Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview Illinois football's Big Ten opener at No. 7 Ohio State. The guys break down the latest injury report and what it means for Illinois and how the Illini can compete with the Buckeyes' far more expensive and talented roster. The guys close out by making their picks to click and bold predictions for the game.
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Illini Inquirer's Kyle Tausk and Jeremy Werner discuss a five-star-heavy fall of recruiting for Illinois basketball. The guys discuss the latest buzz following official visits for Darius Wabbington, Bentley Lusakueno and Moussa Kamissoko and an unofficial visit for Dylan Betts. The guys then discuss upcoming official visits for five-star prospects Brady Pettigrew and Benjamin Berrouet.
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(0:00) - Intro
(3:30) - Early impressions from big recruiting weekend
(14:50) - Moussa Kamissoko
(17:45) - Bentley Lusakueno
(20:16) - Dylan Betts
(25:00) - Benjamin Berrouet
(31:30) - Darius Wabbington
(36:50) - Brady Pettigrew
(43:22) - Biggest storylines of the start of fall practice

Illini Sports Network analyst Carey Davis joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to evaluate the Illini through three games, including QB Katin Houser, WR Collin Dixon, the running backs and tight ends and the defense. Then Werner catches up with 247Sports Ohio State expert Dave Biddle of Bucknuts.com to preview the Illini's trip to No. 7 Ohio State. Biddle breaks down expectations in Columbus, the loss to Texas, WR Jeremiah Smith, QB Julian Sayin, the run game, a new-look defense and what Saturday's game against Illinois means for Ohio State.
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(0:00) - Intro
(2:48) - Carey Davis on moving to booth
(5:20) - Thoughts on QB Katin Houser
(7:45) - What's behind WR Collin Dixon's success
(8:43) - Evaluating the Illini run game
(11:29) - Thoughts on RB Javari Barnett
(13:09) - Evaluating the tight ends
(15:20) - Evaluating the Illini defense
(17:56) - Will Holmes impressing
(18:58) - Previewing Ohio State challenge
(20:20) - Davis on Illini recruiting
(23:10) - Dave Biddle joins to talk Illibuck
(24:30) - Expectations at Ohio State
(26:00) - Jeremiah Smith's standing in OSU history
(30:15) - Conversation around QB Julian Sayin
(32:23) - Ohio State's run game
(37:37) - What Illinois game means for OSU
(40:54) - Wrapping up the pod
(34:38) - Ohio State's defense

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to review Illinois football's 48-10 win over Southern Illinois. Leman breaks down another strong passing performance for Katin Houser, Collin Dixon and crew; what improvements he saw from the Illini defense; lingering concerns heading into Big Ten play; and flashes from some freshmen, including RB Javari Barnett. Then Leman looks ahead to the Illini's monumental task at No. 7 Ohio State on Saturday.
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(0:00) - Intro
(2:08) - Leman's thoughts on SIU win
(4:08) - Thoughts on Illini's strong passing attack
(9:28) - Concerns in running game
(12:30) - Freshman RB Javari Barnett's strong first impression
(16:50) - Did defense take step forward?
(20:30) - DB Tanner Heckel's strong game
(21:59) - Defensive playmakers
(27:05) - Memory lane of 2007 Illini win at Ohio State
(40:50) - Keys for Illini against Ohio State
(47:47) - Final thoughts

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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