IlliniGuys - Illini vs Rutgers Predictions

The Illini had an off-week after the 24-0 thrashing by the Wisconsin Badgers, but travel to Happy Valley to face No. 7 Penn State, which is favored by 24 points.

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 16-10 4-4
Brad Sturdy Illinois 24-17 4-4
Mike Cagley Illinois 19-6 3-5
Kedric Prince Rutgers 21-9 5-3
Matt Stevens Illinois 24-20 5-3
Brandon Wildman Illinois 27-20 5-3
Connor Cagley Illinois 20-17 5-3
Steve Sturm Illinois 27-20 6-2
Patrick Quinn Rutgers 17-9 4-4
Kirkland Chappell Illinois 24-14 3-5
Shannon Denny Illinois 22-10 6-2
IlliniGuy Chris Illinois 27-17 4-4
IlliniGuy Karl Rutgers 21-7 3-5

Podcasts

Illinois Football Preview - Western Michigan - #501

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Illini Destroy Duke 45-19 #500

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Illini FB at Duke & Arch Panic - S5Ep4 - 9.5.25

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Illini Football Preview versus Duke - #499

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Illini Destroy Leathernecks 52-3 - #498

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Illini FB is Here, So Is Petrovic & Illini in NFL - S5Ep3 - 8.29.25

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I on the Illini - Western Illinois Preview #497

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Illini FB & BB Updates & Phil Steele on the 2025 Illini FB Season - S5Ep2 - 8.22.25

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1st Show of 5th Season, Illini FB Ranked #12 - S5Ep1 - 8.15.25

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The Top 5 Illini Basketball Coaches in IlliniGuy Memory - #496

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Greg Glass – NIL Primer & Can Fanstake.com Help Attract & Retain Athletic Talent - #495

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Interviews with Bret Bielema, Cam Crocker & Matt Stevens - S4Ep52 - 8.8.25

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Illini FB Coach Bret Bielema Chats with Mike & Rob Louthain Talks NIL & Illini Media - #494

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IlliniGuys Top 5 Fighting Illini Cs in our Lifetime - #493

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup with Davon Grant

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