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Podcast: Michigan football vs. Illinois preview, buy or sell

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We are just one day away from seeing Michigan football back in action when it travels to Illinois to take on the Fighting Illini in a ranked matchup. Chris Breiler and Trent Knoop break the game down and preview what the Wolverines need to do in order to come up with a win.

Breiler and Knoop both came up with five buy-or-sell questions to ask each other and take fan assessment. Will we see the Wolverines' passing game look more competent with Jack Tuttle behind center? Will Amorion Walker continue to emerge and be a threat for the Michigan offense?

Lastly, both give their final score predictions and what to expect from the maize and blue against Illinois. You can see the full episode of the Winged Helmet Podcast below.

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TRENT KNOOP

Trent began writing and covering Michigan athletics back in 2020. He became a credentialed member of the media in 2021. Trent began writing with Sports Illustrated in 2023 and became the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI during the 2025 football season. Trent also serves as the Publisher of Baylor Bears on SI. His other bylines have appeared on Maryland on SI, Wisconsin on SI, and across the USA TODAY Sports network. Trent’s love of sports and being able to tell stories to fans is what made him get into writing.

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