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Podcast: The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast
Episode: Tay & Carp Rides Again! (08/25/25)
Description: It's Game Week! To wrap up all the preseason prognostications, Mike Carpenter welcomes Lon Tay onto the show for a wide-ranging discussion about all things Illini football. In Bret Bielema's fifth season at the helm, can Illinois take advantage of a favorable schedule and experienced roster to nab a spot in the College Football Playoff?