IlliniGuys Predictions - Illinois at Purdue

October 3, 2025

The Illini rebounded in fantastic fashion from the Indiana loss by finding a way to defeat USC on Homecoming. Even in the midst of a furious USC rally, the Illini found a way to win.

Only Karl and Mike had the faith to select the Illini for the victory and now there are four at the top of the rankings this season at 4-1 - Matt, Ked, Karl, and Mike

Now, the Boilermakers are next up. The Boilers have given the Illini fits as they so often have done? Or will the Illini take care of business in the shadow of next week's showdown with Ohio State.

It's time to see what the guys think.

IlliniGuy Prediction 25 Season Record
IlliniGuy Larry Illinois 35-24 3-2
IlliniGuy Brad Illinois 37-24 3-2
IlliniGuy Mike Illinois 38-10 4-1
Kedric Prince Illinois 45-31 4-1
Matt Stevens Illinois 38-21 4-1
Zain Bando Illinois 38-24 3-2
Connor Cagley Illinois 34-16 3-2
Steve Sturm Illinois 34-21 3-2
Patrick Quinn Illinois 31-14 3-2
IlliniGuy Chris Illinois 37-24 3-2
IlliniGuy Karl Illinois 41-14 4-1

 

Podcasts

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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561 Illini Smash Northwestern Push Win Streak to 12

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560 Illini Defensive Coordinator Search

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559 - #9 Illini Cruise Over #5 Nebraska 78-69

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1.30.26 - Keaton Wagler's Historic Season & More

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558 Illini Win Lifts the Streak to 10

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557 Sturdy & Stevens on the Keaton Wagler Game

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556 Illini Defeat Purdue 88-82 in the Keaton Wagler Game

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1.23.26 - Illinois vs Purdue - Top 15 Showdown

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555 - CJ Moore Talks Keaton Wagler, the NBA Draft & Illini Tourney Expectations

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554 - Illini Flush Terrapins 89-70 for 8th Win in a Row

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553 Illini Beat Minnesota Winning Streak Up to 7

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