
Ep. 1213 - What we learned from Illini training camp
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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner discuss what they learned from 2026 Illinois football training camp leading into the Sept. 3 season opener against UAB. The guys break down the team position by position, talking about encouraging signs at quarterback, running back, tight end, offensive line and the secondary and concerns at wide receiver, defensive line, linebacker and special teams.
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(0:00) - Intro
(4:30) - Jayshon Platt injury impact
(7:25) - Big Ten prohibiting NFL players from playing
(13:10) - Quarterbacks
(21:37) - Running backs
(30:41) - Wide receivers
(37:27) - Tight ends
(43:31) - Offensive line
(50:05) - Defensive line
(59:11) - Linebackers
(66:01) - Secondary
(71:32) - Specialists
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