Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

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

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois football's 35-13 win over Rutgers. Leman discusses defensive changes that led to success, the impact of Luke Altmyer in the run game, how the offensive line has improved and more. Then Leman previews the final three games of the season and discusses the Illini's future. 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 dominant 113-55 season-opening win over Jackson State. The guys break down a dominant performance by the Illini frontcourt, another strong game from the freshmen, the latest on injuries and what's next for the 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 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 35-13 rout of Rutgers, ending a two-game skid. The guys discuss Luke Altmyer's big day through the air and on the ground, the defense's bounce-back performance, clinching bowl eligibility and the final stretch 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

Familiar friend Derek Piper joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to preview the 2025-26 Illinois basketball season. Piper discusses offseason storylines he's buying and selling, what excites him and concerns him about the roster, and his thoughts on the defense, biggest game of the season and his expectations. 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** Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code ILLINI at ⁠⁠⁠https://hellotushy.com/⁠⁠⁠ILLINI Get 15% OFF your first order at Gameday Spirit by using "Illini15" at checkout at ⁠⁠⁠gamedayspirit.com⁠⁠⁠. 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 Illinois vs. Rutgers game with ScarletNation.com's Bobby Deren and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Deren discusses Rutgers season so far, their potent passing attack, struggling defense and the matchup with Illinois. Werner and Wagner then answer a six-pack of questions about the Illini, including needed changes to the defense. 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** Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code ILLINI at ⁠⁠https://hellotushy.com/⁠⁠ILLINI Get 15% OFF your first order at Gameday Spirit by using "Illini15" at checkout at ⁠⁠gamedayspirit.com⁠⁠. 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 a busy week of Illinois basketball news. The guys discuss the NCAA approving Mihailo Petrovic's eligibility and deeming him a sophomore, what they've heard from the Illinois vs. Florida scrimmage and Illinois landing four-star Class of 2026 guard Lucas Morillo. The guys wrap up discussing the start of the 2025-26 season on Monday against Jackson State. 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   SPONSORS Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code ILLINI at ⁠https://hellotushy.com/⁠ILLINI Get 15% OFF your first order at Gameday Spirit by using "Illini15" at checkout at ⁠gamedayspirit.com⁠. 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 discuss Illinois football's 42-25 loss at Washington. Leman goes in-depth on the Illini's defensive issues, what's gone wrong in Year Three with DC Aaron Henry and what Bret Bielema must do to address it. The guys then look ahead to Saturday's game at Rutgers and the final stretch 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   SPONSORS Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code ILLINI at https://hellotushy.com/ILLINI Get 15% OFF your first order at Gameday Spirit by using "Illini15" at checkout at gamedayspirit.com. 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 chats with Dawgman.com's Kim Grinolds and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner to preview Illinois football's road game at Washington. Grinolds break down what the game means for Jedd Fisch's program, what's behind the Huskies' explosive offense and Ryan Walters' early impact as defensive coordinator. Werner and Wagner then answer a six-pack of Illini questions entering Saturday's game, including the latest on recruiting, changes they'd like to see to both sides of the ball and what concerns them and gives them confidence in this matchup. The guys wrap up by giving their picks to click and bold predictions for the game. 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   SPONSORS GAMEDAY SPIRIT: Be sure to use the exclusive Illini Inquirer discount code for your next online purchase (some exclusions apply) by using "Illini15" at checkout at ⁠gamedayspirit.com⁠.  Mando’s Starter Pack is perfect for new customers. It comes with a Solid Stick Deodorant, Cream Tube Deodorant, two free products of your choice (like Mini Body Wash and Deodorant Wipes), and free shipping. As a special offer for listeners, new customers get 20% off sitewide with our exclusive code. Use code ILLINI at ⁠ShopMando.com⁠ for 20% off sitewide + free shipping.  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 give his thoughts on Illinois basketball's 92-65 exhibition win over Illinois State. The guys discuss the offense's connectivity, new defensive wrinkles, David Mirkovic's exciting debut, Zvonimir Ivisic, the two freshmen guards and the returning veterans. The guys then look ahead to Saturday's closed-doors scrimmage at Florida. 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   SPONSORS GAMEDAY SPIRIT: Be sure to use the exclusive Illini Inquirer discount code for your next online purchase (some exclusions apply) by using "Illini15" at checkout at gamedayspirit.com.  Mando’s Starter Pack is perfect for new customers. It comes with a Solid Stick Deodorant, Cream Tube Deodorant, two free products of your choice (like Mini Body Wash and Deodorant Wipes), and free shipping. As a special offer for listeners, new customers get 20% off sitewide with our exclusive code. Use code ILLINI at ShopMando.com for 20% off sitewide + free shipping.  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 discuss the first-half surprises for Illinois, both positives and negatives, and preview the Illini's matchup at Washington on Saturday. J also discusses the coaching carousel in college football before answering some listener-submitted mailbag questions. 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   SPONSORS GAMEDAY SPIRIT: Be sure to use the exclusive Illini Inquirer discount code for your next online purchase (some exclusions apply) by using "Illini15" at checkout at gamedayspirit.com.  Mando’s Starter Pack is perfect for new customers. It comes with a Solid Stick Deodorant, Cream Tube Deodorant, two free products of your choice (like Mini Body Wash and Deodorant Wipes), and free shipping. As a special offer for listeners, new customers get 20% off sitewide with our exclusive code. Use code ILLINI at ShopMando.com for 20% off sitewide + free shipping.  S-H-O-P-M-A-N-D-O.COM. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you. Mando’s got you covered. With Deodorant plus Sweat Control, say goodbye to sweat stains and hello to long-lasting freshness. 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 92-65 exhibition win over Illinois State, breaking down the positives and negatives from the game. The guys discuss impressive games from the newcomers, including David Mirkovic, Zvonimir Ivisic and Brandon Lee, and discuss what could translate to the season. The guys then look ahead to Saturday's closed-door exhibition against defending national champion Florida. 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 and 247Sports' Isaac Trotter join Jeremy Werner to preview the 2025-26 season. The guys break down expectations for the offense and defense and discuss the Illini's personnel, including who could earn All-Big Ten honors and expectations for additions like Andrej Stojakovic, Mihailo Petrovic, David Mirkovic, Zvonimir Ivisic and Keaton Wagler. The guys end the episode by making their season over/under bets. 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 34-16 loss to No. 1 Ohio State. The guys discuss the negatives and a few bright spots from the loss, what Illinois must do during the off week to take advantage of the five-game stretch ahead and the Illini's playoff possibilities. Leman then gives his thoughts on Indiana beating Oregon and Penn State firing James Franklin and who the Nittany Lions should pursue. 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

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Jeremy Werner previews No. 17 Illinois vs. No. 1 Ohio State with Bucknuts' Patrick Murphy and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Murphy breaks down how Ryan Day has maintained Ohio State's national championship expectations despite losing both coordinators and 14 NFL Draft picks. Werner and Wagner then break down the Illinois side of the game, including players who must step up, what the game means for the Illini and how the coordinators will approach the Ohio State challenge.   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 43-27 win at Purdue. Leman breaks down big days from Luke Altmyer and Hank Beatty, the importance of keeping the Cannon and some defensive breakdowns. Leman then looks ahead to the Illini's shot at No. 1 Ohio State this weekend and what must happen for the Illini to pull off the upset. 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