Illinois football has struggled to find its footing in the second half of the season, and fans aren’t expecting a dramatic turnaround.
In this week’s TCR Reacts poll, 70% of respondents predicted the Illini would win just one or two more games this season. Another 25% expect Illinois to win three or four games, while only 5% believe the team will win five or six.
The results paint a bleak picture for a team that entered just last season with hopes of competing for a College Football Playoff berth.
Illinois has struggled to build momentum in recent weeks, and the schedule offers little room for error as the season progresses. With several challenging matchups remaining, the Illini will need to turn things around quickly to meet preseason expectations.
And Illinois is a big underdog this week against Oregon, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
The good news? There are still games left to change the narrative. The bad news? Based on this week’s poll, most fans aren’t counting on it.