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 Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://b...
Sep 09, 2024•49 min
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.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...
Sep 08, 2024•49 min
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 in the Class of 2025. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify:...
Sep 05, 2024•34 min
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 about Illinois football's primetime matchup against No. 19 Kansas on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, ...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 17 min
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 Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://...
Sep 03, 2024•58 min
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 Illinois beating the Jayhawks. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP ...
Sep 02, 2024•52 min
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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy L...
Aug 30, 2024•48 min
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 Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit....
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastcho...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 13 min
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 Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit....
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 2 min
All-American linebacker and BTN analyst J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the 2024 Illinois football season. Leman discusses his biggest concerns and reasons for optimism. He also discusses what Illinois needs out of Luke Altmyer in his second season and Aaron Henry beginning his second year as defensive coordinator 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%...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2024 Illinois football linebackers and defensive backs. The guys discuss how experience can help returning linebacker starters Dylan Rosiek and Kenenna Odeluga and if James Kreutz is ready to break out. The guys then discuss the impacts of transfers Terrance Brooks and Torrie Cox Jr. on the cornerback group, the next steps for Xavier Scott and Tyler Strain and some intriguing younger options on the depth chart. The guys then wrap up dis...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2024 Illinois football defensive line and outside linebackers. The guys discuss if Illinois added enough in the offseason to replace Johnny Newton and two other NFL players through the transfer portal and discuss a big X-factor in the group and expectations for the d-line. The guys then discuss whether outside linebackers Seth Coleman and Gabe Jacas can elevate into top stars on the team, the future of the group and expectations for the...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2024 Illinois offensive line and special teams unit. The guys discuss whether the Illini did enough to fix their OL issues from a year ago through the transfer portal, an X-factor up front, the depth chart and expectations for Bart Miller's group. Then the guys discuss whether David Olano can continue the Illini's kicker success, whether Illinois can correct return issues and their expectations for Robby Discher's special teams unit. Fo...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down the Illini tight end and wide receiver groups for the 2024 season. The guys discuss the impact of four-star transfer Cole Rusk's season-ending knee injury on the tight ends and whether Tanner Arkin, Henry Boyer and Carson Goda can form a productive group. The guys then discuss the long-term options at the position. Werner and Wagner then turn their focus to the wide receivers and discuss buzz about Zakhari Franklin and the transfer's imp...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down the Illini quarterbacks and running backs for the 2024 season. At quarterback, the guys discuss the next steps for second-year starter Luke Altmyer, Donovan Leary elevating to the backup role and the long-term at the position and expectations for the 2024 season. Switching to running backs, the guys discuss the potential of Kaden Feagin and Aidan Laughery in larger roles and if Josh McCray can return to form as well as expectations for t...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Kasparas Jakucionis' continued star play internationally. The guys discuss what they saw from the freshman guard at FIBA's U18 Eurobasket and their expectations for him with Illinois this upcoming season. Piper then breaks down the latest in Class of 2025 recruiting, including Spencer Ahrens' official visit, guard Brandon Lee, some five-star targets and the Illini's approach to the class. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https:...
Aug 05, 2024•55 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down some of the most intriguing players of 2024 Illini training camp. The guys discuss some guys who will be counted on to be stars, some players who are stepping into far bigger roles, some players who are competing for spots in the rotation and two-deep and players who could be more long-term impact players. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7C...
Aug 02, 2024•59 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner answer listener-submitted questions about Illinois football training camp, including position battles, reasons for optimism and concern, big games on the schedule 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy L...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Illinois football coach Bret Bielema joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner to discuss the offseason and preview the start of training camp. Bielema discusses the next steps for the offense and defense, players fans should know about, position battles he's excited to watch and how rule changes impact the game. Werner and Wagner then react to Bielema's thoughts and discuss what they learned at Big Ten Media Days. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0N...
Jul 26, 2024•50 min
Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper joins Jeremy Werner to give his top takeaways from Peach Jam, including the Illini's pursuit of five-star guard Cayden Boozer, not making Jasper Johnson's top-five and other emerging prep targets. Piper and Werner then project the 2024-25 stat leaders for the Illini basketball team, including minutes, points, free-throw makes, three-point makes, rebounds, blocks, steals and dunks. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https:...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner chat with Illinois AD Josh Whitman and Illinois players Gabe Jacas, Seth Coleman and Gabe Jacas at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis. Illini outside linebackers Gabe Jacas and Seth Coleman chat with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner at Big Ten Media Days. The guys discuss their elevated roles on the defense, another new position coach, NIL and playing EA Sports' College Football 25. Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant talks with Illini...
Jul 23, 2024•53 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with Dawgman.com's Chris Fetters and Bruin Report Online's David Woods to discuss Washington and UCLA transitioning into the Big Ten. Fetters discusses Washington's big changes with a new athletics director, new football coach and new basketball coach and the expectations of the Huskies in the Big Ten. Woods then breaks down how UCLA joining the Big Ten impacts an athletics department in financial stress, expectations for new football coach DeShaun Fost...
Jul 19, 2024•57 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with two reporters who cover two new Big Ten programs. Duck Territory's Erik Skopil discusses how Oregon will transition to the Big Ten, what Dan Lanning has brought to the Ducks program, the power of Phil Knight, expectations for the 2024 season and the state of the Oregon basketball program. Then USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham discusses USC's move to the Big Ten, the state of the football program under Lincoln Riley after the departure of Caleb Willia...
Jul 18, 2024•48 min
CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to chat about a transformative college football season with the Big Ten and SEC officially expanding and the Pac-12 dead, as well as the start of a 12-team College Football Playoff. Fornelli then gives his thoughts on the 2024 Illini, Bret Bielema's program and reasons for optimism and concern. The guys wrap up with some big storylines in the Big Ten. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: htt...
Jul 17, 2024•38 min
Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip and 247Sports college basketball reporter Isaac Trotter join Jeremy Werner to break down the Big Ten basketball offseason and how teams stack up in the conference. The guys discuss who had the best offseason, who had the worst offseason, who is the Big Ten title favorite, who is overrated, who could be a sneaky contender, who is the best player and more. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.f...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 40 min
After an offseason of discussing transfer and prep additions to Illinois football, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner dive into the returning players who will make the biggest impact on the Illini's 2024 season, including QB Luke Altmyer, RB Kaden Feagin, WR Pat Bryant, OLBs Seth Coleman and Gabe Jacas, LB Dylan Rosiek, DBs Xavier Scott and Matthew Bailey and several more. The guys wrap up the show by drafting Illini players by their projected NCAA Football '25 video game ranking. F...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Flyin' Illini great Stephen Bardo joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the Illini basketball offseason, including 10 newcomers, Ty Rodgers' next steps as a player, how they'll play stylistically and Brad Underwood's evolution. Bardo also weighs in on Terrence Shannon Jr. getting selected No. 27 overall in the NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Coleman Hawkins' transfer to Kansas State and the burgeoning popularity of the WNBA. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https...
Jul 08, 2024•48 min
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Joey Wagner and Ryan Easterling discuss the seven commitments Illinois football has added to the Class of 2025 during the last month, including Jershaun Newton. The guys also discuss the toughest misses of the cycle so far, remaining needs and what they think overall of the Illini's recruiting efforts under Bret Bielema. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP fo...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 13 min
