Can't Wai For Saturday Just a hunch: Illini skid coming to an end

On October 9, an Illinois sports analyst revealed their prediction for the upcoming game against Michigan State. The analyst believes that the Illinois Illini, under coach Bret Bielema, will secure their first Big Ten win of the season and their first .500 record of the campaign with a 17-7 victory. The primary reason for this prediction is the improved performance of the Illini defense under new coordinator Roger Cooper, who has the players and staff confident in the unit's progress.

While there are still issues to address, such as quarterback pressure and turnovers, the analyst expects these to improve as the season goes on.

The second reason for the analyst's optimism is Michigan State's offensive struggles, which rank among the worst in the country in terms of points and yardage. The analyst acknowledges that this offensive performance might improve in the future, but not this season. They advise the Illinois players and coaches to celebrate briefly if they win, as there is a history between the two programs.

Moreover, the analyst points out that Illinois' next opponent, Oregon, possesses a superior offensive game, making it wise to conserve energy for the upcoming match.

Lastly, the analyst reminds readers to submit their score predictions before the 2:30 p.m. kick by emailing their name, location, and predictions. The analyst offers a $50 gift card from Papa Del's for anyone who accurately predicts the final score. Predictions must be mentioned in the email's subject line. The analyst wishes the readers luck and hopes they have a great weekend.