Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

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Ep. 857 - J Leman reacts to Illini's 23-17 win over Kansas Sep 09, 2024

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All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois football's 23-17 win over Kansas. Leman breaks down what the win means for the program, what stood out about the defense's big day, what changed for an offense that struggled until a clutch fourth quarter and what the win says about the team with the schedule ahead.

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Ep. 856 - Illini upset No. 19 Kansas with 23-17 win Sep 08, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to the Illini's upset win of No. 19 Kansas in front of a sold out crowd at Memorial Stadium. The guys break down the strong performance from the Illinois defense in one of the most impressive wins of the Bret Bielema era.

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Ep. 855 - Illini WBB lands 5-star guard Destiny Jackson Sep 05, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner plays clips from five-star Whitney Young guard Destiny Jackson's announcement that she has committed to Illinois women's basketball. Then Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the impact of Illinois women's basketball landing five-star Chicago Whitney Young guard Destiny Jackson, how Illinois won the recruitment, how she fits the program's long-term and who could be next in the Class of 2025.

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Ep. 854 - Illinois vs. No. 19 Kansas preview with Michael Swain and Joey Wagner Sep 04, 2024

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Phog.net's Michael Swain joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to break down No. 19 Kansas entering Saturday's 6 p.m. kickoff at Illinois. Swain breaks down what makes KU's offense so good, the impact of a coordinator change, their question marks, the challenge of KU's experienced secondary and the keys to the Jayhawks leaving Champaign with a win. Then Werner and Joey Wagner discuss six questions about Illinois football's primetime matchup against No. 19 Kansas on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, including which Illini has the most to prove, reasons to be optimistic about the offense and defense putting up a better fight than last season and biggest concerns about the Jayhawks.

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Ep. 853 - Breaking down Illini basketball's 2024-25 backcourt Sep 03, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Illinois basketball's exhibition game at Ole Miss, season ticket sales and fall workouts. Then the guys break down Illinois basketball's 2024-25 backcourt, including hype for freshman Kasparas Jakucionis, how Kylan Boswell complements the young NBA Draft prospect and how Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn fits into the backcourt rotation.

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Ep. 852 - J Leman's top takeaways from EIU win, Kansas preview Sep 02, 2024

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All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to Illinois football's 45-0 rout of Eastern Illinois. Leman gives his five biggest takeaways from the rout over an FCS opponent, including some standout performances on either side of the ball. Leman then previews Saturday's huge home game against No. 22 Kansas and breaks down some keys to Illinois beating the Jayhawks.

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Ep. 851 - Illini put away EIU early in late-night 45-0 season-opening rout Aug 30, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down the Illini's 45-0 season-opening win over Eastern Illinois including some unexpected snap counts for certain players and discuss next week's matchup with Kansas.

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Ep. 850 - Breaking down Illini wings; Illini football All-Big Ten draft Aug 27, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper break down Illinois Basketball's wing position group heading into the 2024-2025 hoops season, including expectations for Ty Rodgers, five-star freshman Will Riley and Louisville transfer Tre White. Joey Wagner then joins the guys for an Illini All-Big Ten Football draft heading into the season opener against Eastern Illinois.

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Ep. 849 - J Leman previews season opener vs. EIU, answers your questions Aug 26, 2024

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All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to preview Illinois Football's season opener versus Eastern Illinois. Leman also answers listener submitted questions about all things Illini!

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Ep. 848 - Bold predictions for the 2024 Illini Football season Aug 22, 2024

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner give their bold takes for the 2024 Illini Football season including post season awards and stat leader predictions.

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