# Ep. 1216 - Bold predictions for 2026 Illini football season

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Podcast: [Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/illini-inquirer-podcast-an-illinois-fighting-illini-athletics-podcast-1047532)
Published: 2026-09-01T19:01:35+00:00
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## Resource

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner make their bold predictions for the 2026 Illinois football season. The guys discuss some potential big goals for the Illini offense, a wide range of possibilities for the defense and some potential breakout performers. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Gameday Spirit: Use code Gameday15 at checkout for 15% off your next purchase online at gamedayspirit.com . That's code Gameday15 for 15% off your next order at Gamedayspirit.com . Brought to you by the Official Fanstore of the Fighting Illini - Gameday Spirit! Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8   Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct    Go VIP for 60% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz  

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