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 |
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