Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss what they learned from 2026 Illinois football training camp leading into the Sept. 3 season opener against UAB. The guys break down the team position by position, talking about encouraging signs at quarterback, running back, tight end, offensive line and the secondary and concerns at wide receiver, defensive line, linebacker and special teams.
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(0:00) - Intro
(4:30) - Jayshon Platt injury impact
(7:25) - Big Ten prohibiting NFL players from playing
(13:10) - Quarterbacks
(21:37) - Running backs
(30:41) - Wide receivers
(37:27) - Tight ends
(43:31) - Offensive line
(50:05) - Defensive line
(59:11) - Linebackers
(66:01) - Secondary
(71:32) - Specialists

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk break down Illinois basketball's 2026-27 nonconference schedule and the latest in recruiting. The guys discuss four 5-star prospects slated for fall official visits and the most intriguing parts of the Illini's pursuit. The guys then discuss Illinois playing three exhibition games, including a home game against Baylor, and a tougher-than-usual slate against mid-majors, before Tausk ranks the five marquee nonconference games.
(0:00) - Intro
(5:20) - Four 5-star prospects visiting Illinois this fall
(12:30) - Pursuits of Brady Pettigrew & NaVorro Bowman Jr.
(17:15) - Pursuits of Moussa Kamissoko & Darius Wabbington
(28:35) - Breaking down three exhibition games
(34:00) - Illini's tougher-than-usual mid-major slate
(37:00) - Ranking Illini's five marquee nonconference games
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Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss the latest with Illinois men's basketball summer news and buzz. LaTulip breaks down the impact of David Mirkovic's foot injury, what it means for the star forward and the rest of the team. Then the guys discuss buzz around the freshmen, particularly Quentin Coleman and Lincoln Williams. LaTulip then breaks down areas Illini veterans can improve, including Stefan Vaaks, Andrej Stojakovic, Tomislav Ivisic, Zvonimir Ivisic and Jake Davis.
(0:00) Intro
(1:40) Keaton Wagler early impression with Clippers
(6:10) David Mirkovic injury impact
(19:27) What needed to be accomplished this summer
(24:15) Expectations for freshmen Quentin Coleman and Lincoln Williams
(36:10) Stefan Vaaks' adjustment
(40:55) Next steps for Andrej Stojakovic, the Ivisic twins and Jake Davis

All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to preview the 2026 Illinois football season. Leman breaks down what gives him confidence for the season, what concerns him and players he's most interested in watching.
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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2026 Illinois football secondary and special teams unit. The guys discuss how Matthew Bailey and Xavier Scott fit in Bobby Hauck's scheme, if cornerback will turn into a strength with newcomers Jakwon Morris and Nick Hankins Jr. joining Juice Clarke and Tanner Heckel and if Mac Resetich is poised for a bounce-back and breakout. The guys then discuss huge changes to the Illini special teams personnel and the battles at kicker, punter and returner.
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