Ep. 1227 - J Leman reviews SIU win, previews Ohio State

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to review Illinois football's 48-10 win over Southern Illinois. Leman breaks down another strong passing performance for Katin Houser, Collin Dixon and crew; what improvements he saw from the Illini defense; lingering concerns heading into Big Ten play; and flashes from some freshmen, including RB Javari Barnett. Then Leman looks ahead to the Illini's monumental task at No. 7 Ohio State on Saturday.

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(0:00) - Intro

(2:08) - Leman's thoughts on SIU win

(4:08) - Thoughts on Illini's strong passing attack

(9:28) - Concerns in running game

(12:30) - Freshman RB Javari Barnett's strong first impression

(16:50) - Did defense take step forward?

(20:30) - DB Tanner Heckel's strong game

(21:59) - Defensive playmakers

(27:05) - Memory lane of 2007 Illini win at Ohio State

(40:50) - Keys for Illini against Ohio State

(47:47) - Final thoughts