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Father | Husband | Publisher, http://IlliniInquirer.com | Former radioman, now podcaster | Bluey stan

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Three Keys & a Pick: No. 10 Illinois vs. No. 3 Michigan Illini Inquirer's Kyle Tausk previews Illinois' top 10 matchup against No. 3 Michigan at State Farm Center on Friday.

Here we go! @ktausk13 with his three keys for No. 10 #illini vs. No. 3 Michigan and his prediction ‡️

27.02.2026 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jeremy Hunter promoted to permanent head coach for Illini wrestling Hunter had been the acting head coach for Mike Poeta, who had been on administrative leave since December

NEWS: Jeremy Hunter promoted to permanent head coach for #Illini wrestling, replacing Mike Poeta, who had been placed on administrative leave in December

Statements from Hunter and AD Josh Whitman ‡️

26.02.2026 23:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Former fan favorite Morez Johnson Jr. returns to State Farm Center as Illini foe: 'I think he's gonna hear it' Johnson left Illinois after four years tied to the program and returns to Champaign as a star piece for Big Ten champion Michigan

Morez Johnson Jr. was an #illini fan favorite. On Friday, the Riverdale (Ill.) native will hear the opposing side of that passionate fan base as a star of No. 3 Michigan.

"I think he's going to hear it," Jake Davis said.

On Johnson's return to SFC ‡️

26.02.2026 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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26.02.2026 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Three-star 2027 Florida DB Trezavant Boyd sets official visit to Illini: 'It's been true love from the start' Corey Parker is leading the Illini's pursuit of the Florida defensive back

Three-star 2027 Florida DB Trezavant Boyd (@TrezavantB) has set an official visit to the #illini for June.

"It's been true love from the start," Boyd said.

Boyd on Corey Parker, how he fits and his recruitment ‡️

26.02.2026 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2027 St. Laurence LB Sean Rice locks in official visit with in-state Illini: 'The coaches are very personal' Rice has scheduled official visit to two Big Ten schools and has several other Power Four suitors

2027 St. Laurence LB Sean Rice (@SeanR_11) has locked in an official visit with the in-state #illini.

"The coaches are very personal," Rice said.

Rice on the OV, the new coaches and his recruitment ‡️

26.02.2026 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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25.02.2026 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tausk: Evaluating how Morez Johnson Jr.'s departure worked out for Illinois & Michigan The former Illini big man makes his highly anticipated return to Champaign on Friday night.

Morez Johnson Jr. was committed to #illini for almost 3 years before playing a big role as a freshman. But he left after just one season ... for rival Michigan. He returns to Champaign on Friday as a UM star.

@ktausk13 on the impact of his departure ‡️

25.02.2026 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Three-star East St. Louis DB Jabarri Lofton locks in Illini official visit: 'They've been consistent with me' Illinois has had a consistent East St. Louis presence since Bret Bielema became head coach

Three-star 2027 East St. Louis safety Jabarri Lofton (@BarriLofton_) has locked in an official visit to #illini for April, his first of four set official visits.

"They've been consistent with me," Lofton said.

Lofton on the Illini & his process ‡️

25.02.2026 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What three Illini participants must prove at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine Of the Illini's 15 combine participants since 2022, 10 have been drafted

Three #illini are participating in the NFL Scouting Combine this week.

Here's what they must prove while in Indy ‡️

25.02.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Werner Mailbag: Illini chances in March; Way-too-early thoughts on 2026-27 roster; Biggest FB position battles Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner answers VIP member questions on Illini basketball, Illini football and much more.

MAILBAG: #Illini chances in March; Way-too-early thoughts on 2026-27 roster; Biggest FB position battles; Thoughts on new FB staff; and much more!

24.02.2026 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LIVE PODCAST: Illini collapse in 95-94 OT loss at UCLA - YouTube Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 95-94 overtime loss at UCLA. The guys discuss what went wrong to blow a 23-poin...

LIVE POD: @ktausk13 and I reacting to #illin basketball's 95-94 overtime loss at UCLA now

Join us and weigh in ‡️

22.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LIVE PODCAST: Illini collapse in 95-94 OT loss at UCLA - YouTube Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 95-94 overtime loss at UCLA. The guys discuss what went wrong to blow a 23-poin...

LIVE PODCAST: At noon CT, join @ktausk13 and I as we react to #illini's 95-94 overtime loss at UCLA, how they blew a 23-point first-half lead, what went wrong at the end and what it means moving into March

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22.02.2026 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Werner | Illini better learn in OT loss at UCLA that they can't let off the gas come March: 'We lost our edge' Illinois rued many late moments in another close overtime loss, but the Illini lost the game because they thought they had won 11 games into the game

Illinois rued many late moments in another close OT loss, but the #Illini lost the game because they thought they had won in the first half.

"We lost our edge."

#illini better learn from it that you can't let off the gas in March. My column from LA ‡️

22.02.2026 09:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A reminder, heading to LAX to catch a red-eye, so we'll pod on Sunday. Probably better for a little rewatch of that one too.

22.02.2026 04:34 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
UCLA postgame: Illini coach Brad Underwood press conference
Illinois coach Brad Underwood discusses a 95-94 overtime loss at UCLA UCLA postgame: Illini coach Brad Underwood press conference

WATCH: #illini coach Brad Underwood discusses a 95-94 overtime loss at UCLA

22.02.2026 04:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
UCLA postgame: Illini guard Keaton Wagler interview
Illinois guard Keaton Wagler discusses a 95-94 overtime loss at UCLA UCLA postgame: Illini guard Keaton Wagler interview

WATCH: #illini guard Keaton Wagler discusses a 95-94 overtime loss at UCLA

22.02.2026 04:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
UCLA postgame: Illini forward Ben Humrichous interview
Illinois forward Ben Humrichous discusses a 95-94 overtime loss at UCLA. UCLA postgame: Illini forward Ben Humrichous interview

WATCH: #illini forward Ben Humrichous discusses a 95-94 overtime loss at UCLA

22.02.2026 04:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Quick hits: Illini blow 23-point first half lead, lose on Donovan Dent buzzer-beater in 95-94 OT loss at UCLA

πŸ”Έ What happened
πŸ”Έ What it means
πŸ”Έ Star of the game
πŸ”Έ Stats of the game
πŸ”Έ Don’t overlook
πŸ”Έ What’s next

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22.02.2026 04:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

After UCLA lines up, #illini Brad Underwood calls timeout. UCLA has to go the length of the court.

22.02.2026 03:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

#illini Keaton Wagler's putack gives Illinois the lead with four seconds left.

Oh my!

22.02.2026 03:35 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

#illini apoplectic that the refs called that a foul on the block. Sure looked clean.

22.02.2026 03:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

#illini are 1-for-7 FG in overtime.

22.02.2026 03:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Keaton Wagler runner misses. UCLA calls timeout with 24.6 seconds left. Shot clock at 16.

22.02.2026 03:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Massive Ben Humrichous block. Little and big things from the glue guy tonight.

#ilini call a timeout with a 92-91 lead with 59.5 seconds left in OT.

22.02.2026 03:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not the shot Illini wanted from Keaton Wagler with the chance to take the lead. But was that the right call by the ref there?

22.02.2026 03:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#illini started the game 11-for-20 from three.

They're since 2-for-20 from three.

But living off second-chance points (25) and FTs (25-for-31).

Illinois leads 92-91 with 2:11 left OT.

22.02.2026 03:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Donovan Dent has 15 asssists. He's controlled this game.

22.02.2026 03:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#illini 23 second-chance points on 17 offensive rebounds.

Skyy Clark fouls out, and Kylan Boswell gives the Illini 90-89 lead with 3:37 left in OT.

Illinois 23-for-29 from the FT line.

22.02.2026 03:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#illini have their first lead since it was 63-62. That has to feel significant for them, given the way this has been going.

22.02.2026 03:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0