Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats about Illini football's final three games and offseason ahead with All-American linebacker J Leman before previewing Tuesday's Illini MBB game against No. 10 Texas Tech with 247Sports/CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter. Leman discusses the three Illini football opponents remaining, what he wants to see from the Illini, if the final three games...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 113-70 win over Florida Gulf Coast, breaking down the positives and negatives. The guys discuss Tomislav Ivisic's knee injury and the impact as well as big games from Kylan Boswell, freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic and Zvonimir Ivisic, plus Andrej Stojakovic's return to the court. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podc...

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois basketball's 113-55 season-opening win over Jackson State. LaTulip discusses his excitement level about David Mirkovic and how he lifts the already strong Illini frontcourt, freshman guard Keaton Wagler, why Jake Davis shouldn't be overlooked and how Andrej Stojakovic works his way back into the team. Then LaT...

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois football's 35-13 win over Rutgers. Leman discusses defensive changes that led to success, the impact of Luke Altmyer in the run game, how the offensive line has improved and more. Then Leman previews the final three games of the season and discusses the Illini's future. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast o...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's dominant 113-55 season-opening win over Jackson State. The guys break down a dominant performance by the Illini frontcourt, another strong game from the freshmen, the latest on injuries and what's next for the Illini. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 35-13 rout of Rutgers, ending a two-game skid. The guys discuss Luke Altmyer's big day through the air and on the ground, the defense's bounce-back performance, clinching bowl eligibility and the final stretch ahead. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  ...

Familiar friend Derek Piper joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to preview the 2025-26 Illinois basketball season. Piper discusses offseason storylines he's buying and selling, what excites him and concerns him about the roster, and his thoughts on the defense, biggest game of the season and his expectations. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: ⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3oMt0NP⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠...

Jeremy Werner previews Saturday's Illinois vs. Rutgers game with ScarletNation.com's Bobby Deren and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Deren discusses Rutgers season so far, their potent passing attack, struggling defense and the matchup with Illinois. Werner and Wagner then answer a six-pack of questions about the Illini, including needed changes to the defense. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to a busy week of Illinois basketball news. The guys discuss the NCAA approving Mihailo Petrovic's eligibility and deeming him a sophomore, what they've heard from the Illinois vs. Florida scrimmage and Illinois landing four-star Class of 2026 guard Lucas Morillo. The guys wrap up discussing the start of the 2025-26 season on Monday against Jack...

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois football's 42-25 loss at Washington. Leman goes in-depth on the Illini's defensive issues, what's gone wrong in Year Three with DC Aaron Henry and what Bret Bielema must do to address it. The guys then look ahead to Saturday's game at Rutgers and the final stretch ahead. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:...

Jeremy Werner chats with Dawgman.com's Kim Grinolds and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner to preview Illinois football's road game at Washington. Grinolds break down what the game means for Jedd Fisch's program, what's behind the Huskies' explosive offense and Ryan Walters' early impact as defensive coordinator. Werner and Wagner then answer a six-pack of Illini questions entering Saturday's game, inc...

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to give his thoughts on Illinois basketball's 92-65 exhibition win over Illinois State. The guys discuss the offense's connectivity, new defensive wrinkles, David Mirkovic's exciting debut, Zvonimir Ivisic, the two freshmen guards and the returning veterans. The guys then look ahead to Saturday's closed-doors scrimmage at Florida....

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the first-half surprises for Illinois, both positives and negatives, and preview the Illini's matchup at Washington on Saturday. J also discusses the coaching carousel in college football before answering some listener-submitted mailbag questions. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 92-65 exhibition win over Illinois State, breaking down the positives and negatives from the game. The guys discuss impressive games from the newcomers, including David Mirkovic, Zvonimir Ivisic and Brandon Lee, and discuss what could translate to the season. The guys then look ahead to Saturday's closed-door exhibition...

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip and 247Sports' Isaac Trotter join Jeremy Werner to preview the 2025-26 season. The guys break down expectations for the offense and defense and discuss the Illini's personnel, including who could earn All-Big Ten honors and expectations for additions like Andrej Stojakovic, Mihailo Petrovic, David Mirkovic, Zvonimir Ivisic and Keaton Wagler. The guys...

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois football's 34-16 loss to No. 1 Ohio State. The guys discuss the negatives and a few bright spots from the loss, what Illinois must do during the off week to take advantage of the five-game stretch ahead and the Illini's playoff possibilities. Leman then gives his thoughts on Indiana beating Oregon and Penn S...

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Jeremy Werner previews No. 17 Illinois vs. No. 1 Ohio State with Bucknuts' Patrick Murphy and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Murphy breaks down how Ryan Day has maintained Ohio State's national championship expectations despite losing both coordinators and 14 NFL Draft picks. Werner and Wagner then break down the Illinois side of the game, including players who must step up, what the game means fo...

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois football's 43-27 win at Purdue. Leman breaks down big days from Luke Altmyer and Hank Beatty, the importance of keeping the Cannon and some defensive breakdowns. Leman then looks ahead to the Illini's shot at No. 1 Ohio State this weekend and what must happen for the Illini to pull off the upset. Follow the...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 43-27 win at Purdue, breaking down the positives and concerns from the game. The guys discuss big days from Luke Altmyer (390 passing yards) and Hank Beatty (186 receiving yards), claiming the Cannon for a second straight season, some breakdowns by the defense, a 5-1 start and a matchup with No. 1 Ohio State next weekend....

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk discuss what they learned from their interviews with players and coaches from Illinois basketball's local media day. The guys discuss the latest on Andrej Stojakovic and Ty Rodgers; expectations for newcomers Mihailo Petrovic, Keaton Wagler, Brandon Lee and David Mirkovic; and potential changes to the offense and defense. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE wi...

Jeremy Werner previews No. 22 Illinois football's rivalry game at Purdue with On3's Tom Dienhart and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Dienhart breaks down first-year head coach Barry Odom's impact and challenge and what he's seen from Purdue through four games. Werner and Wagner then answer a six-pack of questions on Illini football heading into Purdue, including talk of the offensive line, secondar...

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois football's bounce-back win over USC. The guys discuss the team's response to adversity, the offensive line getting off the mat, another clutch late-game drive and whether they have concerns about the defense after USC put up 490 yards. Leman then looks ahead to Saturday's rivalry game at Purdue and discusses...

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 34-32 win over No. 21 USC and break down the positives and negatives from the game, including David Olano's game-winner, a bounce-back performance by the offensive line, Barry Lunney's strong play calling, Luke Altmyer's big day, two fumbles inside the five-yard line and poor pass defense. The guys then look ahead to next...

Jeremy Werner previews No. 23 USC at No. 21 Illinois with USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Abraham breaks down the Trojans' 4-0 start, QB Jayden Maiava's progress, the defense in Year Two under coordinator D'Anton Lynn. Then Werner and Wagner break down the Illini side of the game, including any changes that need to be made and keys to topping the Trojans, before g...