November 1, 2025
The Illini face Rutgers at home as their defense licks its wounds from being pounded by Washington's relentless offensive attack.
The Illini need to start a 4-game winning streak to finish 9-3 for the second straight regular season.
And it's time to see what the guys think.
| IlliniGuy | Prediction | 25 Season Record |
| IlliniGuy Larry | Illinois 34-31 | 4-4 |
| IlliniGuy Brad | Illinois 34-31 | 5-3 |
| IlliniGuy Mike | Illinois 42-28 | 5-3 |
| Kedric Prince | Illinois 42-21 | 6-2 |
| Matt Stevens | Illinois 41-28 | 7-1 |
| Zain Bando | Illinois 27-17 | 5-3 |
| Connor Cagley | Illinois 30-16 | 6-2 |
| Steve Sturm | Illinois 35-17 | 5-3 |
| Patrick Quinn | Illinois 31-21 | 4-4 |
| IlliniGuy Chris | Illinois 37-27 | 6-2 |
| IlliniGuy Karl | Illinois 35-13 | 6-2 |
2.27.26 - Reaction to Illini Loss to Michigan, Deon Thomas & More
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569 Illini Fall to B1G Champs 84-70
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568 Illini Hoops Update
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567 Illini Fall to Bruins 95-94 in OT
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2.20.26 - Illini Men's & Women's Hoops Update
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566 Illini Slay Trojans
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565 Illini Defeat Hoosiers 71-51 in Boswell’s Return
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2.13.26 - Illini Hoops Update, Hauck new DC & Pete Babcock
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564 Illini Lead Evaporates in 92-90 OT Loss to Wisconsin
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563 Inside Scoop on New Illini DC Bobby Hauck
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562 Illini Fall 85-82 to MSU in OT
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2.6.26 - Illini Hoops Update, Ayo Traded & Football Coaching Openings
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561 Illini Smash Northwestern Push Win Streak to 12
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560 Illini Defensive Coordinator Search
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559 - #9 Illini Cruise Over #5 Nebraska 78-69
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