Clinton and Ryan continue their journey through the Big Ten as spring ball wraps up around the country, discussing Illinois and Minnesota.

In Champaign, Bret Bielema's squad had a passive breakthrough in 2024, culminating with a bowl victory against South Carolina to hit 10-wins. Led by QB Luke Altmyer and a plethora of returning talent, the Illini have become a trendy playoff sleeper pick for 2025. Is this hype warranted?

In Minneapolis, the Gophers rebounded from a subpar 2023 season to once again hit 8 wins in 2024, and several close defeats undersell how good this team actually was. Several key contributors move on, but vibes are good entering 2025. With a somewhat favorable schedule, what can we expect from them this season?

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