the season opener against Eastern Illinois. Follow the Illini Inquir...

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to preview Illinois Football's season opener versus Eastern Illinois. Leman also answers listener submitted questions about all things Illini! Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NKa

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner give their bold takes for the 2024 Illini Football season including post season awards and stat leader predictions.   Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper break down Illinois basketball's official nonconference schedule including some elite matchups on national TV. The guys then discuss the Illini frontcourt and how the pieces fit each other, including Tomislav Ivisic and Morez Johnson Jr. battling at the five, what Ben Humrichous brings at the four and how Carey Booth fits in. Follow the Illini Inqui...