Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Illinois basketball's 88-63 win over Missouri in the Braggin' Rights Game, breaking a three-year losing streak to Mizzou. The guys discuss the Illini's elite offense, Kofi Cockburn's continued dominance, Brandin Podziemski's new role and what this team has shown during the last month.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper discuss Illinois basketball's 106-48 rout of St. Francis (Pa.), which included a program-record 18 three-pointers. The guys discuss how Illinois has been so effective offensively without star point guard Andre Curbelo and what strides they made defensively on Saturday. Then the guys discuss the Braggin Right's Game as well as some takeaways on some underclassmen, including Coleman Hawkins' struggles and prolonged looks at freshmen Luke Goode, Brandin Podziemski and RJ Melendez.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks with Illinois football director of recruiting Pat Embleton about the 2022 signing class. Embleton details recruiting during the pandemic, what Bret Bielema has brought to the Illini's recruiting efforts, in-state recruiting improvement and the transfer portal. Werner then chats with Mike LaTulip about Illinois basketball's loss to Arizona (the positives and the negatives) and the three nonconference games remaining.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss Illinois football adding 22 prospects to the Class of 2022 on early signing day. The guys discuss what the Illini accomplished in the class, four signing-week additions, the guys' favorite prospects in the class, their favorite sleepers and their needs in the transfer market.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with former Illinois basketball player Sean Harrington about the 20-year reunion of the 2001 and 2002 Illini Big Ten championship teams. Sean shares stories about Lon Kruger's exit, Bill Self's arrival, Frank Williams, Lucas Johnson, Robert Archibald and much more. Then Sean gives his thoughts on the 2021-22 Illini so far and what he thinks they are capable of this season.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats with 247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu about Illinois football's 2022 recruiting class. Trieu discusses what Bret Bielema has brought to Illinois football recruiting and gives his thoughts on several of the Illini prospects. He breaks down many of the Illini's in-state commitments, including RB Jordan Anderson, RB Aidan Laughery, WR Eian Pugh, LB Jared Badie, WR Hank Beatty and TE Henry Boyer. Then he discusses why he's so high on international OL Magnus Møller, and he gives his thoughts on Midwest offensive linemen Joey Okla and Hunter Whitenack.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Derek Piper react to Illinois basketball's 83-79 loss to No. 11 Arizona. The guys discuss some late-game miscues and how Arizona neutralized All-American center Kofi Cockburn, Coleman Hawkins' struggles and a lackluster bench but also how Illinois had a chance to win thanks to great shooting from Trent Frazier, Alfonso Plummer and Jacob Grandison. The guys then zoom out and discuss what they think of this team for the long-term of the season.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner discusses what Syracuse transfer QB Tommy DeVito brings to Illinois, why the Illini wanted him and how he fits in Tony Petersen's offense.

Joey Wagner and Derek Piper preview Illinois vs. Arizona, the biggest nonconference game at the State Farm Center in more than a decade and Piper talks about Illinois' keys to a win.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Ryan Easterling discuss the start of a busy offseason of roster-building for Bret Bielema and Illinois football. The guys start by discussing transfers out of the program before focusing on the current 19 commitments in the Class of 2022 and who else Illinois could add before the early signing period next week. Then the guys focus on Illinois football's transfer needs and some options, including Syracuse QB Tommy DeVito.