‘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)Click below to listen!

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