Ep. 1197 - Illini football's X-factor players for the 2026 season
Ep. 1197 - Illini football's X-factor players for the 2026 season  
Podcast: Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast
Published On: Tue Jul 21 2026
Description: Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner preview Big Ten Media Days before diving into the Illini's X-factors for the 2026 season, players who could swing the season one way or the other. The guys discuss some skill players who could emerge as key pieces in Barry Lunney Jr.'s offense, including TE Kaden Feagin and WR Jayshon Platt. Then the guys discuss players who could/need to be answers on a defense with a lot of question marks, including FS Mac Resetich, DL Carter Janki, DB Jakwon Morris and more.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