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The Big Ten released its 2025–26 Preseason All–Big Ten Team, and Illinois’ Tomislav Ivišić — one of the best bigs in the league — was left off the list.
Sunny Verma breaks down why that’s shocking, what the media got wrong, and why Ivišić is poised to make them regret it by season’s end. Then, we lighten things up with one of college football’s most fun traditions: the Illibuck Trophy — a 100-year-old wooden turtle that Illinois and Ohio State play for this weekend. 🧩 Topics in this episode: Big Ten’s preseason list and why Ivišić deserved a spot Analytics proving Ivišić is among the league’s best centers Illinois’ offensive spacing with the Ivišić twins Full story of the Illibuck Trophy and how a live turtle became a wooden icon Fun facts, rituals, and the legend behind one of college football’s quirkiest rivalries 🎥 Hosted by Sunny Verma — your daily home for Illinois sports stories that mix passion, humor, and depth. Drop your thoughts ⬇️ — should Ivišić have made the team, and will the Illibuck finally come home to Champaign? VOTE FOR PRINCEVILLE! https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights/q
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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]
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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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The Big Ten released its 2025–26 Preseason All–Big Ten Team, and Illinois’ Tomislav Ivišić — one of the best bigs in the league — was left off the list.
Sunny Verma breaks down why that’s shocking, what the media got wrong, and why Ivišić is poised to make them regret it by season’s end. Then, we lighten things up with one of college football’s most fun traditions: the Illibuck Trophy — a 100-year-old wooden turtle that Illinois and Ohio State play for this weekend. 🧩 Topics in this episode: Big Ten’s preseason list and why Ivišić deserved a spot Analytics proving Ivišić is among the league’s best centers Illinois’ offensive spacing with the Ivišić twins Full story of the Illibuck Trophy and how a live turtle became a wooden icon Fun facts, rituals, and the legend behind one of college football’s quirkiest rivalries 🎥 Hosted by Sunny Verma — your daily home for Illinois sports stories that mix passion, humor, and depth. Drop your thoughts ⬇️ — should Ivišić have made the team, and will the Illibuck finally come home to Champaign? VOTE FOR PRINCEVILLE! https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights/q
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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/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.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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