Illinois Football: Orange on Orange in recent Bowl Game Prediction

Illinois Football Headed to Orlando?

Week 13 Bowl Prediction For The Illini

According to the latest bowl projections, the Illini may be in for a battle on New Year’s Day. Week 12 predictions from Sports Illustrated foresee Illinois Football making a trip to Orlando to take on the Tennessee Volunteers, in the Cheeze-It Orange Bowl.

Could the Illini make a statement, with an impressive win over an SEC foe in SEC territory?

November 16, 2024.

Notes On the Vol’s

Head Coach: Josh Heupel

Current Record:  8-2 (5-2 in the SEC)

SEC Rankings: 4th 

Best Win: Alabama

Worst Loss: Arkansas

Tennessee’s recent blowout loss (31-17) to Georgia has undoubtedly cast doubt on their playoff hopes.

While the 8-2 Volunteers boast an impressive 24-17 victory over Alabama, earlier wins against NC State, Florida, and Oklahoma have lost some of their initial luster as the season has unfolded.

Tuesday’s (11/19) release of the third College Football Playoff rankings will be pivotal for Josh Heupel’s Vols. If Tennessee finds themselves on the outside looking in, it is going take more than victories over UTEP and Vanderbilt to climb back into the playoff picture.

All signs point to the Volunteers landing just outside the playoff bubble, potentially setting up an exciting “sea of orange” showdown against Illinois Football in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

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