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# ![@JWerner247 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::42489781.png) @JWerner247 Jeremy Werner

Jeremy Werner posts on X about ohio, jeremiah smith, big ten, preseason the most. They currently have XXXXXX followers and XXX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

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**Social category influence**
[ncaa football](/list/ncaa-football)  #2993 [ncaa basketball](/list/ncaa-basketball)  #554 [currencies](/list/currencies)  XXXX% [nfl](/list/nfl)  #5510 [countries](/list/countries)  XXXX% [finance](/list/finance)  XXXX% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  XXXX%

**Social topic influence**
[ohio](/topic/ohio) 0.84%, [jeremiah smith](/topic/jeremiah-smith) #50, [big ten](/topic/big-ten) #37, [preseason](/topic/preseason) 0.42%, [ohio state](/topic/ohio-state) #123, [college football](/topic/college-football) #492, [pj](/topic/pj) 0.21%, [bryce underwood](/topic/bryce-underwood) 0.21%, [head coach](/topic/head-coach) 0.21%, [son of](/topic/son-of) XXXX%

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### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::42489781/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"PJ Fleck is a heck of a coach. Hes built Iowa Lite in Minneapolis"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1979395587733622868) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-18T03:54Z 50.9K followers, 32.7K engagements


"Nevermind. Bryce Underwood is gonna be so good"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1979622128891592761) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-18T18:54Z 50.9K followers, 4748 engagements


"Big Ten QB play 🔥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1975564516990574769) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-07T14:10Z 50.9K followers, 11K engagements


"Big Ten availability report: #illini starting center Josh Kreutz questionable once again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977011569788866688) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-11T14:01Z 50.9K followers, 5811 engagements


"Top-15 overall 2028 prospect and Chicago Brother Rice star Kameron McGee (@KameronMcGee202) visited #illini on Saturday and thinks Illinois "is on the rise." Everybody here is family" McGee said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977363184097853517) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-12T13:18Z 50.9K followers, 15.4K engagements


"#illini were the first Power Four program to offer three-star 2027 Morton (Ill.) OL Soren Fifer (@SorenFifer) and he returned to Champaign for the Ohio State game. "I love the environment up here" Fifer said. Fifer on Illini and his recruitment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977407906392817933) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-12T16:15Z 50.9K followers, 9884 engagements


"Film review: Position grades & five stars from #Illini's 34-16 loss to No. X Ohio State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977877062762332271) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-13T23:20Z 50.9K followers, 11.3K engagements


"🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1055 Illini MBB season preview roundtable One of my favorite podcasts of the year. @LaTulip_Mike and @Isaac__Trotter on #illin offensive and defensive approaches expectations for each player & more. A must-listen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1978210749173436867) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-14T21:26Z 50.9K followers, 8490 engagements


"NEWS: #illini Brad Underwood hires former UNLV head coach Kevin Kruger as assistant to the head coach Kruger the son of former Illini coach Lon Kruger returns to Champaign after four years as UNLV's head coach. "It was a no-brainer" Underwood said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1943071435582263413) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-07-09T22:15Z 50.9K followers, 72.5K engagements


"After the #illini's NBA talent well dried up in the 2010s Kendall Gill is proud to see the Illini once again become "a destination for top-level players." "That lets you know right there that your program is one of the tops in the country" Gill said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1945447466188362224) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-07-16T11:36Z 50.9K followers, 66.3K engagements


"#illini hoops notebook: Brad Underwood's early impressions on transfer wing Andrej Stojakovic and freshmen guards Keaton Wagler and Brandon Lee Plus how does high school recruiting fit into this era's roster-building strategy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1945567279090987488) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-07-16T19:32Z 50.9K followers, 6686 engagements


"🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1016 How does prep recruiting fit into Illini basketball's plans Prodded @DPiper247 for one more pod to discuss the prep recruiting strategy for Illinois moving forward and top targets in 2026 & 2027 classes. 🎧:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1948863346268074342) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-07-25T21:50Z 50.9K followers, 11.1K engagements


"#illini hoops notebook 🔸 Challenge of Illini still waiting on Mihailo Petrovic David Mirkovic 🔸 Early impressions of Andrej Stojakovic Zvonimir Ivisic Keaton Wagler and Brandon Lee 🔸 How Kylan Boswell is addressing last season's shooting struggles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1951619358523871471) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-08-02T12:21Z 50.9K followers, 11.5K engagements


"COMMIT: #illini land three-star 2026 Iowa forward Landon Davis I believe at that place I can be my best possible self @landonmdavis16 said. Why he picked Illinois scouting report & how he fits:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1953122617688289738) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-08-06T15:54Z 50.9K followers, 39.5K engagements


"The 2004-05 #illini basketball team will be back in Champaign this weekend for a 20-year reunion. The whole starting five is expected to return: Dee Brown Deron Williams Luther Head Roger Powell and James Augustine along with Calvin Brock Jerrance Howard Jack Ingram Rich McBride Shaun Pruitt and Brian Randle. Staff members Bruce Weber Chris Lowery Gary Nottingham Jay Price and Tracy Webster also expected in attendance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1960799098300252215) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-08-27T20:18Z 50.9K followers, 58K engagements


"Look whos back #illini"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1961541451592208506) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-08-29T21:28Z 50.9K followers, 39.6K engagements


"Mihailo Petrovic's arrival in Champaign was delayed but the Serbian guard's arrival completes the puzzle for #illini in time to start fall workouts. "Now we've got some pretty lethal things that we think can happen" Brad Underwood told @IlliniOn247"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1961786027510546818) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-08-30T13:40Z 50.9K followers, 9323 engagements


"Four-star 2027 Warren Township guard Jaxson Davis visited #illini on Saturday. The reigning Illinois Mr. Basketball discusses the in-state program and his recruitment ahead. "It's one of my top choices to play here in-state" Davis said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1967914177411842067) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-09-16T11:31Z 50.9K followers, 12.6K engagements


"🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1040 Howard Milton on Larry Gies' $XXX million gift @HowardMILTON3 on how UI secured the historic donation what it means for the DIA and Memorial Stadium and his perspective on Illini's growth the last decade. 🎧:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1968357663957492121) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-09-17T16:53Z 50.9K followers, 7447 engagements


"🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Kyle Tausk on Illini hoops fall practices recruiting @ktausk13 and I discuss Illini's recent recruiting efforts and our questions and storylines entering fall practices for Brad Underwood's squad 🎧:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1968358363328381380) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-09-17T16:56Z 50.9K followers, 19.1K engagements


"Asked @HowardMILTON3 for his perspective on how far #illini have come as an athletic department and he got a bit emotional and told a great story. "Being really thoughtful and see ourselves different than we used to if I'm being candid." FULL POD:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1968364308024512790) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-09-17T17:19Z 50.9K followers, 10.2K engagements


"#illini basketball injury update: Andrej Stojakovic out "a few more weeks" with knee injury while there is "no true time frame" for Ty Rodgers' return after knee surgery @ktausk13 reports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1970208732987461959) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-09-22T19:29Z 50.9K followers, 7800 engagements


"Official visit primer: Four-star guard Lucas Morillo visiting #illini hoopsa @ktausk13 breaks down Morillo's recruitment and what's going for and against Illinois. Plus thoughts on Illini MBB's other talented visitors for the USC game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1971175997262188972) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-09-25T11:32Z 50.9K followers, 5561 engagements


"Four-star TE Jack Brown (@JackBrown1795) has blown up into a top-10 tight end in the Class of 2027. Yet the #illini continue to resonate with Brown & his family following another visit to C-U. "I can tell they're serious about me here" Brown said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1972450900149932413) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-09-28T23:58Z 50.9K followers, 10.5K engagements


"Film review: Position grades & five stars from #Illini's 34-32 win over No. XX USC In-depth position-by-position breakdown of Illinois' bounce-back win over the Trojans (with plenty of GIFs) FULL REVIEW:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1972627609474531444) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-09-29T11:40Z 50.9K followers, 10.7K engagements


"2027 Chicago Brother Rice DL Brayden Parks (@braydenparks27) continues to give the #illini a thorough look as the four-star prospect visited Champaign for the USC game. "It's my hometown" Parks said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1972629946301342071) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-09-29T11:50Z 50.9K followers, 7814 engagements


"📽 J Leman's Film Room: @JLeman47 breaks down how the #illini offensive line bounced back and set the tone vs. USC; Plus some of the secondary's issues against the pass FULL VIDEO:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1972981984273289556) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-09-30T11:08Z 50.9K followers, 9636 engagements


"#illini continue in-state push on offensive line with offer to three-star 2027 Nazareth Academy OL Luke Injaychock (@LukeInjaychock) "It means a lot to have one from your home state" he said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1973813765930946856) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-02T18:14Z 50.9K followers, 6874 engagements


"#illini basketball media starting shortly with Brad Underwood and Shauna Green. Access to all the mens players today too. Content coming @IlliniOn247"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1973822830371364964) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-02T18:50Z 50.9K followers, 4556 engagements


"2025-26 #illini basketball team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1973856860865507628) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-02T21:05Z 50.9K followers, 14.3K engagements


"In the 4Q/OT of #illini's seven one-score games since the start of 2024 QB Luke Altmyer has an absurd passer efficiency rating of XXXXX with XXX rushing yards X total TDs and X INTs. "I feel really good about our guy" Bret Bielema said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1974141660788609435) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-03T15:57Z 50.9K followers, 8261 engagements


"🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1049 Takeaways from Illini basketball media day @ktausk13 and I discuss what we learned from Illini media day including setting expectations for newcomers and dissecting potential changes to offense and defense"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1974184869547639134) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-03T18:48Z 50.9K followers, 3938 engagements


"The secret is out. The hype train has left the station. Clearly #illini freshman Keaton Wagler is expected to outplay his modest recruiting ranking quickly. "He's good. I mean dog he's really good." Why UI can't hide its excitement about Wagler"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1974428081990283732) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-04T10:55Z 50.9K followers, 44.7K engagements


"Five takeaways from #Illini's 43-27 win at Purdue 🔸 Altmyer an all-timer for Illini 🔸 Nit-picking sign of progress 🔸 Defensive decision ahead 🔸 A reserve steps up 🔸 A significant shot at No. 1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1974687630664065080) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-05T04:06Z 50.9K followers, 9264 engagements


"Film review: Position grades & five stars from #Illini's 43-27 win at Purdue In-depth position-by-position breakdown of Illinois' rivalry win (with plenty of GIFs) READ:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1975161576815554820) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-06T11:29Z 50.9K followers, 10.3K engagements


"We're just trying to get him to find his way in a healthy ecosystem where he's still going to have the ball in his hands a lot but he doesn't have to do it all." @ktausk13 on Cal transfer wing Andrej Stojakovics fit with #illini READ:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1975188174318993704) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-06T13:15Z 50.9K followers, 7695 engagements


"J Leman's Film Room: @JLeman47 breaks down #Illini's explosive pass plays and defensive miscues in a 43-27 win at Purdue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1975518018483478609) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-07T11:06Z 50.9K followers, 7577 engagements


"NEWS: #illini basketball projected to finish fourth in Big Ten media poll Why it matters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1975909526290506064) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-08T13:01Z 50.9K followers, 12.8K engagements


"Preview & Picks: No. X Ohio State at No. XX Illinois 🔸 The storyline 🔸 #Buckeyes to know 🔸 #illini in the spotlight 🔸 Three keys to the game 🔸 Score predictions from @mrwagner25 @Said_Bravo1 @ktausk13 @Isaac__Trotter and @RyanEasterling"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1976327562201637102) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-09T16:43Z 50.9K followers, 13K engagements


"Former #illini coach Bruce Weber and current Illini coach Brad Underwood on the BTN set"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1976328943428043000) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-09T16:48Z 50.9K followers, 8188 engagements


"#illini Kylan Boswell and Ben Humrichous on the BTN set"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1976331536166248830) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-09T16:58Z 50.9K followers, 5812 engagements


"Recruiting Lounge: #Illini football to host star-studded group of prospects for Ohio State game including. 🔸 A deep group of '26 commits including the Aussie 🔸 A few flip possibilities 🔸 Top 2027 & 2028 in-state priorities"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1976420257829961804) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-09T22:51Z 50.9K followers, 27K engagements


"VIP: A note on an #illini basketball recruiting target too 🔗"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1976422938778734695) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-09T23:02Z 50.9K followers, 5189 engagements


"Notebook: Tomislav Ivisic's tonsillectomy is the latest hurdle to #illini's preseason chemistry-building Plus. 🔸 Boswell's "time of my life" trip to Greece with Stojakovic 🔸 Boswell's thoughts on 5-for-5 🔸 Underwood on playing Morez Johnson Jr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1976647639996223594) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-10T13:54Z 50.9K followers, 6646 engagements


"With #illini long snapper Lane Hansen out Patrick Mahoney will take over punt snapping duties. Mahoney had been handling field goal already"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977023086127120607) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-11T14:46Z 50.9K followers, 13.3K engagements


"Just as I say that Ohio State gets home on the 3rd-and-8 for a sack. HALF: Ohio State XX #illini X Good: Defense holding OSU to XXX yards per play XXX yards per rush no OSU plays of 20+ yards Bad: Offense two turnovers Special teams miscue failed to score TD in red zone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977070761111073035) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-11T17:56Z 50.9K followers, 5876 engagements


"Quick hits: #illini doomed by miscues in 34-16 loss to No. X Ohio State 🔸 What happened 🔸 What it means 🔸 Star of the game 🔸 Stats of the game 🔸 Dont overlook 🔸 Whats next"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977098630810001599) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-11T19:47Z 50.9K followers, 5261 engagements


"🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1053 Hits & misses from Illini's 34-16 loss to No. X Ohio State @mrwagner25 and I react to Illinois' missed opportunity the issues and some silver linings. Then we look ahead to the off week and five remaining games"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977138917607440837) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-11T22:27Z 50.9K followers, 4548 engagements


"#illini missed opportunities to be a true CFP contender during seven straight games to start the season. But at 5-2 the Illini still can have a great season. Everythings ahead of us. Four things Illini must do this off week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977168943270777147) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-12T00:26Z 50.9K followers, 11.8K engagements


"Romeoville 2027 DL Ohimai Ozolua (@ohimai21) has played football for a few months but his upside has already drawn significant P4 interest. "It's been unreal; crazy process." The in-stater visited #illini on Saturday & updates his recruitment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977694498084835432) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-13T11:14Z 50.9K followers, 8031 engagements


"NEWS: #Illini men's basketball ranked No. XX in AP Top XX preseason poll Why it matters & where their opponents are ranked"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977781853823041841) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-13T17:01Z 50.9K followers, 4601 engagements


"🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1054 J Leman on Illini's 34-16 loss to Ohio State the off week and PSU's move @JLeman47 on the Illini's big miscues and a few bright spots against Ohio State adjustments that must be during off week CFP chances 🎧:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977798295209574483) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-13T18:07Z 50.9K followers, 7960 engagements


"Four-star 2028 Chicago Mount Carmel DL Caleb Tucker (@CalebTucker79MC) visited #Illini during the weekend "It is a great atmosphere" he said. Tucker on Illinois and his recruitment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1978085249683701891) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-14T13:07Z 50.9K followers, 6920 engagements


"J Leman's Film Room: @JLeman47 highlights #Illini's third-down defense issues and how Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. attacked the goal line situations against a dominant Ohio State defense FULL VIDEO:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1978098878181158989) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-14T14:01Z 50.9K followers, 5423 engagements


"** Taps sign *** Buzz builds expectations rise for #Illini freshman Keaton Wagler: 'He's more ready to play than I anticipated'"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1978148639152218380) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-14T17:19Z 50.9K followers, 29.7K engagements


"The coaching carousel started spinning early in college football so flip season has started early too. Six flip candidates #illini football could work on this fall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1978243153984409981) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-14T23:34Z 50.9K followers, 13K engagements


"Peoria pipeline redux A few months after offering East Peoria 2027 Quinton Kitt #illini offered 2028 Peoria Richwoods guard Amarion Smith-Holley. "It means a lot. It's my state. It's an honor" Smith-Holley told @ktausk13. Read more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1978433798032253416) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-15T12:12Z 50.9K followers, 8024 engagements


"Four-star 2028 Brother Rice TE Jack McNamara (@JackMac2028) visited the in-state #illini last weekend. "It's a great run program" he said. McNamara on the Illini and his recruitment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1978437109506572510) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-15T12:25Z 50.9K followers, 6644 engagements


"#illini offer Vero Beach WR and former UCLA commit Xavier Stinson. Wrote about him here:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1978511761209692238) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-15T17:22Z 50.9K followers, 17.9K engagements


"#illini soccer is within range of closing in on its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2013. "I think it's all coming together." @Said_Bravo1 dives in on the historic Year One turnaround under Katie Hultin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1978536289163944371) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-15T18:59Z 50.9K followers, 3714 engagements


"Jake Davis proved to himself that he could contribute at the high-major level last season. Now the #illini junior wing is looking to expand that role in Year Two. "He does everything that I ask. He's going to play a lot" Brad Underwood said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1978815141333352938) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-16T13:27Z 50.9K followers, 10.8K engagements


"#illini strength of schedule so far this season: No. X (No. X Big Ten) Illini strength of schedule remaining: No. XX (No. XX Big Ten) What needs to happen during the off week to make the most of the five games ahead"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977343660745224654) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-12T12:00Z 50.9K followers, 167K engagements


"Brad Underwood handed the keys to his defense to an outside hire to freshen a "stale" approach. "We knew we needed a change and a new perspective" Why Cam Crocker is this season's X-factor for Illini & what he could be cooking"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1979883342448214465) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-19T12:12Z 50.9K followers, 11.1K engagements


"Bears GM Ryan Poles and assistant GM Ian Cunningham are here in the #illini press box for the Ohio State game. Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort who drafted Illini Tip Reiman and Isaiah Adams is also here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977041246083539078) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-11T15:58Z 50.9K followers, 10.5K engagements


"#illini force a 3rd-and-8 but get no pass rush and Sayin finds Jeremiah Smith for a first down across the 50"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977044948336751016) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-11T16:13Z 50.9K followers, 4946 engagements


"Big third-down stop in the red zone as Kenenna Odeluga stuffs a shovel pass to Max Klare. Ohio State settles for a 26-yard field goal. Big stand for defense to start the game. Ohio State X #illini 0; 9:35 left 1Q XX plays XX yards 5:25 scoring drive"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977047026303983684) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-11T16:21Z 50.9K followers, 4858 engagements


"Ohio State 4-for-5 on third down. What a ball from Sayin to Jeremiah Smith. #illini challenging as the ball came out as Smith was out of bounds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977055408247206032) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-11T16:55Z 50.9K followers, 4153 engagements


"Torrie Cox Jr. pulled the trigger there split the blockers and upended Jeremiah Smith for a heck of a tackle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977081456619930000) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-11T18:38Z 50.9K followers, 4458 engagements


"Jeremiah Smith with a nasty route to beat Jaheim Clarke one-on-one for the TD. #illini fans heading for the exits. Ohio State XX Illinois 10; 13:25 left 4Q"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977088546625536312) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-11T19:06Z 50.9K followers, 5958 engagements


"Which fourth Big Ten team wants to be in the College Football Playoff USC Nebraska and Washington all fumbled big opportunities this weekend while Michigan stayed in the race. This week's B1G Power Rankings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1979911765149311210) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-19T14:05Z 50.9K followers, 3616 engagements


"Kylan Boswell looked like one of the Big Tens best guards during the last month of last season. Now the #illini want him to assert himself at that level for his entire senior season. I expect him to be one of the premier players in college basketball.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1976777618440831304) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-10T22:31Z 50.9K followers, 33K engagements


"Everyone Googling James Franklin's buyout"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977142884613996924) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-11T22:42Z 50.9K followers, 15.8K engagements


"NEWS: #Illini fall out of AP Top XX for the first time this season Illinois' two losses are to the Nos. X and X teams in the country and they are behind USC whom the Illini beat this season. Why it matters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1977436022674739261) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-12T18:07Z 50.9K followers, 37.7K engagements


"MAILBAG: Answering loads of your #illini questions entering the final five-game stretch of the football season including: 🔸 Needed adjustments 🔸 W-L record prediction 🔸 Playoff possibilities 🔸 Flip chances 🔸 2026 QB1 🔸 Keys to sustaining success"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1978815835264233507) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-16T13:30Z 50.9K followers, 9979 engagements


"Why Lincoln Why"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1979737680448778341) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-19T02:33Z 50.9K followers, 11.7K engagements


"#illini vs. Illinois State will not have any foul-outs. So players can get more than five fouls and still play"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1979964379622740162) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-19T17:34Z 50.9K followers, 8969 engagements


"NEWS: #Illini jump back into AP Top XX following off week open as underdogs at Washington Why it matters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1979973268665667757) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-19T18:09Z 50.9K followers, 4261 engagements


"GAME THREAD: #illini vs. Illinois State basketball exhibition @ktausk13 and I are posted up on media row at State Farm Center for the #illini's lone public exhibition. Follow along 🔗"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1979975504376504359) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-19T18:18Z 50.9K followers, 3823 engagements


"🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1052 No. XX Illinois vs. No. X Ohio State preview @_Pat_Murphy on #Buckeyes dominant defense QB Julian Sayin and what game at UI means for OSU @mrwagner25 and I answer a six-pack of questions about Illini"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1976057629148393770) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-08T22:50Z 50.9K followers, 9510 engagements


"Duke has outplayed Georgia Tech all game. If that continues that win is going to continue to age well for the Illini"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1979609758668673531) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-18T18:05Z 50.9K followers, 13.3K engagements


"It did not continue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1979630402471145576) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-18T19:27Z 50.9K followers, 5027 engagements


"#illini vs. Washington kicks off at 2:30 pm CT/12:30 pm PT Saturday on Big Ten Network"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1979940705142272126) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-19T16:00Z 50.9K followers, 5165 engagements


""Bleed it Out" is playing. Time for #illini basketball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1979983990762217880) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-19T18:52Z 50.9K followers, 3160 engagements


"HALF: #illini XX Illinois State XX David Mirkovic XX points X rebounds X assists Kylan Boswell XX points X rebounds X assists Zvonimir Ivisic XX points Illini scored XX points of X ISU turnovers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/JWerner247/status/1979999410697179461) [@JWerner247](/creator/x/JWerner247) 2025-10-19T19:53Z 50.9K followers, 5852 engagements