Sunny Verma recaps the atmosphere at Gies Memorial Stadium, the Illini’s strong start, and the handful of costly mistakes that turned a competitive game into a missed opportunity . 🏈 In this episode: The three turnovers that changed everything Luke Altmyer’s mixed performance and emotional postgame quote Defensive progress under Aaron Henry — holding OSU to 4.3 yards per play The brutal bad-snap moment and how special teams swung momentum Why Illinois outgained the Buckeyes but still couldn’t close What this game says about Bielema’s culture and the program’s trajectory Sunny also explains why this wasn’t a setback — it was a step forward for a team learning how to win on the biggest stage. Illinois heads into the bye week at 5–2, bruised but confident, and firmly in position for a 9–10 win season if they keep cleaning up the margins. ---------------------------------- Welcome to Locked On Illini, your one-stop show for all things Illinois Fighting Illini football and basketball! Join host Sunny Verma as he brings you in-depth analysis, game previews, post-game breakdowns, and exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and insiders. Whether you're a die-hard Illini fan or just looking to stay updated on the latest in college sports, this is the podcast for you. Tune in on YouTube and your favorite audio platforms for fresh episodes and all the insights you need to stay ahead of the game. Get ready to be Locked On Illini! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth coverage of Illini basketball and football! Email us at: talkillini@gmail.com FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK PAGE! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564192637267 NEW ILLINI DISCORD: https://discord.gg/m5WvrN5W Follow Sunny's personal account: @theSunnyV Follow us on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/lockedonillini.bsky.social Article Referenced: For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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