December 30, 2025
The Illini face a more talented Tennessee team with more opt-outs. Both teams are shaky on defense, but the two QBs have to be excited to see how many points they may score in the Music City Bowl.
The Illini are 1 win away from finishing 9-4 if they can win this bowl game.
Bret Bielema will be the first Illini coach to win at least 9 games two seasons in a row and be the first to win bowls in back-to-back seasons.
And it's time to see what the guys think and see if anyone can catch Matt.
| IlliniGuy | Prediction | 25 Season Record |
| IlliniGuy Larry | Illinois 31-30 | 7-5 |
| IlliniGuy Brad | Illinois 34-31 | 8-4 |
| IlliniGuy Mike | Illinois 41-38 | 8-4 |
| Kedric Prince | Tennessee 42-37 | 9-3 |
| Matt Stevens | Illinois 31-28 | 10-2 |
| Zain Bando | Illinois 38-31 | 8-4 |
| Connor Cagley | Tennessee 30-24 | 9-3 |
| Steve Sturm | Tennessee 31-28 | 8-4 |
| Patrick Quinn | Illinois 21-10 | 7-5 |
| IlliniGuy Chris | Tennessee 34-31 | 9-3 |
| IlliniGuy Karl | Illinois 27-21 | 9-3 |
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