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Ep. 867 - J Leman reacts to Illini's loss at PSU, looks ahead to October slate Sep 30, 2024

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All-American linebacker and Big Ten Network analyst J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to break down the concerns and positives from Illini football's 21-7 loss at Penn State. Leman discusses the Illini's struggles in the trenches and how, despite that, they were able to stay in the game deep into the fourth quarter. Leman and Werner then look ahead to next week's game at Purdue, Ryan Walters' struggles in Year Two and the rest of the Big Ten slate.

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Ep. 866 - Keaton Wagler & Brandon Lee commit to Illini hoops; Tim Anderson departs Sep 26, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper joins Jeremy Werner to break down what four-star Class of 2025 guards Keaton Wagler and Brandon Lee bring to Illinois basketball. He breaks down why the Illini prioritized them and who could be next in their Class of 2025 efforts. Piper and Werner then discuss the official departure of assistant coach Tim Anderson and what it means for Brad Underwood's program.

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Ep. 865 - No. 19 Illinois at No. 9 Penn State preview with Tyler Donohue and Joey Wagner Sep 25, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Lions247's Tyler Donohue and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner to preview Saturday's primetime matchup of No. 19 Illinois at No. 9 Penn State. Donohue breaks down what this game means for Penn State, the impact of first-year coordinators Andy Kotelnicki and Tom Allen, the growth of Drew Allar, the strengths and question marks on defense and the keys to PSU winning at home to start Big Ten play. Werner and Wagner then answer a six-pack of questions about the Illini, including the most encouraging parts of the Illini's win at Nebraska, what the game at PSU means for the program, what concerns them most about PSU and what gives them most optimism about Illinois for the game. The guys then give their picks to click for the game.

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Ep. 864 - J Leman reacts to Illini win at Nebraska, previews Penn State Sep 23, 2024

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Illini Inquirer football analyst and All-American linebacker J Leman reacts to Illinois football's 31-24 overtime win at Nebraska. Leman breaks down what stood out about Barry Lunney Jr. and Aaron Henry's play-calling, an improved run game, Luke Altmyer's continued emergence as a top-tier quarterback and late-game execution. Leman then looks ahead to a top-20 matchup with No. 19 Illinois heading to No. 8 Penn State.

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Ep. 863 - Illini spoil Nebraska's night with 31-24 overtime upset win Sep 21, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to the Illini's upset win of No. 22 Nebraska in Lincoln. The guys break down the strong performance from Luke Altmyer, Pat Bryant, and the Illinois defense in one of the most impressive wins of the Bret Bielema era.

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Ep. 862 - Illinois at Nebraska preview with Mike Schaefer and Joey Wagner Sep 18, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner previews No. 24 Illinois and No. 22 Nebraska with Husker247's Mike Schaefer and Joey Wagner. Schaefer breaks down the Nebraska angles for Friday's top-25 matchup against Illinois, including how Matt Rhule has revitalized the Cornhuskers program, what has stood out about 5-star freshman QB Dylan Raiola, why the defense has been dominant and the keys against the Illini. Then Werner and Wagner answer six questions about Illinois at Nebraska, including what this game means for the Illini program, most encouraging things about the nonconference, concerns against Nebraska and how to handle Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola.

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Ep. 861 - Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn; Piper's update on Illini basketball staff, 2025 recruiting efforts Sep 17, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper joins Jeremy Werner to discuss the status of Illinois basketball assistant coach Tim Anderson and what his potential departure would mean for the program. Piper then updates the Illini's recruiting efforts, including official visits for 2025 prospects Keaton Wagler, Brandon Lee and Trey Maddox as well as the latest with target Jacob Furphy. Illinois sophomore guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn joins the guys to discuss his offseason, what he learned as a freshman on an Elite Eight team and all the newcomers on the Illini roster.

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Ep. 860 - J Leman reacts to Illini's 3-0 start, previews top-25 matchup at Nebraska Sep 16, 2024

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All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois football's win over Central Michigan and previews a top-25 matchup at Nebraska. Leman discusses a dominant day for the defensive front against CMU, continued promise in the passing attack and running game issues. Leman then breaks down keys for the No. 24-ranked Illini against No. 22 Nebraska in Friday night's Big Ten opener and looks at the tough schedule ahead.

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Ep. 859 - Illini improve to 3-0 with 30-9 homecoming win over Chippewas Sep 14, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down the Illini's 30-9 homecoming win over Central Michigan including what they learned and another strong defensive performance. They then discuss next week's matchup on Friday night at Nebraska.

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Ep. 858 - Illinois vs. Central Michigan preview with Adam Jaksa and Joey Wagner Sep 12, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks with Central Michigan radio play-by-play man Adam Jaksa, who previews the Chippewas road game at Illinois on Saturday, breaking down expectations in Year Six under head coach Jim McElwain, Iowa transfer QB Joe Labas, CMU's offensive weapons and the defense. Werner and Joey Wagner answer a six-pack of questions about Illinois football entering Saturday's homecoming game against Central Michigan, including the impact of the Kansas win, which players have exceeded expectations, what concerns they want to see fixed this week and more.

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