
By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
July 23, 2025
Curt Cignetti took shots at the SEC amid his football program weakening its nonconference slate in the coming years.
The Big Ten Commissioner backed him up.
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I’m joined by ‘Locked On Illini’ host Sunny Verma to discuss Illinois’ outlook for 2025.
Can they put up another 10-win season and make the Playoff for the first time? (11:14)
Matt Rhule enters year 3 with Nebraska attempting to capitalize on momentum from their first Bowl appearance since 2016.
Dylan Raiola holds the key to elevating the Cornhuskers. (22:03)

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