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Ep. 1254 - J Leman reviews Maryland win, previews Nebraska

Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast

Published
November 2, 2026
Duration
48:50
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Last updated
Nov 3, 2026

Discusses football.

Summary

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to review Illinois football's 20-17 walk-off win at Maryland and preview Friday's game against Nebraska. Leman breaks down what's behind the defense's marked improvement under interim defensive play-caller Roger Cooper and players who are stepping up. He then discusses QB Katin Houser's…

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Show notes

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to review Illinois football's 20-17 walk-off win at Maryland and preview Friday's game against Nebraska. Leman breaks down what's behind the defense's marked improvement under interim defensive play-caller Roger Cooper and players who are stepping up. He then discusses QB Katin Houser's return and impact and a late-arriving run game before previewing the start of a key four-game November stretch that starts with Friday night's

Themes

  • football