Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down Illinois football's 48-10 win over Southern Illinois. The guys discuss big games against from Katin Houser and Collin Dixon, getting more weapons involved offensively, piecing together an offensive line, freshman RB Javari Barnett and a far cleaner day for the defense. Then the guys look ahead to Saturday's game at No. 6 Ohio State.
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Jeremy Werner chats with River Radio Group's Matt Varney and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner to preview Saturday's non-conference finale between Illinois and Southern Illinois. Varney breaks down SIU, including star QB DJ Williams, what the Salukis bring on defense and expectations against Illinois. Then Werner and Wagner break down the Illini side of the matchup with a six-pack of questions and their picks to click and bold predictions. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:
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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 2026-27 Big Ten schedule drop and preview a huge recruiting weekend full of five-star prospects. The guys discuss the setup of the schedule and what it means for the team. Then the guys discuss a star-studded visitor list for the weekend of four Composite five-star prospects: 2027 prospects Darius Wabbington and Moussa Kamissoko and 2028 prospects Bentley Lusakueno and Dylan Betts.
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(0:00) - Intro
(2:53) - Breaking down the tough and soft spots of schedule
(8:55) - Advantage of two-plays
(12:25) - Home weekend schedule
(15:24) - Kyle's most anticipated B1G road trip
(16:40) - B1G game of the season
(20:05) - Over/under wins
(28:43) - Previewing a huge recruiting weekend for Illini
(36:08) - Darius Wabbington
(41:36) - Dylan Betts
(43:15) - Bentley Lusakueno
(46:30) - Moussa Kamissoko

All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois football's 31-27 loss to Duke. Leman discusses his concern level after the loss, key miscues that swung the close game, the difference between a great offensive first half and poor close and what Illinois needs to be more successful defensively. Leman also discusses what he wants to see in the Illini's game Saturday against Southern Illinois and what he makes of a bad week for the Big Ten.
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(0:00) - Intro
(1:10) - J Leman's panic meter after Duke loss
(3:00) - Biggest concerns after two games
(5:00) - Secondary has to step up
(7:23) - Missed tackles continue
(12:20) - Limited defensive disruption
(13:43) - Didn't make winning plays in key situations
(18:30) - Offense can't close in winning time
(28:52) - Offensive line injuries & run game inconsistency
(30:50) - Collin Dixon's monster game and emergence
(34:40) - What Leman wants to see vs. SIU
(36:15) - Bad week for the Big Ten

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 31-27 loss to Duke. The guys break down the defense's continued struggles, the offense's tale of two halves and what it means for the team moving forward.
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