About this episode

The episode discusses potential breakout stars for Illinois football in 2026, focusing on both offensive and defensive players.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss who could be breakout stars for Illinois football in 2026. The guys discuss offensive playmakers, like QB Katin Houser, RB Ca'Lil Valentine and more, and also break down some defenders who could break out in a new defensive scheme and bigger roles. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Factor: Head to ⁠factormeals.com/illini50off⁠ and use code illini50off to get 50% 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  

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeremy Werner, Joey Wagner

Topics covered

• Illinois football
• breakout stars
• offensive playmakers
• defensive scheme
• 2026 season

Keywords

• Illinois football
• breakout stars
• Katin Houser
• Ca'Lil Valentine
• defensive scheme
• 2026

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Organizations: Illini Inquirer

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