Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst joins Jeremy Werner joins Mike LaTulip to break down Illinois basketball's 1-1 Big Ten start, including a late collapse at Northwestern and a bounce back against Wisconsin. LaTulip discusses Kasparas Jakucionis' early dominance and NBA Draft stock, how he and Kylan Boswell are gaining chemistry, what the emergence of Tre White could mean and how much criticism of Ben Humrichous is fair. Then LaTulip previews Saturday's matchup against No. 1 Tennessee and discusses what it was like to host and beat No. 1 Indiana in 2013.   Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK  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 Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 86-80 win over Wisconsin in the Illini's Big Ten home opener. The guys discuss a monster game from the backcourt combo of Kasparas Jakucionis and Kylan Boswell as well as a season-best game from Tre White. The guys then look ahead to Saturday's home game against No. 1 Tennessee. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: * Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  * Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct  Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK 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 discuss Illinois football accepting a bid to play South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl, including the matchup and what the opportunity means for the program. Then the guys discuss the opening of the college football transfer portal window, the Illini's approach to the portal and retention and how revenue sharing will impact the program. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK  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 Derek Piper and 247Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter discuss a 70-66 overtime loss at Northwestern. The guys discuss why the Illini had so many offensive struggles, strong performances by Kasparas Jakucionis and Tomislav Ivisic and why they couldn't stop Nick Martinelli after overtime, and how they bounce back with two ranked opponents visiting State Farm Center next week. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK  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

Illinois football general manager Pat Embleton joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to break down the Illinois football Class of 2025 and discuss the offseason ahead, including the transfer portal, revenue sharing and a trimmed roster. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK  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, Joey Wagner and Ryan Easterling break down Illinois football's 2025 signing class. The guys discuss the class as a whole with Easterling before Werner and Wagner break down the class position by position and how the signees can impact the program. The guys end the show discussing the transfer portal window and the Illini's offseason priorities.   Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK  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 reacts to Illinois football's 38-28 win over Northwestern and gives his thoughts on the Illini's nine-win season, including why Bret Bielema has had success, evaluating the coordinators and discussing the strengths of the program and areas that must be addressed during the offseason. Then Leman discusses Purdue firing Ryan Walters after two seasons, Ohio State's latest loss to Michigan and the Big Ten Championship Game between Penn State and Oregon. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK  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 the Illini's 38-28 victory over Northwestern as the Illini snag back the Land of Lincoln Hat Trophy. The guys break down the big day from Aidan Laughery and the Illini reaching 9 wins in a season for only the 8th time in program history. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK 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 Derek Piper and Mike LaTulip discuss Illinois basketball's 90-77 win over No. 19 Arkansas in Kansas City. The guys discuss what stood out most about a scintillating offensive display and standout performances by Tomislav Ivisic, Kylan Boswell and Kasparas Jakucionis. The guys then discuss the schedule ahead, including Big Ten games against Northwestern and Wisconsin. Visit our sponsor Homefield Apparel: https://homefieldapparel.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 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK  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 flipping four-star Composite LB Grant Beerman from Purdue, how he fits and what it means for the Class of 2025. Then the guys preview Illinois football's regular-season finale against Northwestern with a six-pack of questions, including the Illini's All-Big Ten candidates, the impact of Seth Coleman's injury and concerns and optimism about the matchup. Then the guys wrap up the show with their picks to click and bold predictions for the game. Visit our sponsor Homefield Apparel. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for 50% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK  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 Derek Piper and basketball analyst Mike LaTulip break down Illinois basketball's last three games, including improvements on defense and strong showings from freshman. Then Piper and LaTulip preview Thursday's matchup against Arkansas and the keys to the Illini handling John Calipari's squad. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK 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 break down Illinois football's 38-31 comeback win over Rutgers. Leman discusses what stands out about the continued clutch play from QB Luke Altmyer and WR Pat Bryant and how the coaching staff has played a role in the Illini's ability to win close games. Leman also talks about the good and bad of the Illini defense and special teams and looks ahead to Saturday's season finale against Northwestern. Then J discusses the latest in the Big Ten, including Indiana, Purdue, Nebraska and Wisconsin. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK  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 the Illini's 38-31 win over Rutgers. The guys break down the up and down performance from Illinois that included a career day from Pat Bryant and a game-winning touchdown in the final seconds. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK 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 Illinois football's game at Rutgers with Scarlet Nation's Bobby Deren and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Scarlet Nation's Bobby Deren joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to preview Illinois football's trip to Rutgers. Deren breaks down Greg Schiano's impact on the Scarlet Knights during his second run in Piscataway, what makes RB Kyle Monangai so effective, the impact of transfer QB Athan Kaliakmanis and the ups and downs of the Rutgers defense. He also gives keys for Rutgers against Illinois and discusses the Scarlet Knights basketball team. Wagner then joins Werner to answer a six-pack of questions on the Illini side of things, including reasons for concern and optimism against Rutgers, Aaron Henry's second season as defensive coordinator and more. The guys end the show making their pick to clicks 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 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK  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 Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball's 100-87 loss to No. 8 Alabama. The guys break down the negatives, especially poor defensive effort, and some positives, including flashes from the freshmen and a second-half surge. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 30% OFF: bit.ly/3eGM1NK 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