Basketball
Ep. 1181 - Tom Fornelli on the state of Illini football
Listen now
Listen in the appEpisode context
Listen
Keep going with Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast.
Listen here or keep browsing the show and related sport coverage from here.
Mentioned in this episode
Episode Notes
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 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
Next listen
Ep. 1188 - Kendall Gill on 2026 NBA Draft, Keaton Wagler & Bulls; WR Brody Knowles commits
Today41:30
Listen guide
How do I listen to this episode of Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast?
"Ep. 1181 - Tom Fornelli on the state of Illini football" is an episode of Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast. Runtime 45 min. Published June 4, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
Step by step
- Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
- Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
- Browse the full podcast. Jump to the Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast page for the rest of the catalog.
- Or subscribe in any podcast app. Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.
Quick FAQ
- When was this episode published?
- June 4, 2026.
- How long is this episode?
- 45 min.
- What podcast is this from?
- Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
- What does this episode cover?
- Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast covers basketball. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.
