PREDICTION: Indiana vs Illinois could be the GAME OF THE YEAR in the Big Ten | CFP implications?
PREDICTION: Indiana vs Illinois could be the GAME OF THE YEAR in the Big Ten | CFP implications?  
Podcast: Locked On Hoosiers - Daily Podcast On Indiana Hoosiers Football & Basketball
Published On: Thu Jul 03 2025
Description: HOOSIERS vs ILLINI: Big Ten's Rising Stars Clash on September 20thCurt Cignetti's Indiana Hoosiers and Bret Bielema's Illinois Fighting Illini are set to face off in a potential College GameDay-worthy matchup. Both programs, coming off impressive turnarounds, look to cement their status as Big Ten contenders. The hosts break down the impact of Cignetti's bold leadership and Bielema's culture shift, analyzing how these changes have elevated their teams to national prominence. With 18 returning starters, including a senior quarterback, Illinois aims to build on last year's 10-win season.  Meanwhile, Indiana's basketball program undergoes a complete overhaul under new coach Darian Devries. Sonny Verma, host of Locked on Illini, joins to offer insider perspectives on Illinois' football outlook and basketball's international recruitment strategy. Tune in for expert analysis on this pivotal Big Ten showdown and its implications for the College Football Playoff race. 0:00 Intro: Indiana vs Illinois football preview3:52 Bret Bielema's impact on Illinois football6:47 Curt Cignetti's approach at Indiana11:40 Importance of Indiana-Illinois matchup15:23 Potential College GameDay for Indiana-Illinois game19:37 Illinois basketball offseason moves and outlook21:53 Indiana basketball's complete roster overhaul Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.