Can the Fighting Illini SHOCK the Ohio State Buckeyes?! 🤯 We brought in an expert from enemy territory to get the inside scoop on this MONSTER Big Ten matchup.

Tony Gerdeman of Buckeye Huddle joins the Armchair Illini podcast for a deep dive into everything you need to know before Saturday. We're talking Xs and Os, key player matchups, and bold predictions!

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE BREAK DOWN:

The Buckeye Blueprint: How Ohio State views this Illinois team.

NIL's REAL Impact: Has NIL affected Ohio State's legendary depth?

The Patricia Effect: How Matt Patricia has transformed the OSU defense.

Stopping the Unstoppable? A look at QB Julian Sayin's near-flawless season.

Path to an Upset: What is the formula for an Illinois victory?

National Picture: How does the Big Ten TRULY stack up against the SEC?

FINAL PREDICTIONS: Who wins and why!

👇 JUMP TO THE ACTION 👇

00:01:23 - First Thoughts: How Big is This Game?

00:02:59 - Ohio State's Roster Depth Post-NIL

00:05:08 - Matt Patricia's Defensive Masterclass

00:06:57 - OSU's "Other" Offensive Weapons to Watch

00:10:43 - Grading QB Julian Sayin's A+ Season

00:14:26 - The Buckeyes' Defensive Scheme Explained

00:18:20 - The #1 Way Illinois Can WIN This Game

00:19:45 - Big Ten vs. The World: Who is Better?

00:24:25 - Final Score Predictions!

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