Big Ten Media Days are here, and on today’s episode of Locked On Illini, I’m joined by Jeffrey the Greek from the Eyes on Big podcast for a candid and wide-ranging conversation. We share the tough questions we’d ask Bret Bielema, Luke Altmeyer, and Big Ten coaches if given truth serum, including:

What did Bret Bielema learn from his Arkansas tenure about handling expectations? Can Penn State actually win the Big Ten—or is this their ceiling under James Franklin? Is Indiana’s soft scheduling smart strategy… or empty bravado? Are Big Ten quarterbacks a major liability in 2024? Why the middle of the Big Ten might actually be better than the SEC’s. We also dive into Bielema’s emergence as the Big Ten’s unofficial spokesman, the national media’s Big Ten disrespect, and whether the conference is finally ready to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the SEC. 🎧 Subscribe and join the conversation as we hit Big Ten Media Days head-on—with honesty, energy, and plenty of Illini pride. Don’t forget to hit like and help us reach our goal of 4,000 YouTube subs before kickoff! 📌 Subscribe for daily Illini content! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify & more. 👍 Don’t forget to hit LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! 🎯 Goal: 4,000 subs before kickoff vs. Western Illinois 📲 Follow Sunny on X: @talkillini 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: [email protected] FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK PAGE! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564192637267 NEW ILLINI DISCORD: https://discord.gg/fUCSng9W Follow Sunny's personal account: @theSunnyV Watch Me Record Live on Tik Tok: https://t.co/QvIn1UqJkE Follow us on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/lockedonillini.bsky.social Article Referenced: https://x.com/hardwoodreports/status/1945160343359005093 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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