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‘I think he can be an absolute beast’: Joe Barna primed for a breakout 2026

NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 30: Joey Aguilar #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers is sacked by Joe Barna #43 of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the Music City Bowl on December 30, 2025. | Photo by Chris Putman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

In this episode of Oskee Talk I begin our preseason positional previews by breaking down the defensive line:

  • Program departures (5:21)
  • Returning players (7:15)
  • Transfer additions (8:45)
  • Why Illinois’ d-line is the most influential position group on the defense (17:27)
  • Incoming freshmen (21:53)
  • Trusting Bielema’s evaluations (26:36)
  • Players to watch and sleepers (30:29)

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