Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Illinois basketball's 80-77 win over Missouri in the Braggin' Rights Game. The guys discuss big performances from Kasparas Jakucionis and Kylan Boswell and nice complementary games from Tomislav Ivisic, Tre White and Morez Johnson but also discuss some shooting slumps and other lapses. The guy…

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip reacts to Illinois basketball's 66-64 loss to No. 1 Tennessee, including the Illini's late-game issues, a better-than-expected defense and some potential adjustments to help the offense. LaTulip then looks ahead to Sunday's game against Missouri in the annual Braggin' Rights Game. Follow the Illini In…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss QB Luke Altmyer's return to Illinois football and the transfer portal. The guys discuss what Altmyer's return means for Illinois football in 2025 and for Altmyer's legacy in Champaign as well as where he stacks up among Big Ten quarterbacks. The guys then discuss the Illini's retention efforts…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 66-64 loss to No. 1 Tennessee. The guys discuss the Illini's lack of late-game execution for a second time in three games, a struggling offense but some other encouraging signs against one of the best teams in the country. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: ht…

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…

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 Te…

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…

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 b…

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: h…

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 I…

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 firin…

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://a…

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 game…

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, t…

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:…

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. Le…

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/2Xa…

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 ma…

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://spo…

Illinois women's basketball coach Shauna Green joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner to discuss a top-10 recruiting class and a 4-0 start to the season. Green discusses what went into building a top-10 signing class, what they bring to the program and what it meant to get top-30 Chicago guard Destiny Jackson. Then Green discusses a …

Illini Inquirer football analyst and All-American linebacker J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois football's 38-16 win over Michigan State. Leman discusses adjustments from both Illini coordinators, Luke Altmyer's bounce-back game, Pat Bryant's big game, Josh McCray's role, Gabe Jacas' leveling-up, an effective pass rush and good safe…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to the Illini's victory over Michigan State on senior day as the Illini gain their 6th home win of the season. The guys break down the bounce back performance from the Illini after the bye week, including big games from Pat Bryant, Luke Altmyer, Josh McCray and the Illini pass rush. Follow the I…

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip breaks down Illinois basketball's 66-54 win over Oakland, including the offense's struggles with the zone, Kylan Boswell's role, Kasparas Jakucionis' scoring approach and Tomislav Ivisic's great start. Then LaTulip previews Wednesday's matchup against No. 2 Alabama and the keys to the Illini dealing w…

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball's 66-54 win over Oakland. The guys discuss the sloppy night from the Illini offensively which included 18 turnovers and look ahead to next week's matchup vs Alabama. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Ot…

Jeremy Werner previews Illinois football vs. Michigan State with Spartain Tailgate's Stephen Brooks and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Brooks breaks down first-year head coach Jonathan Smith's impact, QB Aidan Chiles and the strengths and weaknesses of the MSU offense and defense. Werner and Wagner discuss keys out of the off week, attrition on def…

All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman discusses Illini football's self-scout during the off week, the impact of injuries, how the team finishes strong and Saturday's matchup against Michigan State. Leman also discusses the landscape of the Big Ten, the Illini's best NFL Draft prospects and how he'd grade the season de…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to the Illini's rout of SIUE 90-58 in Champaign. The guys break down Jakucionis' near triple double performance and another strong offensive showing from Illinois that included 15 made threes. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: * Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2X…

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Ty Rodgers' decision to redshirt and Illinois basketball's 112-67 win over Eastern Illinois. LaTulip discusses Will Riley's 31-point debut and impressive debuts by Kasparas Jakucionis, Tomislav Ivisic and Morez Johnson as well as the roles for Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, Kylan Bo…

All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman breaks down Illinois football's loss to Minnesota and what Illinois needs to do during the off week to maximize its opportunities during the final three games against Michigan State, Rutgers and Northwestern. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP S…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to the Illini dominating Eastern Illinois 112-67 in Champaign. The guys break down Will Riley's huge debut and other young pieces that shined for Illinois in the season-opener. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: * Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 * Other: h…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football's 25-17 loss to Minnesota. The guys discuss miscues by the Illini and some key injuries heading into Illinois' bye 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:…

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Tomislav Ivisic getting cleared by the NCAA to play the 2024-25 season and what it means for the Illini. The guys also discuss what they want to see from Illinois in its season opener against Eastern Illinois on Monday, the Illini's international recruiting and Piper's Big Ten outlook. Follow …

Gopher Illustrated's Ryan Burns joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to break down the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Saturday's 11 a.m. matchup at Illinois. Werner and Joey Wagner then answer a six-pack of Illinois football questions entering Saturday's game against Minnesota, including injury updates, Luke Altmyer's recent play, defensive struggle…

Illini Inquirer football analyst and All-American linebacker J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois football's 38-9 loss at No. 1 Oregon, including defensive breakdowns and Luke Altmyer's struggles. Leman then looks ahead to Saturday's home game against Minnesota, which has won three-straight games, and discusses Illini football's offse…

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper is joined by Mike LaTulip to break down Illinois basketball's 91-74 loss in charity exhibition game at No. 24 Ole Miss. The guys discuss the exciting flashes from the Illini's new pieces and the concerns including 22 turnovers against a veteran team. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0N…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down Illinois football's 38-9 loss at Oregon. The guys discuss their biggest positive takeaways and concerns from the Illini's second loss of the season. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP …

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper joins Jeremy Werner to preview Illinois basketball's exhibition game at Ole Miss on Sunday (11 a.m. CT, SECN). The guys discuss the hype train for Illinois basketball and Kasparas Jakucionis, nuggets from the Butler closed scrimmage and what they most are looking forward to seeing during Sunday's exhibition game at Ole…

Jeremy Werner previews Saturday's game between No. 20 Illinois at No. 1 Oregon with CBS Sports play-by-play man Brad Nessler, Duck Territory's Matt Prehm and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Nessler discusses calling the Illini's win over Michigan, the atmosphere in Champaign, Bret Bielema, the matchup against Oregon and his career. Prehm breaks down…

All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois football's 21-7 win over No. 24 Michigan and previews this week's trip to No. 1 Oregon. Leman discusses how the Illini won in the trenches and standout performances from the Illini defense before giving his keys for the Illini's monster t…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to the Illini's victory over Michigan while celebrating the Memorial Stadium's centennial. The guys break down how the Illini won and what it means for the 2024 season and the program's future. The guys also answer listener-submitted questions. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https…

As Illinois celebrates the 100-year anniversary of Red Grange's historic performance in the Memorial Stadium dedication game, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Chris Willis, author of "Red Grange: The Life of the NFL's First Superstar." Willis details why the Illini great's six-touchdown performance against Michigan 100 years ago was such …

Jeremy Werner previews Saturday's matchup between No. 24 Michigan and No. 22 Illinois with The Michigan Insider's Alejandro Zuñiga and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Zuñiga breaks down Sherrone Moore's first season as head coach, how much Michigan has changed under his leadership, their quarterback problems, their rushing offense and why such a tal…

All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman breaks down Illinois football's 50-49 overtime win against Purdue, including the defense's second-half meltdown and how Aaron Henry corrects some issues as well as a top-tier performance by the offense, especially Luke Altmyer and Pat Bryant. Leman then looks ahead to Saturday's r…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to the Illini reclaiming the Cannon Trophy after defeating Purdue in OT. The guys break down the gutsy performance from Luke Altmyer, defensive issues, and second half mistakes that lead to Illinois blowing a huge lead. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spoti…

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to discuss what Brad Underwood said at Big Ten Media Days, including the departure of Tim Anderson, the wait on Tomislav Ivisic, his talented freshman class, the defense and national-title expectations. LaTulip then weighs in on the Big Ten preseason poll and which teams he'd have …

Jeremy Werner previews Saturday's Cannon Trophy game between Illinois and Purdue with GoldandBlack.com's Tom Dienhart and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Dienhart break down Purdue's immense struggles in Year Two under Ryan Walters, the former Illinois defensive coordinator, and the temperature in West Lafayette entering Saturday's game at Illinois.…

All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to discuss Saturday's Illinois game against Purdue and takes listener-submitted questions. Leman talks about a crazy weekend in college football, including the Big Ten, and how it impacts Illinois. He then breaks down why Purdue has had so many issues and what …

Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner and Derek Piper discuss their biggest takeaways from Big Ten Basketball Media Days. The guys break down comments from Brad Underwood, Shauna Green, and more! 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/…

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with The 200 Level's Mike Carpenter, who wrote a new book on his life as an Illini basketball fan. Carpenter discusses his inspiration behind the book, his process and what he learned about his connection with Illini basketball. Then the guys discuss the outlook for the 2024-25 Illini basketball team and a…

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 the…