Ep. 1088 - Illini GM Pat Embleton on 2026 signing class & portal

Illinois football general manager Pat Embleton sits down with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss the Illini's historic 2026 signing class. Embleton breaks down how Illinois put the class together, some headliner prospects and the structure of the Illini's personnel department. Embleton then discusses how money plays a role in recruiting nowadays and how Illinois has prepared for the transfer portal. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Cyber Sale. And use Promo Code ILLINI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Columbia Street Roastery: Get 10% OFF your 1st order with the code GoIllini2025 . Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 30% OFF: ⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices