Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to preview the 2026 Illinois football season. Leman breaks down what gives him confidence for the season, what concerns him and players he's most interested in watching.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2026 Illinois football secondary and special teams unit. The guys discuss how Matthew Bailey and Xavier Scott fit in Bobby Hauck's scheme, if cornerback will turn into a strength with newcomers Jakwon Morris and Nick Hankins Jr. joining Juice Clarke and Tanner Heckel and if Mac Resetich is poised for a bounce-back and breakout. The guys then discuss huge changes to the Illini special teams personnel and the battles at kicker, punter and returner.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2026 Illinois football defensive line and linebackers. The guys discuss the challenge and concern of replacing most of the defensive front from last season and how the scheme can help the personnel. The guys also discuss the roles of returners like Joe Barna, Pat Farrell, James Kreutz and Ismael Kante; the impact of transfers like Darrell Prater, Will Holmes, Carter Janki and Ean Rhea; and potential underclassmen who could make an impact, including Grant Beerman.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2026 Illinois football offensive line. The guys discuss Bart Miller's task of replacing four of five starters from last season, the importance of transfer center Jake Renfro, the development of Brandon Henderson and Nathan Knapik and the additions of Maika Matelau and Christian Martin. The guys also discuss the depth and underclassmen in the room.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2026 Illinois football wide receivers and tight ends. The guys discuss who could lead the Illini in receiving with Hank Beatty gone, the impacts of transfers and which underclassmen could make an impact at the position. The guys then break down Kaden Feagin's potential impact after switching to tight end, whether Christian Abney can fill Tanner Arkin's shoes and the depth at the position.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2026 Illinois football quarterbacks and running backs. The guys discuss expectations for QB Katin Houser and how the offense changes with him as well as the battle for the backup spot between Carson Boyd and Michael Clayton. The guys then discuss how new running backs coach Tyrone Wheatley will impact Ca'Lil Valentine and Aidan Laughery, Jordan Anderson's role and early buzz on the freshmen tailbacks.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to David Mirkovic undergoing surgery for an injured left foot. The guys discuss the early word on his recovery timetable and what it means for the lead-up to the 2026-27 season.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview 2026 Illinois football training camp by breaking down the top August storylines for the team. The guys discuss the offensive line gaining chemistry, the defense taking the next step in its install, special teams competitions, new wepons working their way into roles, freshmen and more.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk break down offseason buzz they've gathered on Illinois basketball. The guys discuss David Mirkovic as the primary playmaker of the offense, freshman Lincoln Williams making an early impression, freshman guard Quentin Coleman's defensive potential, Stefan Vaaks developing a downhill game and the Ivisic twins bulking up.

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At Big Ten Media Days, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner catches up with BTN analysts Howard Griffith and Jake Butt as well as former Illini All-American offensive lineman Martin O'Donnell. Griffith and Butt both discuss Illinois adding transfer quarterback Katin Houser and the switch to Bobby Hauck's defense, as well as their expectations for the Illini in 2026. O'Donnell, an executive at Busey Bank, discusses Illini football's new Busey Bank jersey patch and Illinois offensive line play.

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