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 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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Illini Hoops & Football Schedules, Illini HOF Voting & More - 6.6.25 - S4Ep43

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FB Portal Thoughts, Expectations, BB Update & for the 1st Time in My Life...#483

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May 30 - Hr2 - S4Ep42 - Illini Recruiting, NBA Draft, Caitlin Clark & More

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May 30 - Hr1 - S4Ep42 - FB & BB Contracts, FB & Golf Update & Brian Barnhart

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May 23 - Hr2 - S4Ep41 - French Open, Indiana Pro Hoops & Softball

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May 23 - Hr1 - S4Ep41 - Illini FB Recruiting, Golf and Track

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High School Recruiting Takes the Spotlight - #482

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May 16 - Hr2 - S4Ep40 - Chicago Sky, ACC Issues & Northwestern Stadium

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