Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

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days in the top 3 since Jun 2026

Latest episodes

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Ep. 1215 - J Leman previews Illini's opener vs. UAB

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to preview Thursday's Illinois football season opener against UAB. Leman breaks down what Game One i

Aug 31
40 min

Ep. 1214 - Our 'Sign Guys' for 2026 Illini football

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner unveil their 'Sign Guys' for the 2026 Illinois football season. The guys break down no-doubt starters, rotation players an

Aug 27
1 h 08 min

Ep. 1213 - What we learned from Illini training camp

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss what they learned from 2026 Illinois football training camp leading into the Sept. 3 season opener against UAB. Th

Aug 25
1 h 19 min

Ep. 1212 - Ranking Illini's nonconference slate; Four 5-stars slated to visit this fall

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk break down Illinois basketball's 2026-27 nonconference schedule and the latest in recruiting. The guys discuss four 5-star

Aug 24
1 h 04 min

Ep. 1211 - Mike LaTulip on Illini hoops summer news & buzz

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss the latest with Illinois men's basketball summer news and buzz. LaTulip breaks down the imp

Aug 20
51 min

Ep. 1210 - J Leman's 2026 Illinois football season preview

All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to preview the 2026 Illinois football season. Leman breaks down what gives him co

Aug 19
53 min

Ep. 1209 - Position Preview: Illini DBs and special teams

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2026 Illinois football secondary and special teams unit. The guys discuss how Matthew Bailey and Xavier Scott

Aug 18
1 h 08 min

Ep. 1208 - Position Preview: Illini DL & LB

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2026 Illinois football defensive line and linebackers. The guys discuss the challenge and concern of replacing

Aug 14
1 h 10 min

Ep. 1207 - Position Preview: Illini offensive line

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2026 Illinois football offensive line. The guys discuss Bart Miller's task of replacing four of five starters

Aug 11
56 min

Ep. 1206 - Position Preview: Illini WRs & TEs

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2026 Illinois football wide receivers and tight ends. The guys discuss who could lead the Illini in receiving

Aug 10
1 h 09 min

Ep. 1205 - Position Preview: Illini QBs & RBs

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2026 Illinois football quarterbacks and running backs. The guys discuss expectations for QB Katin Houser and h

Aug 6
56 min

Ep. 1204 - Reaction: David Mirkovic sidelined with foot surgery

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to David Mirkovic undergoing surgery for an injured left foot. The guys discuss the early word on his recovery timeta

Aug 4
22 min

Ep. 1203 - Top training camp storylines for Illini football

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview 2026 Illinois football training camp by breaking down the top August storylines for the team. The guys discuss the

Aug 3
1 h 02 min

Ep. 1202 - Filtering through Illini hoops offseason buzz

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk break down offseason buzz they've gathered on Illinois basketball. The guys discuss David Mirkovic as the primary playmaker

Aug 2
55 min

Ep. 1201 - 2026 Illini expectations with Howard Griffith, Jake Butt and Martin O'Donnell

At Big Ten Media Days, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with BTN analysts Howard Griffith and Jake Butt as well as former Illini All-American offensive lineman

Jul 30
49 min

Ep. 1200 - Exclusives: Illini QB Katin Houser, DB Matthew Bailey and DB Juice Clarke at Big Ten Media Days

Illinois QB Katin Houser, DB Matthew Bailey and DB Juice Clarke sit down with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner at Big Ten Media Days at Hilton Chicago. The

Jul 29
56 min

Ep. 1199 - Exclusives: Bret Bielema & Josh Whitman go in-depth at Big Ten Media Days

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema and Illini athletics director Josh Whitman join Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner to preview the 2026 season. Bielema gives

Jul 28
1 h 02 min

Ep. 1198 - Deon Thomas' view of Final Four run, frontcourt and 2026-27 Illini

Illinois basketball great and Illini Radio Network analyst Deon Thomas joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss all things Illini basketball. Thomas discusses his

Jul 22
34 min

Ep. 1197 - Illini football's X-factor players for the 2026 season

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview Big Ten Media Days before diving into the Illini's X-factors for the 2026 season, players who could swing the seas

Jul 21
1 h 15 min

Ep. 1196 - Scott Burgess on Illini's in-state recruiting push

PrepHoops.com's Scott Burgess joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's increased, intense recruiting push for state of Illinois prospects. B

Jul 20
38 min

Chart positions

Where Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 3, 2026).

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What listeners say

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What I LOVE about this pod is how casual it is. Jeremy, Joey, and Derek all come across as friends, just relaxing, talking about their favorite team. I could totally see myself just sitting at bar with any of them, talking about the Illini. The informal nature of Illini Inquirer makes it so much fun for me to listen to.

UMass Band · Nov 2024

Of all the sports I consume and all the teams I follow, Illini Inquirer provides some of the best coverage of any of them. The podcast strikes the right balance of covering Illini sports: not cynically pessimistic or disingenuously optimistic. They are realistic in their outlooks with reasons for concern while also providing reasons to be hopeful. They do a great job of covering the basketball and football teams even during the off-seasons and don’t fall prey to becoming gimmicky. Simply put, if you care about the Illini or Big Ten sports this has to be one of your go-to podcasts and, while you’re at it, subscribe to the site as well!

Garett.kerber · Aug 2024

I can’t say enough good things about this podcast. Love the content. Love the balanced approach to presentation of the facts. Love the collaboration and dynamics that exist between the different guys who frequent the show.

DownonABC · Apr 2024

Illini Inquirer is an Illini fan’s perfect podcast. Breaking down all important news for the Illini across football and basketball

Great Illini Insights · Apr 2024

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