Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to review Friday's loss to No. 5 UConn and preview Saturday's matchup against No. 13 Tennessee. LaTulip discusses the Illini's defensive miscues against the Huskies, some silver linings from the group's veterans and what he thinks of another top-15 matchup against the Vols in Nashville. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Cyber Sale. And use Promo Code ILLINI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Columbia Street Roastery: Get 10% OFF your 1st order with the code GoIllini2025. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 30% OFF: ⁠http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj⁠   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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois football's 20-13 win over Northwestern and review the 2025 season. The guys then discuss the offseason ahead and what Bret Bielema must do to take the program to another level, including with his coaching staff and roster. The guys also discuss a wild coaching carousel. 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 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 20-13 win over Northwestern. The guys discuss a big day from the defense, offensive struggles and big performances from seniors on Senior Day. The guys also discuss what an 8-win season means for the program and keys to the offseason 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 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 74-61 loss to No. 5 UConn at Madison Square Garden. The guys discuss the Illini's shooting woes, early defensive mistakes and no-shows from some key players but also Kylan Boswell's great game, Tomislav Ivisic's encouraging second half and the important month ahead. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Cyber Sale. And use Promo Code ILLINI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Columbia Street Roastery: Get 10% OFF your 1st order with the code GoIllini2025. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 30% OFF: ⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj⁠⁠⁠   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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview Saturday's regular-season finale between Illinois and Northwestern with a six-pack of questions. The guys discuss the senior class's legacy, the Illini's All-Big Ten candidates, the recruiting Class of 2026, keys vs. the Wildcats and their picks to click and bold predictions for the game. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Cyber Sale. And use Promo Code ILLINI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Columbia Street Roastery: Get 10% OFF your 1st order with the code GoIllini2025. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 30% OFF: ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj⁠⁠   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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to recap Illini's two buy-game wins and preview Friday's game against No. 5 UConn. LaTulip breaks down defensive slips against UTRGV, how Mihailo Petrovic fits the rotation, Tomislav Ivisic getting up to speed and keys for the Illini vs. UConn at Madison Square Garden. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Cyber Sale. And use Promo Code ILLINI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Columbia Street Roastery: Get 10% OFF your 1st order with the code GoIllini2025. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 30% OFF: ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj⁠⁠   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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 87-73 win over UTRGV. The guys discuss defensive and effort issues, another big game from Andrej Stojakovic, Mihailo Petrovic's role and Friday's game vs. No. 5 UConn at Madison Square Garden. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Cyber Sale. And use Promo Code ILLINI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Columbia Street Roastery: Get 10% OFF your 1st order with the code GoIllini2025. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 30% OFF: ⁠http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj⁠   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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois football's 27-10 loss at Wisconsin. Leman breaks down why the game might force Bret Bielema to make a change to his defensive staff and what went so wrong for the Illini offense. Leman then looks ahead to Saturday's regular-season finale against Northwestern and discusses a pivotal offseason ahead for Bret Bielema. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Cyber Sale. And use Promo Code ILLINI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Columbia Street Roastery: Get 10% OFF your 1st order with the code GoIllini2025. Visit ⁠⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠⁠⁠ 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 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from Madison, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to No. 21 Illinois football's 27-10 loss at Wisconsin. The guys discuss what went so wrong in all three phases, what it means for the season and what Bret Bielema must do to correct the issues. 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 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeremy Werner previews Saturday's 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff between Illinois (7-3, 4-3 Big Ten) and Wisconsin (3-7, 1-6 Big Ten) with Badger247's Payne Blazevich and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Blazevich breaks down what's gone so wrong for Wisconsin this season, the vibes in Madison and the keys to Wisconsin upsetting the Illini at home. Wagner and Werner then answer a six-pack of questions on the Illini, including Bret Bielema's comments on the offseason, Luke Fickell hanging on at Wisconsin and keys to beating the Badgers. The guys then give their picks to click and bold predictions for the game. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS GameDay Spirit: Get 15% OFF by using code Illini15 at Gamedayspirit.com. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gamedayspirit.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Columbia Street Roastery: Get 10% OFF your 1st order with the code GoIllini2025. Visit ⁠⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: ⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3oMt0NP⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8⁠⁠⁠  Other: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct⁠⁠⁠   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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip breaks down Illinois basketball's 90-86 loss to No. 11 Alabama at United Center. LaTulip discusses big games from Kylan Boswell and Andrej Stojakovic, a hot-and-cold offense, defensive breakdowns late, struggles from the frontcourt and freshmen and what he wants to see against LIU and UTRGV. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS GameDay Spirit: Get 15% OFF by using code Illini15 at Gamedayspirit.com. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gamedayspirit.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Columbia Street Roastery: Get 10% OFF your 1st order with the code GoIllini2025. Visit ⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠⁠ Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: ⁠⁠https://apple.co/3oMt0NP⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8⁠⁠  Other: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct⁠⁠   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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports' Isaac Trotter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to preview No. 8 Illinois basketball's game against No. 11 Alabama at United Center. Trotter discusses the Illini's win over Texas Tech and how freshmen David Mirkovic and Keaton Wagler stack up nationally. He then breaks down the matchup between the Illini and Crimson Tide and discusses what another top-15 win would mean for Illinois. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS GameDay Spirit: Get 15% OFF by using code Illini15 at Gamedayspirit.com. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gamedayspirit.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Columbia Street Roastery: Get 10% OFF your 1st order with the code GoIllini2025. Visit ⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠ 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 30% OFF: ⁠http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj⁠   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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois football's 24-6 win over Maryland, discussing what's behind the improvement for the defense and running game, what this season means for the program and the keys to Illinois keeping its winning streak going at Wisconsin this weekend. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS GameDay Spirit: Get 15% OFF by using code Illini15 at Gamedayspirit.com. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gamedayspirit.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Columbia Street Roastery: Get 10% OFF your 1st order with the code GoIllini2025. Visit CSRcoffee.com 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 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 24-6 win over Maryland. The guys discuss the positives and negatives from the game, including the defense stepping up for a second straight game, the rushing attack and a goal-line failure. The guys also talk about a few big recruiting visitors and potential bowl destinations 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 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's 81-77 win over No. 11 Texas Tech, what it says about the team, Andrej Stojakovic's big performance, how Kylan Boswell has elevated his game, Keaton Wagler's surprise trait and Zvonimir Ivisic's value. LaTulip then discusses how Mihailo Petrovic and Brandon Lee could impact the team when they return and how Illinois matches up next week against Alabama. 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 30% OFF: ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj⁠⁠   SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Get the latest Illini basketball gear at GameDay Spirit, where Illini fans shop. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.gamedayspirit.com/⁠⁠⁠ Get 50% OFF your first box at ⁠⁠FactorMeals.com⁠⁠ by using code illini50off at checkout. Go to ⁠⁠https://factormeals.com/illini50off⁠⁠ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code ILLINI to turn five bucks into $300 bonus bet if your bet wins Get 15% OFF your purchase of Huel meals by using code ILLINI at ⁠⁠www.huel.com/ILLINI 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview Illinois football vs. Maryland with a six-pack of questions about the Illini, including what the final three games mean, players who could end the season well, keys against Maryland and what they want to see from the defense during the final stretch. Werner then catches up with first-year Illinois soccer coach Katie Hultin about leading the program to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 12 years. 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 30% OFF: ⁠http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj⁠   SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Get the latest Illini basketball gear at GameDay Spirit, where Illini fans shop. Visit ⁠⁠https://www.gamedayspirit.com/⁠⁠ Get 50% OFF your first box at ⁠FactorMeals.com⁠ by using code illini50off at checkout. Go to ⁠https://factormeals.com/illini50off⁠ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code ILLINI to turn five bucks into $300 bonus bet if your bet wins Get 15% OFF your purchase of Huel meals by using code ILLINI at ⁠www.huel.com/ILLINI 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 81-77 win over No. 11 Texas Tech. The guys discuss Andrej Stojakovic's monster performance, Kylan Boswell's big game, how the Illini mixed it up defensively and what this win says about this team. 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 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats about Illini football's final three games and offseason ahead with All-American linebacker J Leman before previewing Tuesday's Illini MBB game against No. 10 Texas Tech with 247Sports/CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter. Leman discusses the three Illini football opponents remaining, what he wants to see from the Illini, if the final three games matter for DC Aaron Henry, the future at QB, offseason needs and the coaching carousel. Trotter then discusses what he's seen from Illinois MBB so far, Andrej Stojakovic's return, Tomislav Ivisic's injury and Tuesday's marquee home game against Texas Tech. 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 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Get the latest Illini basketball gear at GameDay Spirit, where Illini fans shop. Visit ⁠https://www.gamedayspirit.com/⁠ Get 50% OFF your first box at FactorMeals.com by using code illini50off at checkout. Go to https://factormeals.com/illini50off Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code ILLINI to turn five bucks into $300 bonus bet if your bet wins Get 15% OFF your purchase of Huel meals by using code ILLINI at www.huel.com/ILLINI 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 113-70 win over Florida Gulf Coast, breaking down the positives and negatives. The guys discuss Tomislav Ivisic's knee injury and the impact as well as big games from Kylan Boswell, freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic and Zvonimir Ivisic, plus Andrej Stojakovic's return to the court. 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 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois basketball's 113-55 season-opening win over Jackson State. LaTulip discusses his excitement level about David Mirkovic and how he lifts the already strong Illini frontcourt, freshman guard Keaton Wagler, why Jake Davis shouldn't be overlooked and how Andrej Stojakovic works his way back into the team. Then LaTulip discusses what he wants to see in the next two games against Florida Gulf Coast and Texas Tech. 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 30% OFF: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices