Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with the Decatur Herald and Review's Joey Wagner react to the Illini's disappointing 45-7 loss at No. 14 Wisconsin. The guys chat about the offense getting shut out and where Rod Smith goes from here, the defense's blown coverages and a few bright spots.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Josh Schafer of Badger247 to break down Wisconsin prior to Friday night's Big Ten opener in Madison. The guys discuss whether Wisconsin is "looking for revenge" after last year's upset in Champaign, what Graham Mertz brings at QB, who replaces Jonathan Taylor, if Wisconsin's OL is as good as normal and how the Badgers replace just a few holes on a defense that was elite last season. Schafer also breaks down his keys to the game.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with IlliniBoard.com's Robert Rosenthal to preview Friday's Big Ten opener between Illinois and Wisconsin. The guys break down how they'll evaluate this season, how Illinois stacks up in the Big Ten West, the biggest storylines on offense and defense and players they're most excited to see.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with The 200 Level's Mike Carpenter about Illinois football's season opener at Wisconsin and expectations for the 2020 season. The guys break down what they want to see from the Illini offense and defense and what concerns they have against the Badgers.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper preview the upcoming commitment decision for top-40 Illinois prospect Bryce Hopkins. Piper breaks down the 6-foot-7 forward's game, his recruitment and what he means for the Illini's Class of 2021.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with lead basketball reporter Derek Piper about the start of Illini basketball practice and the lead-up to a highly-anticipated, unprecedented 2020-21 season. The guys break down Brad Underwood's hour-long Zoom call with media, including the latest on injuries, the schedule, dealing with COVID-19 restrictions, the starting lineup, freshmen impacts and dealing with expectations.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks with The 200 Level's Mike Carpenter about Illinois football opening up on a Friday night and Illini football training camp storylines, including position battles, the quarterbacks and Luke Ford. Then the guys talk about top-100 basketball recruit Bryce Hopkins soon making a decision, the 4-1 Bears, LeBron James and MLB Playoffs.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks with former Illinois long snapper and Illini Radio Network sideline reporter Michael Martin to preview the 2020 Illinois special teams unit. He discusses Bob Ligashesky's impact on the Illini special teams unit during his tenure, how Big Ten Punter of the Year Blake Hayes can actually improve, James McCourt's rise as a kicker, long snapper Ethan Tabel's biggest strength, other special teams standouts and who will rise as a returner.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with BTN analyst and former All-American LB J Leman to preview the 2020 Illinois linebackers. The guys chat about how Illinois will replace All-Big Ten First Team linebacker Dele Harding, what position shifts mean for seniors Jake Hansen and Milo Eifler and what the Illini need from strongside linebackers Khalan Tolson and Delano Ware.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with former Illini safety Kevin Mitchell about his job as assistant director of development inside the Illinois athletics department, and Mitchell also helps preview the 2020 Illini secondary, including the returns of starters Nate Hobbs, Sydney Brown and Tony Adams, the development of Devon Witherspoon and the additions of Marquez Beason and Derrick Smith.