Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast
by 247Sports, Illinois, Illinois Football, Illinois Basketball, Illinois Athletics, College Football, College Basketball
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Ep. 1184 - Illini add four Class of 2027 commits; Players we need to talk about more
Jun 12, 2026
1h 18m 57s
Ep. 1183 - Why Lincoln Williams is an intriguing late Illini signing; What Quentin Coleman showed at AmeriCup
Jun 9, 2026
53m 00s
Ep. 1182 - Why CJ Moore has Illini basketball at No. 1 in his 2026-27 rankings
Jun 8, 2026
37m 10s
Ep. 1181 - Tom Fornelli on the state of Illini football
Jun 4, 2026
45m 40s
Ep. 1180 - Exclusive: Brad Underwood on Illini's Final Four run & offseason reload
Jun 3, 2026
56m 20s
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| 6/12/26 |  Ep. 1184 - Illini add four Class of 2027 commits; Players we need to talk about more | Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss the latest commitments for Illinois football, including 2026 Unity QB Dane Eisenmenger and four Class of 2027 prospects: QB Sladen Shack, TE Cade Newman, OL Gavin Ericson-Staton and DL Ryan Paulsen. The guys also preview another weekend of Class of 2027 official visitors before discussing Illinois football players they think deserve more focus heading into the 2026 season.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSOmaha Steaks: Visit OmahaSteaks.com right now for 50% off sitewide during their Memorial Day Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use Promo Code ILLINI at checkout.Factor: Head to factormeals.com/illini50off and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz | 1h 18m 57s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 |  Ep. 1183 - Why Lincoln Williams is an intriguing late Illini signing; What Quentin Coleman showed at AmeriCup | Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks about the latest commitments for Illini football: DL Ryan Paulsen and QB Sladen Shack. Kyle Tausk then joins Werner to discuss why three-star 2026 wing Lincoln Williams is an intriguing late signing for Illinois basketball and what he could bring to the program. Tausk then breaks down what he saw from five-star Illini freshman Quentin Coleman in the AmeriCup and what it says about how he'll fit on a 2026-27 team with Final Four hopes.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSOmaha Steaks: Visit OmahaSteaks.com and get an extra $35 off, with Promo Code ILLINI at checkout.Factor: Head to factormeals.com/illini50off and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz | 53m 00s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 |  Ep. 1182 - Why CJ Moore has Illini basketball at No. 1 in his 2026-27 rankings | The Athletic college basketball writer CJ Moore joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's run to the Final Four and his hometown perspective on Keaton Wagler's rise to All-American and projected top-10 NBA Draft pick. Moore then breaks down what stands out about the Illinois staff and why he had Illinois at No. 1 in his post-NBA Draft withdrawal deadline 2026-27 college basketball rankings.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSVisit OmahaSteaks.com and get an extra $35 off, with Promo Code ILLINI at checkout.Factor: Head to factormeals.com/illini50off and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz | 37m 10s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 |  Ep. 1181 - Tom Fornelli on the state of Illini football | CBS Sports college football writer Tom Fornelli, a U of I graduate, joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss his thoughts on Illinois football entering Year Six under Bret Bielema. Fornelli discusses what Bielema has accomplished, how new QB Katin Houser fits Barry Lunney Jr.'s offense, the hiring of defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck and 2026 expectations. Fornelli also discusses his thoughts on the state of college football and who he's buying and selling in the Big Ten in 2026.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORCheers Health: For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code ILLINI at CheersHealth.com. Just head to CheersHealth.com and use code ILLINI for 20% Off. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz | 45m 40s | ||||||
| 6/3/26 |  Ep. 1180 - Exclusive: Brad Underwood on Illini's Final Four run & offseason reload | Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner for an exclusive 40-minute interview, in which he hits on the Illini's Final Four run, Keaton Wagler's epic season, an offseason focused on retention, the new additions to the 2026-27 roster and big-picture topics in college basketball.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORCheers Health: For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code ILLINI at CheersHealth.com. Just head to CheersHealth.com and use code ILLINI for 20% Off. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz | 56m 20s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 |  Ep. 1179 - Illini football recruiting June official visits preview | Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview a critical month of June official visits for Illinois football recruiting. The guys discuss how the Class of 2027 is shaping up, the biggest positions of need, the most intriguing positions, the top in-state and out-of-state targets and the potential for a big splash. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR * Cheers Health: For a limited time, our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code ILLINI at CheersHealth.com. Just head to CheersHealth.com and use code ILLINI for 20% Off. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: * Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 * Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz | 1h 01m 03s | ||||||
| 5/30/26 |  Ep. 1178 - Scott Dochterman on the state of college football, the Big Ten and the Illini | The Athletic's Scott Dochterman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the state of college football and tectonic shifts in the sport. Dochterman discusses the push to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams and the rising cost of rosters, and then he gives his thoughts on Illinois football under Bret Bielema and the top stories for the 2026 Big Ten football season. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Columbia Street Roastery: Head to CSRcoffee.com and use code IlliniAllTheWay to get 10 percent off your first order and get free shipping on orders of over $45. Cheers Health: For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code ILLINI at CheersHealth.com. Just head to CheersHealth.com and use code ILLINI for 20% Off. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz | 36m 32s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 |  Ep. 1177 - Isaac Trotter on Andrej Stojakovic's official return to Illini | CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Andrej Stojakovic withdrawing from the NBA Draft and officially returning to Illinois for the 2026-27 season. Trotter breaks down why Stojakovic made the decision, what it means for Illinois and how Stojakovic can get better in Year Two with the Illini. Trotter then breaks down the Big Ten landscape following the stay-or-go NBA Draft decisions. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Columbia Street Roastery: Head to CSRcoffee.com and use code IlliniAllTheWay to get 10 percent off your first order and get free shipping on orders of over $45. Cheers Health: For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code ILLINI at CheersHealth.com. Just head to CheersHealth.com and use code ILLINI for 20% Off. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz | 41m 47s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 |  Ep. 1176 - J Leman's post-spring Illini football thoughts | All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois football's offseason changes, 2026 roster and expectations. Leman breaks down his thoughts on Bret Bielema hiring Bobby Hauck as defensive coordinator and the 3-3-5 defense, QB Katin Houser's fit in Barry Lunney Jr.'s offense and the talent around him and what this 2026 season means for Bielema's program. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Columbia Street Roastery: Head to CSRcoffee.com and use code IlliniAllTheWay to get 10 percent off your first order and get free shipping on orders of over $45. Cheers Health: For a limited time our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code ILLINI at CheersHealth.com. Just head to CheersHealth.com and use code ILLINI for 20% Off. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz | 46m 19s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 |  Ep. 1175 - Illini football mailbag with Joey Wagner | Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner answer listener-submitted Illinois football questions on Bobby Hauck's 3-3-5 defense, expectations for the program moving forward, the offensive line, 2026 personnel, recruiting and much more. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Omaha Steaks: Visit OmahaSteaks.com right now for 50% off sitewide during their Memorial Day Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use Promo Code ILLINI at checkout. TUSHY: If you're not Team TUSHY, you're not Team Clean. For a limited time, our listeners get 10% off their first bidet order when you use code ILLINI at checkout. That's 10% off your first bidet order at HelloTUSHY.com with promo code ILLINI. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz | 1h 25m 19s | ||||||
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| 5/20/26 |  Ep. 1174 - Super-sized Illini hoops mailbag with Kyle Tausk | Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk answer listener-submitted Illinois basketball questions on Andrej Stojakovic, Ty Rodgers, Toni Bilic, the non-conference schedule, 2027 NBA Draft prospects, the freshmen and much more. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Omaha Steaks: Visit OmahaSteaks.com right now for 50% off sitewide during their Memorial Day Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use Promo Code ILLINI at checkout. TUSHY: If you’re not Team TUSHY, you’re not Team Clean. For a limited time, our listeners get 10% off their first bidet order when you use code ILLINI at checkout. That’s 10% off your first bidet order at HelloTUSHY.com with promo code ILLINI. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz | 1h 41m 53s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 |  Ep. 1173 - Illini football's Class of 2027 in-state infusion | Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Ryan Easterling react to Illinois football landing three in-state commitments in a week — OL Mason Halliman, OL Soren Fifer and LB Sean Rice — and what they bring to the program. The guys also discuss other in-state prospects they could be in the mix to land this summer. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Omaha Steaks: Visit OmahaSteaks.com right now for 50% off sitewide during their Memorial Day Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use Promo Code ILLINI at checkout. TUSHY: If you’re not Team TUSHY, you’re not Team Clean. For a limited time, our listeners get 10% off their first bidet order when you use code ILLINI at checkout. That’s 10% off your first bidet order at HelloTUSHY.com with promo code ILLINI. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz | 50m 55s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 |  Ep. 1172 - Illini football recruiting momentum; Stojakovic's stay-or-go decision | Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner react to Illinois football adding commitments from 2026 JUCO tight end BJ Thurman and 2027 Morton OL Soren Fifer on back-to-back days. Then the guys discuss Andrej Stojakovic's comments from the NBA Draft Combine about his stay-or-go decision, Quentin Coleman and Zavier Zens rises in the final 2026 rankings and the Illini's home-and-home against Duke. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Visit OmahaSteaks.com right now for 50% off sitewide during their Memorial Day Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use Promo Code ILLINI at checkout. Factor: Head to factormeals.com/illini50off and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz | 1h 00m 37s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 |  Ep. 1171 - Yogi Roth evaluates Illini football, QB Katin Houser and new defense | Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner chats about the latest in Illinois football recruiting, including three-star OL Mason Halliman's commitment. Then Yogi Roth, analyst for NBC Sports and Big Ten Network, joins Werner to give his thoughts on the growth of Illinois football and the Big Ten and what Bret Bielema and Barry Lunney Jr. do so well. He then breaks down new QB Katin Houser's game and the upside and downside of Bobby Hauck's new 3-3-5 defense. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Visit OmahaSteaks.com right now for 50% off sitewide during their Memorial Day Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use Promo Code ILLINI at checkout. Factor: Head to factormeals.com/illini50off and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz | 1h 05m 35s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 |  Ep. 1170 - NBA Draft lottery fallout & Combine preview; Eric Bossi on Illini hoops recruiting | Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk discuss what this week's NBA Draft Combine means for Keaton Wagler, Kylan Boswell and Andrej Stojakovic, as well as Wagler's best NBA Draft fits and the Bulls landing the No. 4 pick in the lottery. 247Sports national basketball director Eric Bossi then joins Werner to discuss Illinois basketball prep recruiting, its top-10 Class of 2026, its early 2027 commits and other 2027 and 2028 targets. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Visit OmahaSteaks.com right now for 50% off sitewide during their Memorial Day Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use Promo Code ILLINI at checkout. Factor: Head to factormeals.com/illini50off and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz | 1h 22m 06s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 |  Ep. 1169 - Adam Finkelstein on Keaton Wagler's NBA Draft stock, Illini basketball's highly-rated additions✨ | NBA DraftIllinois basketball+3 | Adam Finkelstein | CBS SportsProvidence | — | Keaton WaglerNBA Draft stock+3 | Columbia Street RoasteryIlliniAllTheWay | 37m 25s | |
| 5/6/26 |  Ep. 1168 - Joe Henricksen on in-state recruiting importance for Illini hoops✨ | in-state recruitingIllinois basketball+3 | Joe Henricksen | CSRcoffee.comHelloTUSHY.com+1 | Illinois | Illinois Fighting Illinibasketball recruiting+4 | Columbia Street RoasteryIlliniAllTheWay | 39m 16s | |
| 5/5/26 |  Ep. 1167 - Reasons for optimism & concern for 2026 Illini football✨ | Illinois footballcoaching changes+3 | — | CSRcoffee.comHelloTUSHY.com+1 | — | Illinois footballTyra Perry+5 | Columbia Street RoasteryIlliniAllTheWay | 1h 11m 17s | |
| 5/2/26 |  Ep. 1166 - Chris Hine on the Illini Timberwolves: Ayo Dosunmu & Terrence Shannon Jr.✨ | NBA PlayoffsIllinois basketball+4 | Chris Hine | IllinoisMinnesota Timberwolves+1 | — | Illinois Fighting IlliniAyo Dosunmu+7 | Omaha SteaksILLINI | 35m 47s | |
| 5/1/26 |  Ep. 1165 - Most intriguing Illini football players after spring ball✨ | Illinois footballspring practice+3 | — | Minnesota TimberwolvesDenver Nuggets | — | Illinois footballspring ball+4 | Omaha SteaksILLINI | 1h 16m 08s | |
| 4/29/26 |  Ep. 1164 - Kyle Tausk on strengths & flaws of Illini hoops' offseason; Illini golf coach Mike Small on postseason play✨ | Illinois basketball offseasonIllini golf postseason+3 | Kyle TauskMike Small | Illini Inquirer | Oregon | Illinois basketballIllini golf+4 | Omaha SteaksILLINI | 1h 31m 41s | |
| 4/27/26 |  Ep. 1163 - Stojakovic declares for NBA Draft; Illini's 2026 NFL Draft fits✨ | NBA DraftNFL Draft+3 | — | — | — | Andrej StojakovicNBA Draft+6 | Omaha SteaksILLINI | 1h 02m 31s | |
| 4/23/26 |  Ep. 1162 - Mike LaTulip evaluates Illini basketball's offseason retool✨ | Illinois basketballoffseason retool+3 | Mike LaTulip | Illini InquirerIllinois basketball+3 | — | Illinois basketballoffseason+3 | Omaha SteaksILLINI | 1h 05m 26s | |
| 4/21/26 |  Ep. 1161 - 247Sports' Kyle Tucker on Illini MBB's offseason✨ | Illinois basketballoffseason analysis+3 | Kyle Tucker | 247SportsIllini Inquirer | Illinois | Illinois basketballKyle Tucker+5 | Omaha SteaksILLINI | 46m 45s | |
| 4/17/26 |  Ep. 1160 - Andrej Stojakovic returns to Illini; 2026 F Zavier Zens commits✨ | Illinois basketballrecruiting+4 | — | IllinoisWisconsin | — | Andrej StojakovicZavier Zens+4 | — | 59m 23s | |
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