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Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

247Sports, Illinois, Illinois Football, Illinois Basketball, Illinois Athletics, College Football, College Basketball

Illini Inquirer staff members Jeremy Werner, Joey Wagner, Mike LaTulip, J Leman and many others discuss all things Illinois Fighting Illini athletics.

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63:30

Ep. 1028 - J Leman's 2025 Illini football season preview

Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini... ·

2025/08/25

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to kick off the 2025 Illinois football season. Leman discusses what he wants to see from Illinois in Friday's opener against Western Illinois and then breaks down each position group on the team and the next steps for offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. and defensive coordinator Aaron Henry.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other:

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73:57

Ep. 1027 - BTN's Yogi Roth on Illini offense; Kyle...

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2025/08/22

Big Ten Network's Yogi Roth joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss his thoughts on Illinois after visiting practice last week. Roth goes in-depth on the operation, QB Luke Altmyer, the wide receiver options, the offensive line and offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr.Werner then chats with the newest addition to Illini Inquirer: Kyle Tausk! Kyle discusses his journey into journalism and his time at The Drive with Derek Piper and Lon Tay. The guys then chat about Illinois basketball's

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40:26

Ep. 1026 - Eric Bossi on Illini commits,...

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2025/08/21

247Sports national basketball director Eric Bossi joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball recruiting. Bossi discusses the Illini's two 2026 commits, Ethan Brown and Landon Davis, as well as several other 2026 targets, including Quentin Coleman, Alex Constanza, Cameron Holmes and Jasiah Jervis. Bossi then hits on 247Sports' process of building international rankings and transfer portal rankings and what he thinks of Brad Underwood's program. Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com

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79:31

Ep. 1025 - Our "Sign Guys" for the 2025 Illini...

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2025/08/19

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the latest from Illini football training camp and the release of the Illini basketball nonconference schedule. The guys then choose their "Sign Guys" for the 2025 Illinois football season, players they're particularly excited about or buying into for now and the future.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just

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65:55

Ep. 1024 - Position Preview: Illini DBs and Special...

Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini... ·

2025/08/15

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview Illinois football's defensive backs and special teams for the 2025 season. The guys discuss whether the secondary is the Illini's strongest position group, how the cornerback rotation will look and some potential breakthrough underclassmen. The guys then discuss the special teams unit, the impact of Purdue transfer punter Keelan Crimmins, kicker David Olano's next steps and the return game.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:

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67:33

Ep. 1023 - Position Preview: Illini OLBs and LBs

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2025/08/14

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview Illinois football's outside linebackers and linebackers for the 2025 season. The guys discuss how Gabe Jacas can take another step as a pass rusher, who will win the other starting OLB job and depth at the position. The guys then discuss the impact of LB Dylan Rosiek's return, who will win the other starting spot and an X-factor or two in the position group.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: ⁠https://apple.co/3oMt0NP⁠

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86:33

Ep. 1022 - Position Preview: Illini OL and DL

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2025/08/12

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the Illinois offensive and defensive lines for the 2025 season. The guys discuss the level of concern about training camp injuries and depth on the offensive line, a battle at right guard and the next step with five returning offensive line starters. The guys then discuss a new-look defensive line, how transfers impact both nose tackle and the 4i techniques and whether depth at the position has improved.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast

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62:06

Ep. 1021 - Position Preview: Illini WRs and TEs

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2025/08/08

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview Illinois football's wide receivers and tight ends for the 2025 season. The guys the intense competition at WRs, including returners Collin Dixon, Hank Beatty and Malik Elzy and newcomers Hudson Clement, Justin Bowick and Brayden Trimble. The guys then discuss a new-look tight end room and the impact of healthy Cole Rusk and transfers Davin Stoffel and Christian Abney. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple:

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65:02

Ep. 1020 - Position Preview: Illini QBs and RBs

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2025/08/06

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview Illinois football's quarterbacks and running backs for the 2025 season. The guys discuss QB Luke Altmyer's next steps, the backup battle and long-term outlook at the position. The guys then discuss the potential of healthy RBs Aidan Laughery and Kaden Feagin, the importance of Ca'Lil Valentine's next step and the depth at the position. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify:

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67:17

Ep. 1019 - Mirkovic arrives, Petrovic signs, Brown...

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2025/08/04

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the latest developments with Illinois basketball, including David MIrkovic's arrival on campus, the official announcement of Mihailo Petrovic's signing, four-star 2026 guard Ethan Brown's commitment and what the guys learned from their conversations with assistant Camryn Crocker and players Kylan Boswell, Tomislav Ivisic and Ben Humrichous. The guys then give their early impressions from football training camp, including intriguing players and

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Ep. 1018 - Martin O'Donnell on Illini trench play;...

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2025/07/29

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with former Illini All-American offensive lineman Martin O'Donnell gives a deep dive on Illinois offensive and defensive line play as well as a 2025 season outlook. Werner and Joey Wagner then get insight on three of the Illini's most intriguing opponents with USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham, Bucknuts' Patrick Murphy and Badger247's Nick Osen.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify:

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49:41

Ep. 1017 - Four-star 2027 QB Kamden Lopati commits to...

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2025/07/28

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to four-star 2027 Utah QB Kamden Lopati's commitment to the Illini and what it says about the program, Barry Lunney Jr. and Art Sitkowski. Ryan Easterling also joins the guys to give his scouting report on Lopati and how he impacts the QB room, plus his thoughts on Jacob Eberhart's commitment earlier this month. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other:

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55:27

Ep. 1016 - How does prep recruiting fit into Illini...

Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini... ·

2025/07/25

Derek Piper joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to chat about his final experience at and takeaways from Peach Jam before diving into how prep recruiting fits into Illinois basketball's roster-building plans moving forward in the transfer portal/revenue-sharing era. Piper then breaks down some of the Illini's top prep targets in the 2026 and 2027 classes.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other:

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35:59

Ep. 1015 - BTN's Howard Griffith and Jake Butt on...

Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini... ·

2025/07/24

BTN analyst and Illini great Howard Griffith chats with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner about why he's bought into Bret Bielema bringing sustained success to Illinois, what he thinks of the Illinois offense and defense and his outlook on the season and Illinois recruiting. Then Big Ten Network analyst Jake Butt chats with Werner about high expectations for Illinois in 2025, what stands out about the Illini schematically, their schedule and more. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast

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40:04

Ep. 1014 - Exclusive with Illini AD Josh Whitman; CBS...

Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini... ·

2025/07/23

Ilini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with CBS Sports analyst Gary Danielson to discuss a special broadcast of Illinois football's 2024 win over Michigan at Memorial Stadium and what he thinks of Bret Bielema, Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer, the Illini's chances in the Big Ten in 2025 and how the Big Ten now stacks up in the SEC. Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman then sits down with Werner and Joey Wagner to discuss the 2025 football season, his football program's rise and early

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58:24

Ep. 1013 - Exclusive interviews with Illini players...

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2025/07/23

Illinois players QB Luke Altmyer, DB Xavier Scott and OL J.C. Davis sit down with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The players discuss why they returned to Illinois for another season, the next steps in their development and the season ahead.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj To learn more

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Ep. 1012 - Exclusive interview with Bret Bielema at...

Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini... ·

2025/07/22

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema sits down with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner at Big Ten Media Days at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to discuss high expectations entering the 2025 season and an in-depth breakdown of his roster. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices

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Ep. 1011 - Lon Tay on his radio career, fatherhood...

Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini... ·

2025/07/18

The Tay & J Show reunites! Lon Tay joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss his decade-and-a-half sports radio run in Champaign-Urbana, life as a sports dad, his thoughts on Illini football and basketball and much 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 just $1: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:

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53:07

Ep. 1010 - Petros Kyprianou on Illini track's rise;...

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2025/07/16

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werenr chats with Illini director of track & field and cross country Petros Kyprianou about building Illinois track back into relevancy, his Moneyball approach, his international influence and the next steps for the program. Then Illini men's tennis coach Brad Dancer joins Werner to chat about his contract extension and a star-studded recruiting class, which is among the top few in the nation, and its potential impact on the program. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast

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Ep. 1009 - Derek Piper bidding adieu to Illini Inquirer

Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini... ·

2025/07/14

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Piper leaving Illini Inquirer after nine years, a career and life pivot and his stories from a decade on the Illinois basketball beat. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just $1: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

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