IlliniGuys ReliaQuest Bowl Predictions

January 2, 2023

Larry, Mike and Brad

The first ever IlliniGuys football picks story for a New Year's Day bowl (hey, it is the 2nd, but it counts!)

Illini run into a Mississippi State team honoring the game to the memory of their late and great coach, Mike Leach.

Let's see how the IlliniGuys see this week's game:

IlliniGuy Prediction Season Record
IlliniGuy Larry Illinois 27-23 9-3
IlliniGuy Brad Illinois 31-27 8-4
IlliniGuy Mike Illinois 24-20 9-3
Kedric Prince Miss St 42-34 5-7
Matt Stevens Miss St 28-27 7-5
Zain Bando Miss St 24-13 8-4
Connor Cagley Miss St 24-17 7-5
Steve Sturm Illinois 31-17 9-3
Patrick Quinn Illinois 24-20 9-3
IlliniGuy Chris Miss St 34-27 8-4
IlliniGuy Karl Illinois 21-17 9-3

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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