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Podcast: The 200 Level with Mike Carpenter: A Fighting Illini Fan Podcast
Episode: Number One Bumma (10/12/25)
Description: Illinois football can't quite meet the moment, falling 34-16 to #1 Ohio State. Mike Carpenter discusses the frustrating miscues and mistakes, the impressiveness of Ryan Day's Buckeyes, and even some positives to glean from Bret Bielema's team's performance. Next up: a much-needed bye week ahead of a trip to Washington.