Illinois/IU Prediction Thread
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Indiana 31
Illinois 27
(feels crazy predicting that many points for the good guys after last year's offensive output 😬)
Illinois 27
(feels crazy predicting that many points for the good guys after last year's offensive output 😬)
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Hopefully they don't show you that score.
I would hope our defense doesn't give up that many points.
IU 24
UI 14
The team with a Block I on their helmets wins!
Low score, total around 40 is my thought. Leaning the under (Caesar's SB has the total at 45). Will likely rely on Campbell a lot this year so hoping his fade over the last half of 2021 was a fluke.
Low score, total around 40 is my thought. Leaning the under (Caesar's SB has the total at 45). Will likely rely on Campbell a lot this year so hoping his fade over the last half of 2021 was a fluke.
IU 24 - ILL 20
IU may struggle early given UI had an opportunity to get the first game adrenaline rush out of their system. Hopefully the defense can keep the score in check long enough for the O to settle in and get things going.
IU may struggle early given UI had an opportunity to get the first game adrenaline rush out of their system. Hopefully the defense can keep the score in check long enough for the O to settle in and get things going.
INDIANA 34
Illinois 23
I honestly have no idea what to expect,
Illinois 23
I honestly have no idea what to expect,
I have no idea but if the OL is better this year and the increased play of offense with speedy players we have and the power RBs, I will go out on a limb and say IU 42 Illinois 14
IU needs to shut down their running game, our defense needs to create 3 or more take aways and our special teams needs to create a score. IU show us the whole team is fired up to win this game.
IU needs to shut down their running game, our defense needs to create 3 or more take aways and our special teams needs to create a score. IU show us the whole team is fired up to win this game.
Sunny and hot through the tailgate so bring those canopys. Pleasant at kickoff.
Hard to call with no real data...
I figure the Illini have enough weapons to put up between 24-27 even if our D plays relatively well in their first outing...
Based only on the fact that I like what our new O coaches bring to the table; the focus on OL development since January; mixed with all the new speed and athleticism brought in on the Offensive side of the ball..., I figure we're good for 30 with Campbell returning to form and being the difference...
So..., Best Guess:
INDIANA 30
Illinois 27
I'll take the W any way we can get it and worry about style later...
I figure the Illini have enough weapons to put up between 24-27 even if our D plays relatively well in their first outing...
Based only on the fact that I like what our new O coaches bring to the table; the focus on OL development since January; mixed with all the new speed and athleticism brought in on the Offensive side of the ball..., I figure we're good for 30 with Campbell returning to form and being the difference...
So..., Best Guess:
INDIANA 30
Illinois 27
I'll take the W any way we can get it and worry about style later...
I think Illinois is likely too solid against our question mark areas, for IU to blow them out. If that's even a remote possibility with these two teams??
But talent wise, we should have the upper hand. Its the home opener. I don't see this Illinois team blowing out many decent teams...
So I expect a good, close game. I think IU will make enough plays, and have enough emotion/momentum, from the crowd to win.
IU 23
UI 17
But talent wise, we should have the upper hand. Its the home opener. I don't see this Illinois team blowing out many decent teams...
So I expect a good, close game. I think IU will make enough plays, and have enough emotion/momentum, from the crowd to win.
IU 23
UI 17
Agreed. These are not high-octane offenses and the O/U reflects that. That said, we know from history that that d-bag Bielema would run it up if given the opportunity. Let's hope that's not at all in the cards Friday night.
UI or IU, either way, the score will be a lot closer than this.
I have UI 27-18 but who knows this early in the season.
I can't envision a blowout either way in this one. But I think I probably either said that, or would have said that, before the Iowa game last year.
If either team has turnover issues, that's probably the only way it gets out of hand for either team.
Nobody has a clue. Take a shot at it. You've got as good a chance as anyone. There's no downside, and you might have bragging rights after the game. 🏈
20-17 Hoosiers. After last year, I'd be shocked if we won big but I wouldn't be shocked if we lost by 3 touchdowns either.
Like Allen said this year we'll learn if 2021 or 2020 was the aberration. GIven the back half of our schedule, if we're going to have any success this year we need this one.
Like Allen said this year we'll learn if 2021 or 2020 was the aberration. GIven the back half of our schedule, if we're going to have any success this year we need this one.
Illinois could’ve scored 50+ and Chase Brown could’ve had 300+ yards rushing vs Wyoming had “that d-bag” chose to “run it up.”
Bielema ran the offense, never blitzed and had the third stringers in by the end of the 3rd quarter last week.
Are you still butthurt about something he did nearly 20 years ago?!?
Illinois 24
Indiana 23
In a game that seems very even the edge could go to Illinois since they've had a week to iron out some wrinkles.
Indiana 23
In a game that seems very even the edge could go to Illinois since they've had a week to iron out some wrinkles.
Yes, just as you would be.
UI 16
IU 20 ????
DeVito hit like 71% of his passes for something like 5 yards per completion, but Wyo appeared awful in coverage and was completely overmatched on the Dline. The dude never got any pressure, much less a hand on him. WYO front 7 are all Freshmen and Sophomores except for their starting NT, a Jr, and they are light. One UI TD happened because the entire D thought the runner was down and he got up and jogged in.
Even with a ridiculous personnel advantage, UI punted 4 times, missed 2 FGs over 40 yards, and only 7/16 on third down. They had one completion of 27 yards. The next longest was 12. Everything else was less than 10. This might mean that they aren’t confident in their vertical passing game. I have a hunch that our D is going to be a rude awakening for them. I think we’re going to make DeVito panic a bit and steal some possessions.
That said, we always seem to start slow and not sharp, even in 2019 and 2020. I think we gave up like 28 points to Ball State in the 2019 opener. The PSU game in 2020 seemed kinda tenuous until that amazing finish.
IU 20 ????
DeVito hit like 71% of his passes for something like 5 yards per completion, but Wyo appeared awful in coverage and was completely overmatched on the Dline. The dude never got any pressure, much less a hand on him. WYO front 7 are all Freshmen and Sophomores except for their starting NT, a Jr, and they are light. One UI TD happened because the entire D thought the runner was down and he got up and jogged in.
Even with a ridiculous personnel advantage, UI punted 4 times, missed 2 FGs over 40 yards, and only 7/16 on third down. They had one completion of 27 yards. The next longest was 12. Everything else was less than 10. This might mean that they aren’t confident in their vertical passing game. I have a hunch that our D is going to be a rude awakening for them. I think we’re going to make DeVito panic a bit and steal some possessions.
That said, we always seem to start slow and not sharp, even in 2019 and 2020. I think we gave up like 28 points to Ball State in the 2019 opener. The PSU game in 2020 seemed kinda tenuous until that amazing finish.
Slow start.
Solid D.
ST's help field position.
IU depth kicks in 2nd half.
Offense no killer mistakes.
IU 24
Ill. 20
Solid D.
ST's help field position.
IU depth kicks in 2nd half.
Offense no killer mistakes.
IU 24
Ill. 20
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It was 12 years ago.
Since you don't know when it happened, I doubt you even know what happened. Here's a summary.
One man's opinion: Bielema owes Indiana an apology
I decided to wait 24 hours before penning this blog.
www.indystar.com
And if you're on his team, be prepared to get publicly thrown under the bus.
All of this spells r-o-y-a-l d-o-u-c-h-e-b-a-g.
Wyoming did look very undersized on their defensive front.
IU 42. IL 7. Got a pissed off team after last year.
UI 31 - IU 10
Tom Allen is lowering our expectations, I'll play along. Least excited I have been to go to a season opener.
Tom Allen is lowering our expectations, I'll play along. Least excited I have been to go to a season opener.
Illinois- 24
Indiana- 13
Both line's will have alot to prove! Honestly just don't think there will be that much improvement. ( hope they prove me wrong) Plus has indiana ever beat bret bielema?
Indiana- 13
Both line's will have alot to prove! Honestly just don't think there will be that much improvement. ( hope they prove me wrong) Plus has indiana ever beat bret bielema?
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