IlliniGuys UTSA-Illinois Predictions

The Illini begin the Bielema Era with the best record in the country. Now, it's time for a dangerous and underrated UTSA team to come to town with a big upset on their to do list.

Let's see how the predictions look and come Saturday night. It's time to see who has the crystal ball that works when it comes to the IlliniGuys staff.

IlliniGuy Prediction Season Record
Larry Smith Illinois 34-21 1-0
Brad Sturdy Illinois 33-27 0-1
Mike Cagley Illinois 24-17 1-0
Kedric Prince Illinois 28-24 1-0
Matt Stevens Illinois 28-23 0-1
Brandon Wildman Illinois 38-24 1-0
Connor Cagley Illinois 34 -21 0-1
Steve Sturm Illinois 31-27 1-0
Patrick Quinn Illinois 28-24 1-0
Kirkland Chappell Illinois 41-17 1-0
Shannon Denny Illinois 33-28 1-0
IlliniGuy Chris Illinois 31-17 0-1
IlliniGuy Karl Illinois 38-17 0-1

Podcasts

Illinois Football Preview - Western Michigan - #501

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Illini Destroy Duke 45-19 #500

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Illini FB at Duke & Arch Panic - S5Ep4 - 9.5.25

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Illini Football Preview versus Duke - #499

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Illini Destroy Leathernecks 52-3 - #498

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Illini FB is Here, So Is Petrovic & Illini in NFL - S5Ep3 - 8.29.25

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I on the Illini - Western Illinois Preview #497

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Illini FB & BB Updates & Phil Steele on the 2025 Illini FB Season - S5Ep2 - 8.22.25

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1st Show of 5th Season, Illini FB Ranked #12 - S5Ep1 - 8.15.25

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The Top 5 Illini Basketball Coaches in IlliniGuy Memory - #496

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Greg Glass – NIL Primer & Can Fanstake.com Help Attract & Retain Athletic Talent - #495

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Interviews with Bret Bielema, Cam Crocker & Matt Stevens - S4Ep52 - 8.8.25

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Illini FB Coach Bret Bielema Chats with Mike & Rob Louthain Talks NIL & Illini Media - #494

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IlliniGuys Top 5 Fighting Illini Cs in our Lifetime - #493

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup with Davon Grant

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