Ep. 1079 - J Leman reacts to Illini's 27-10 loss at Wisconsin, previews Northwestern

All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois football's 27-10 loss at Wisconsin. Leman breaks down why the game might force Bret Bielema to make a change to his defensive staff and what went so wrong for the Illini offense. Leman then looks ahead to Saturday's regular-season finale against Northwestern and discusses a pivotal offseason ahead for Bret Bielema. 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