Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses his big questions following the Big Ten's expansion to Oregon and Washington and what this all means for the future of college sports. Then Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins the show to discuss how much we can read into box scores of Illinois basketball's three-game trip to Spain, including an 84-73 comeback win over the Madrid All-Stars on Sunday. How concerning are shooting struggles and how encouraging is the strong defense and rebounding? The guys also discuss the roles of Sencire Harris and Luke Goode.

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The Inside Zone's Matt Fortuna joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the latest tremors in potential college football realignment, including whether the Pac-12 will survive, if the Big Ten will look to add Oregon and Washington and if Notre Dame will ever join a conference. Matt then weighs in on the 2023 season for Illinois football and what's next for Northwestern football.

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Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner preview Illinois basketball's upcoming trip to Spain and what can be gained from the experience. The guys then discuss their takeaways from an open practice, including some positives, some concerns and some individual standouts. Piper then discusses Illinois hosting two Class of 2024 guards for fall official visits.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss what they learned from Big Ten Media Days about the Big Ten at large and Illinois football, including Bret Bielema's long-term commitment, the addition of Jim Leonhard and attempting to sustain success. Then the guys answer 10 questions entering Illini football training camp, including position battles and which freshmen could make an impact.

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Purdue coach Ryan Walters and BTN analyst Jake Butt join the Illini Inquirer Podcast from Big Ten Media Days. Walters talks with Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner about his first eight months as Purdue's head coach, how his time under Bret Bielema prepared him for the job and recruiting and coaching against Illinois. BTN analyst Jake Butt then joins Werner to discuss why he's high on Illinois for the 2023 season, the Big Ten West race and how his alma mater, Michigan, has risen to the top of the Big Ten.

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Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman and Illini star defensive linemen Johnny Newton and Keith Randolph join the Illini Inquirer Podcast live from Big Ten Media Days. Whitman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss his partnership with Illinois head coach Bret Bielema, the keys to sustaining success with football, the Northwestern hazing scandal, NIL and student-athlete compensation. Newton and Randolph then join Werner and Joey Wagner to discuss why they returned to Illinois, goals and expectations for the 2023 season and much more.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner previews the biggest storylines of Big Ten Media Days. Lions247's Tyler Donahue then joins Werner to break down Penn State football's 2023 outlook, including whether this is James Franklin's best chance to win a Big Ten title, whether PSU has the best defense in the conference and expectations for sophomore QB Drew Allar. InsideMdSports.com's Jeff Erman then joins Werner to discuss what Mike Locksley has built so far at Maryland following back-to-back bowl wins and expectations for the Terrapins during the 2023 season.

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Illini Inquirer's Derek Piper and Jeremy Werner break down three-star Yorkville forward Jason Jakstys' commitment to Illinois basketball, why the Illini prioritized him, what he brings to the Illini and who could be next in the Illini's Class of 2024. Then the guys discuss Ayo Dosunmu re-signing with the Chicago Bulls and what it means for his NBA career and Illinois' recruiting efforts. The guys end the podcast grading Illinois football's long-awaited jersey unveiling.

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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner continues his lookahead of Illinois football 2023 Big Ten opponents. Hawkeye Insider's David Eicholt discusses the Brian Ferentz situation at Iowa, the Hawkeyes making splashes in the transfer portal and whether Iowa should be considered the Big Ten West favorite. Peegs.com's Matthew Weaver joins the Illini Inquirer Podcast to discuss Indiana football's struggles the last two seasons, whether head coach Tom Allen is on the hot seat, the nature of the IU football job and whether a huge transfer influx can propel the Hoosiers forward in 2023.

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Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner checks in with Minnesota and Nebraska to preview their 2023 football seasons. Ryan Burns of Gopher Illustrated breaks down P.J. Fleck's successful tenure and whether the Gophers can withstand losses of its stars to contend once again for a Big Ten West title. Mike Schaefer of Husker247 then joins Werner to discuss how new head coach Matt Rhule has impacted the Nebraska football program and expectations for his first season.

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