The Illini are coming off of two heartbreaking losses in a row. Will Illinois be able to reverse their course by winning against another dangerous opponent with a dangerous quarterback.
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 19-17 | 3-2 |
| Brad Sturdy | Illinois 27-24 | 3-2 |
| Mike Cagley | Illinois 24-21 | 1-4 |
| Kedric Prince | Illinois 30-21 | 3-2 |
| Matt Stevens | Illinois 21-20 | 3-2 |
| Brandon Wildman | Illinois 31-17 | 3-2 |
| Connor Cagley | Illinois 28-20 | 3-2 |
| Steve Sturm | Illinois 34-20 | 4-1 |
| Patrick Quinn | Illinois 14-10 | 3-2 |
| Kirkland Chappell | Illinois 31-13 | 2-3 |
| Shannon Denny | Illinois 27-17 | 4-1 |
| IlliniGuy Chris | Illinois 37-17 | 2-3 |
| IlliniGuy Karl | Illinois 21-17 | 1-4 |
571 Illini "Smash" the Terps
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3.6.26 Illini Hoops Update & March Madness Begins
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570 Illini Feast on Ducks
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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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