Ep. 1216 - Bold predictions for 2026 Illini football season

Jeremy Werner previews Illinois vs. Oregon with Duck Territory's Matt Prehm and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner. Prehm breaks down a disappointing first half of the season for Oregon, the impact of offseason brain drain, the QB carousel with Dante Moore out, injuries at wide receiver, a talented defense and the matchup with Illinois. Werner and Wagner then answer a six-pack of Illini questions, focusing on QB Michael Clayton's first start, if the defense can take a step forward during the off week and the chances of an upset against the Ducks. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz

Illini Inquirer basketball analyst Mike LaTulip joins Jeremy Werner to break down Illinois basketball's 105-96 exhibition win at Cincinnati. LaTulip breaks down his impressions of a faster-paced offense, a defense with issues, transfer Stefan Vaaks and freshmen guards Quentin Coleman and Ethan Brown. LaTulip then looks ahead to Friday's exhibition against Baylor. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Jeremy Werner ahead of Saturday's home game against Oregon. He and Jeremy Werner discuss what the Illini need to see out of both sides of the ball to get the win. They also look at the rest of the season to gauge which games are truly winnable. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 105-96 exhibition win at Cincinnati. The guys discuss big offensive games from Andrej Stojakovic and Stefan Vaaks, standout performances from freshman guards Quentin Coleman and Ethan Brown and the level of concern about the Illini's defense. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz

Did you miss him? Illini Inquirer alum Derek Piper rejoins the podcast as a special guest. He and Kyle Tausk discuss the preseason hype of Brad Underwood's team, and if Illinois can really live up to the big expectations. They also take a stroll down memory lane and look at what could be in store for some of these Illini at the next level. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz