Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Illinois basketball's 71-62 win over No. 5 Michigan, including the Illini's improved defense, ability to close, Kofi Cockburn's continued dominance and a growing identity.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner, Derek Piper and Isaac Trotter react to Illini basketball's heartbreaking loss at No. 3 Maryland, the signs of progress and the long-term issues. Then the guys discuss the Illini playing Cal in the Redbox Bowl and the early signing period.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Isaac Trotter wrap up the end of the Illini football season, handing out team superlatives and awards. The guys also look ahead to the offseason, including their top recruiting targets.

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball's 81-79 loss to Miami, including coaching issues, leadership issues and chemistry issues. Then the guys look ahead to two top-five matchups against Maryland and Michigan.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Isaac Trotter react to Illinois football's 29-10 loss to Northwestern, including how it shapes how we look at the season in totality, Matt Robinson's struggles at QB, injuries piling up and bowl projections.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Isaac Trotter react to Illinois football's 19-10 loss at No. 17 Iowa, including missed opportunities but also signs of big-picture progress in the win. The guys also talk about some stars of the game, look ahead to Northwestern and react to Adam Miller's commitment to Illinois basketball.

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Illinois basketball's 85-57 win over The Citadel, including Kofi Cockburn's record night, Giorgi Bezhanishvili's best game and an Ayo Dosunmu confidence builder. Then the guys preview Adam Miller's Thursday night commitment announcement.

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner react to Illinois basketball's 66-53 win over Hawaii

Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Illinois basketball's 2-1 start and the biggest adjustments the team must make after three games. Then the guys diving into the early signing period and discuss the additions of Andre Curbelo and Coleman Hawkins and the latest buzz on top-40 guard Adam Miller.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Isaac Trotter react to Illini's bowl-clinching 37-34 greatest-comeback win over Michigan State, including the stars and big plays from the game, what this says about the program and what it means for the program.