Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with The 200 Level's Mike Carpenter about getting ready for Illinois football opener at Wisconsin and the impact of Badgers QB Jack Coan's injury. Then the guys talk about the possibilities of the Illini hoops' nonconference schedule. In the final segment, the guys chat about the Chicago Bears' 19-11 loss to the Indianapolis Colts and how they feel as Bulls fans watching Jimmy Butler star for the Heat in the NBA Finals.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to top-100 Class of 2021 wing Jordan Nesbitt committing to Memphis over Illinois. Piper breaks down how it happened, how it impacts the Illini's wing pursuits and what's next in the Class of 2021. The guys wrap up by talking about the potential 2020-21 basketball schedule.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Illini Radio Network analyst and former Illini OL Martin O'Donnell to preview the 2020 Illini roster's biggest unknown: the defensive line. The guys discuss the loss of four starters and what Illinois has to replace them, who could take a big step forward of the returners and what transfer DT Roderick Perry adds to the group.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with Illini Radio Network analyst and former Illini OL Martin O'Donnell about the 2020 Illinois offensive line. The guys recap's the OL's performance last year, discuss the four returning starters' individual games, chat about the battle for the fifth offensive line starting spot and then set expectations for the 2020 group.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks with The 200 Level's Mike Carpenter about the 3-0 Bears, Jordan Nesbitt and the real start of Illini football training camp.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with former Illinois RB Dre Brown to preview the 2020 Illini running back room. The guys discuss what the losses of Dre Brown, Reggie Corbin and Ra'Von Bonner mean for the group, what Mike Epstein can add when healthy, expectations for transfer RB Chase Brown and how Jakari Norwood and Kenyon Sims can impact the group in Year Three at Illinois. The guys also chat about underclassmen Reggie Love and Nick Fedanzo and what it takes to be successful in Rod Smith's high-tempo, spread offense.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with former Illinois star WR Mike Dudek to preview the 2020 Illinois wide receivers. The guys chat about Ricky Smalling's departure, Josh Imatorbhebhe's breakout season, Donny Navarro's emergence, Casey Washington's freshman season, what to expect out of Trevon Sidney after an injury-plagued season and what the three new transfers can bring to Rod Smith's offense.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks with former Illinois QB Reilly O'Toole about the 2020 Illini quarterback room. The guys break down what starter Brandon Peters has brought to the program and how the Michigan transfer can take his game to another level in his second season in Champaign. Then the guys break down what they saw from Matt Robinson last season and what he can do to keep the backup job, before chatting about Isaiah Williams' potential role and his long-term possibilities.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with The 200 Level's Mike Carpenter about the 2020 Illini football schedule and expectations; the guys also talk about the 2-0 Chicago Bears.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner reacts to the latest iteration of the 2020 Illini football schedule. Jeremy breaks down whether the Illini got a favorable, neutral or unfavorable draw and gives his expectations for the 2020 Illini before breaking down the Big Ten winners and losers of the newest schedules.

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