SHOWDOWN: Indiana and Illinois CLASH in Top 20 BATTLE | Can Hoosiers SILENCE the doubters?
SHOWDOWN: Indiana and Illinois CLASH in Top 20 BATTLE | Can Hoosiers SILENCE the doubters?  
Podcast: Locked On Hoosiers - Daily Podcast On Indiana Hoosiers Football & Basketball
Published On: Fri Sep 19 2025
Description: INDIANA vs ILLINOIS: College Football's Most Anticipated ShowdownThe biggest game in Memorial Stadium history is here. Jacob Goins and Sunny Verma break down the monumental clash between the Indiana Hoosiers and Illinois Fighting Illini, exploring its unprecedented significance and College Football Playoff implications. This high-stakes matchup features a battle of quarterbacks, with Luke Altmyer's clutch performances facing off against Fernando Mendoza's potential.Key topics include Indiana's running game strategy, Illinois' defensive approach, and how this game could reshape both teams' seasons. The hosts analyze crucial players like Kaelon Black and Roman Hemby, while dissecting each team's path through their challenging upcoming schedules.Tune in for expert predictions and find out which host will be sporting their rival's hat next week in a friendly wager. 0:00 Intro: Top 20 matchup between Indiana and Illinois5:45 Home field advantage and atmosphere discussion11:06 College Football Playoff implications for both teams15:34 Importance of this game for Curt Cignetti19:43 Quarterback comparison: Altmyer vs Mendoza22:42 Keys to victory for Indiana's offense24:52 Final score predictions from both hosts Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYEnough with boring, flavorless caffeine, it’s time to give your caffeine a flavor upgrade with 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots. Get the favorites you love or be bold and try something new in-store and online at https://www.5hourENERGY.com or Amazon today.  SquareTo learn more, go support your favorite neighborhood spot and see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods. And then if you have extra time, check out https://square.com/go/lockedoncollegeThe Game CapGrab your team’s classic bar or retro circle designed hat and use code LOCKEDON for an exclusive discount. Head to Because legends wear The Game. Head to https://thegamecaps.com WayfairGet organized, refreshed, and back to routine for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.MazdaIt’s the small details that make the big plays. And just like there’s more to every player, there’s more to a Mazda vehicle. Mazda. Move and Be Moved. PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEGametimeToday'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 https://www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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.