Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 31-0 win over Chattanooga. The guys discuss the passing-game progress under Barry Lunney Jr. and Tommy DeVito, a dominant defense and a huge stretch coming up against Big Ten West contenders Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner previews Thursday night's game between Illinois and Chattanooga with Mocs beat writer Gene Henley and Joey Wagner. Henley breaks down what makes the Mocs a top-10 FCS program and how they can challenge Illinois. Wagner breaks down the top storylines of the game from Illinois' side. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https...

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper joins Jeremy Werner to preview four-star 2023 guard Dra Gibbs-Lawthorn's official visit. Piper breaks down why Gibss-Lawthorn is a top target, how he'd fit with Illinois and the Illini's competition. The guys also discuss Zacharie Perrin's delay in getting to Illinois and the top storylines entering start of 20-hour workout weeks for the Illini basketball team. Follow...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss punter Declan Duley committing to Illinois football and some off-week topics around the program. The guys discuss their main takeaways from Duley, an El Paso-Gridley (Ill.) punter committing to Illinois and discuss Illinois again looking for JUCO help on the offensive line. Then the guys discuss some off-week topics, including Ezekiel Holmes...

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois football's dominant 24-3 win over Virginia. Leman breaks down the Illini's dominant defensive performance against a team that put up 42 points on them last season and some star performances on that side of the ball before discussing an offense that continues to move the ball but continues to shoot itself in the foot. Leman...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 24-3 win over Virginia. The guys discuss Ryan Walters' masterpiece as the defense dominated, including star performances from Keith Randolph, Johnny Newton, Gabe Jacas, Matthew Bailey and Devon Witherspoon. Then the guys discuss the dilemma of an offense that is moving the ball but shooting itself in the foot.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss the full Illini basketball schedule, the latest in recruiting and the team. The guys give their main takeaways from the fully released basketball schedule and discuss the landscape of the Big Ten. Derek then discusses the latest in recruiting before the guys play a game of This or That to discuss topics including: who will lead the team in sc...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner previews Illinois-Virginia with Wahoos247's Jacquie Franciulli, who breaks down first-year HC Tony Elliott's impact on the program and the team's strengths and concerns. Joey Wagner then joins Werner to discuss the positives and negatives of Illini football through two games.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses Illinois football's 23-20 gut-wrenching loss to Indiana, the issues that kept Illinois from winning, some bright spots and why he is still optimistic about the Illini moving forward. Leman then looks ahead to a rematch against Virginia this Saturday.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's brutal 23-20 loss at Indiana in the Big Ten opener. The guys discuss the many miscues that cost Illinois a game it mostly controlled, including a handful of turnovers, penalties, drops and a 4th-and-1 stuff at the goal line -- and why it is such a missed opportunity for the program. The guys then discuss Bret Bielema's me...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Joey Wagner and Indiana beat writer Dustin Dopirak to preview Friday night's Big Ten opener in Bloomington. Dopirak of the Bloomington Herald-Times and Indianapolis Star gives an in-depth breakdown of the Hoosiers football team to preview Friday's Big Ten opener against Illinois in Bloomington, Ind. Dopirak breaks down what went so wrong last season for I...

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to give his assessment of Illinois football's 38-6 rout of Wyoming. J gives his thoughts on Chase Brown's big day, the first glimpses of new OC Barry Lunney Jr., QB Tommy DeVito and a new-look offensive line. He then breaks down why the Illini defense kept Wyoming out of the end zone, especially a strong defensive performance. The guys then look...

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper joins Jeremy Werner to discuss four-star forward Amani Hansberry's commitment to Illinois, what it means, what he brings and who could be next in the Illini Class of 2023. The guys also discuss which teams are in the top-tier of Big Ten basketball recruiting teams.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 38-6 season-opening win over Wyoming. The guys discuss strong days from Chase Brown and the defense, their initial impressions of OC Barry Lunney Jr. and QB Tommy DeVito and any concerns from the first game of the season. The guys also discuss Friday's game at Indiana and take listener questions from the live YouTube stre...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner gives his thoughts on Illinois football's season opener against Wyoming and Tommy DeVito getting named the starting quarterback, chats with Cowboys beat writer Ryan Thorburn and holds an Illini football All-Big Ten draft with Derek Piper and Joey Wagner. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8   Other:...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss 2023 four-star forward Amani Hansberry's decision. The guys discuss his huge rise in the rankings, why he is a top Illinois target, where the recruitment is trending and what he'd mean for Illinois. Then Joey Wagner and Isaac Trotter join the guys to have fun with a 2000s Illini basketball player/coach draft. Which guy built the best team?

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner previews the 2022 Illinois football season with former Illini All-American linebacker J Leman. The guys discuss expectations for Year Two of Bret Bielema, what new OC Barry Lunney Jr. and QB Tommy DeVito bring to the offense, who must step up as a playmaker, how Ryan Walters can build on a successful Year One defense and concerns that could hold back the Illini. The...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner breaks down the latest buzz out of Illinois football training camp with just 10 days before kickoff of the 2022 season. He gives five potential breakout candidates, three sleepers, five freshmen who could make an impact and remaining questions/concerns about the team.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down the 2022 Illinois linebackers and special teams unit. The guys discuss expectations for a full year of Calvin Hart Jr., Tarique Barnes' value and the depth behind the two starters, including an under-the-radar name the staff is excited about. Then the guys discuss how Illinois will replace three specialists, the return game and expectation...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the Illinois football defensive backs for the 2022 season. The guys discuss whether this is the best position on defense due to the returns of high-impact starters Devon Witherspoon, Sydney Brown and Quan Martin. Then the guys discuss who will fill the holes left by the departures of Kerby Joseph and Tony Adams and the excitement about this f...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner weigh in on Illinois flipping three-star Florida DB Zachary Tobe from his UNC pledge and what he adds to the class, as well as the latest on some other targets and need positions. The guys then weigh in on what they've learned through the first week of Illinois football training camp 2022, going position-by-position to break down the top storylines i...

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Joey Wagner talk with Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood about his revamped roster, summer progress, a new style of play, recruiting and more.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Derek Piper about the latest in Illinois basketball recruiting and scheduling. The guys break down the measure of success for the 2022-23 nonconference schedule, whether the 2023 recruiting class in Amani Hansberry or bust, the latest on the Illini's 2024 pursuits and the Illini's increasing international recruiting focus.

Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner catch up with three key members of the 2022 Illini football roster: Sydney Brown, his twin brother Chase Brown, and Isaiah Williams.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with four Big Ten beat writers during Big Ten Media Day to preview the college football season and discuss the college basketball offseason: Gopher Illustrated's Ryan Burns (Minnesota), Hawkeye Insider's David Eickholt (Iowa),  Peegs.com 's Jeff Rabjohns (Indiana) and  Rivals.com 's Tom Deinhart (Purdue).