Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

All-American linebacker and BTN analyst J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the 2024 Illinois football season. Leman discusses his biggest concerns and reasons for optimism. He also discusses what Illinois needs out of Luke Altmyer in his second season and Aaron Henry beginning his second year as defensive coordinator and more!

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2024 Illinois football linebackers and defensive backs. The guys discuss how experience can help returning linebacker starters Dylan Rosiek and Kenenna Odeluga and if James Kreutz is ready to break out. The guys then discuss the impacts of transfers Terrance Brooks and Torrie Cox Jr. on the cornerback group, the next steps for Xavier Scott and Tyler Strain and some intriguing younger options on the depth chart. The guys then wrap up discuss expectations for the safeties, including Matthew Bailey's return, Miles Scott's second season as a starter and if depth has improved.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2024 Illinois football defensive line and outside linebackers. The guys discuss if Illinois added enough in the offseason to replace Johnny Newton and two other NFL players through the transfer portal and discuss a big X-factor in the group and expectations for the d-line. The guys then discuss whether outside linebackers Seth Coleman and Gabe Jacas can elevate into top stars on the team, the future of the group and expectations for the 2024 season.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview the 2024 Illinois offensive line and special teams unit. The guys discuss whether the Illini did enough to fix their OL issues from a year ago through the transfer portal, an X-factor up front, the depth chart and expectations for Bart Miller's group. Then the guys discuss whether David Olano can continue the Illini's kicker success, whether Illinois can correct return issues and their expectations for Robby Discher's special teams unit.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down the Illini tight end and wide receiver groups for the 2024 season. The guys discuss the impact of four-star transfer Cole Rusk's season-ending knee injury on the tight ends and whether Tanner Arkin, Henry Boyer and Carson Goda can form a productive group. The guys then discuss the long-term options at the position. Werner and Wagner then turn their focus to the wide receivers and discuss buzz about Zakhari Franklin and the transfer's impact on a group led by returning starter Pat Bryant. The guys then discuss the competition in the slot, Malik Elzy's next step and the long-term outlook of the group.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down the Illini quarterbacks and running backs for the 2024 season. At quarterback, the guys discuss the next steps for second-year starter Luke Altmyer, Donovan Leary elevating to the backup role and the long-term at the position and expectations for the 2024 season. Switching to running backs, the guys discuss the potential of Kaden Feagin and Aidan Laughery in larger roles and if Josh McCray can return to form as well as expectations for the rushing attack.

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Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner discuss Kasparas Jakucionis' continued star play internationally. The guys discuss what they saw from the freshman guard at FIBA's U18 Eurobasket and their expectations for him with Illinois this upcoming season. Piper then breaks down the latest in Class of 2025 recruiting, including Spencer Ahrens' official visit, guard Brandon Lee, some five-star targets and the Illini's approach to the class.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down some of the most intriguing players of 2024 Illini training camp. The guys discuss some guys who will be counted on to be stars, some players who are stepping into far bigger roles, some players who are competing for spots in the rotation and two-deep and players who could be more long-term impact players.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner answer listener-submitted questions about Illinois football training camp, including position battles, reasons for optimism and concern, big games on the schedule and more.

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Illinois football coach Bret Bielema joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner to discuss the offseason and preview the start of training camp. Bielema discusses the next steps for the offense and defense, players fans should know about, position battles he's excited to watch and how rule changes impact the game. Werner and Wagner then react to Bielema's thoughts and discuss what they learned at Big Ten Media Days.

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