IlliniGuys - Illini vs Iowa Predictions

The Illini are going to Iowa City without head coach Bret Bielema to face the 8-2 and 17th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes. After the Gophers win, optimism is alive but realism reigned supreme in the minds of the IlliniGuys staff.

Let's see how the predictions turn out. It's time to see if anyone has a crystal ball that works when it comes to the IlliniGuys staff.

IlliniGuy Prediction Season Record
Larry Smith Illinois 20-13 4-6
Brad Sturdy Iowa 20-13 4-6
Mike Cagley Iowa 14-9 3-7
Kedric Prince Iowa 17-10 6-4
Matt Stevens Iowa 24-16 5-5
Brandon Wildman Iowa 16-10 5-5
Connor Cagley Iowa 24-10 5-5
Steve Sturm Iowa 27-17 6-4
Patrick Quinn Iowa 20-10 5-5
Kirkland Chappell Illinois 17-13 3-7
Shannon Denny Iowa 20-18 6-4
IlliniGuy Chris Iowa 28-17 4-6
IlliniGuy Karl Iowa 14-7 4-6

Podcasts

B1G Media Days, Illini Hoops & More - S4Ep50 - 7.25.25

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IlliniGuys Top Fighting Illini SFs in our Lifetime - #490

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Heat Checks & Hail Marys – Luke Altmyer Poised to Soar Up All-Time Illini QB Rankings & Kofi Part II

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NBA Summer League, Illini Recruiting Update, SEC Media Days & More - S4Ep49 - 7.18.25

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I on the Illini - Fighting Illini Top 5 SGs & Superman Movie Review #489

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Illini in NBA Summer League, New Basketball Hire & Illini Football - S4Ep48 - 7.11.25

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I on the Illini - Fighting Illini Top 5 PGs #488

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Best of Interviews Episode - 7.4.25 - S4Ep47

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Illinois Athletics State of the Union Discussion - #487

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Whitman's Illini State of the Nation & the NBA Draft - 6.27.25 - S4Ep46

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Zach Hamer Illini Asst BB Coach Talks KJ, Will & the NBA Draft - #486

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Illini FB Recruiting Update, If Illini FB was a Movie & NIL & NBA Draft "What If" #485

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Illini BB International Players & Cearah Parchment the newest IlliniGal - 6.20.25 - S4Ep45

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Illini FB Recruiting Blitz & House Settlement Implications - 6.13.25 - S4Ep44

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Illini Update Featuring 3-Star Illini WR Commit Kenyon Alston - #484

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