IlliniHQ 2
General Category => Halas Hall Football Forum => Topic started by: ThePAMan on August 03, 2026, 02:44:36 PM
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What is your preseason record prediction?
DATE OPPONENT TIME TV
Thu, Sep 3 UAB 8:00 PM BTN (W1-0)
Sat, Sep 12 Duke 2:30 PM FS1 (L1-1)
Sat, Sep 19 SIU 1:00 PM Peacock (W2-1)
Sat, Sep 26 @ Ohio State TBD (L2-2)
Sat, Oct 3 Purdue TBD (W3-2)
Sat, Oct 10 @Michigan State TBD (L3-3 Fitzee's revenge and I will be in attendance)
Sat, Oct 24 Oregon TBD (L3-4)
Sat, Oct 31 @Maryland TBD (L3-5)
Fri, Nov 6 Nebraska 7:00 PM FOX (L3-6)
Fri, Nov 13 @UCLA 8:00 PM FOX (W4-6)
Sat, Nov 21 Iowa TBD (L4-7)
Sat, Nov 28 @Northwestern TBD (L4-8)
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Also, need to pick a game for the HQ2 TailGreat!
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A bowl win in a rebuilding year gets us to 7-6.
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A bowl win in a rebuilding year gets us to 7-6.
When are you fleeing all the wackos in Minnesota to come down for a game?
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When are you fleeing all the wackos in Minnesota to come down for a game?
🤷. But I just got back from fleeing the wackos.
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Football tickets arrived today.....
When will the HQ2 TailGreat take place?
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No idea if we are suppose to be good
8 and 4
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Football tickets arrived today.....
When will the HQ2 TailGreat take place?
Either Oregon or Nebraska game would be best for me.
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Am i invited
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Am i invited
. Yes
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Either Oregon or Nebraska game would be best for me.
Well be at a wedding for the Oregon thrashing. Will be at the Nebraska Friday night game with some fellas.
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Sounds like Nebraska is the way to go. I wouldn’t mind an earlier game but September is a very busy month for me this year and will be moving the first part of Oct.
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Sounds like Nebraska is the way to go. I wouldn’t mind an earlier game but September is a very busy month for me this year and will be moving the first part of Oct.
Are you moving next door to Tempo?
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Sounds like Nebraska is the way to go. I wouldn’t mind an earlier game but September is a very busy month for me this year and will be moving the first part of Oct.
Homecoming you douche
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Homecoming you douche
Nebraska is Dad's Weekend, I believe.
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Are you moving next door to Tempo?
Oh god no. Moving to a golf course community, but not one of Ro Khanna’s
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I'm going with 5-7 so I'll be pleasantly surprised when we're in yet another bowl.
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I'm going with 5-7 so I'll be pleasantly surprised when we're in yet another bowl.
I agree with Calvin.
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Oh god no. Moving to a golf course community, but not one of Ro Khanna’s
Tempo should then move next to you.
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Tempo should then move next to you.
Maybe if murph gives him that money he’s been asking for!
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Nebraska is Dad's Weekend, I believe.
That's the reason not to pick that game. Pick Homecoming vs Purdue.
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NEW FOOD TRUCKS: Burrito King will be added and JD's Smokeshack and Country Bake Shop will move into the east side from Grange Grove.
NEW VENDORS: Crumbl Cookies will be available for the first time at Gies Memorial Stadium in Section 103 on the west side of the stadium. Other west side additions include Jersey Mike's Subs in Section 127 and Chick-Fil-A in the Section 101 concessions stand.
BLOCK "I" PRETZEL: A new Block "I" pretzel will debut at Gies Memorial Stadium in 2026. The new pretzel is expected to hit concessions stands prior to October.
RETURN OF DIPPIN' DOTS: Dippin' Dots is returning! The fan-favorite will be available in 102 and 203 on the east side and 129 on the west side. Flavors include cookie dough, cookies and cream, rainbow ice, and chocolate.
NEW FULL BARS: Full bars have been added on the east and west concourses by Sections 107 and 128. The full-service bars include specialty Illini cocktails and made-to-order cocktails. Additional beer stands have also been added above the east concourse stands.
ALCOHOLIC DRINK ADDITIONS: High Noon returns to Gies Memorial Stadium with fan-favorite flavors, watermelon and pineapple. Garage Beer Lime will also be available.
GRAB 'N GO MARKET ADDITIONS: An Illini Market has been added in the east columns at the top of Section 107. Hot food (pretzels, pizzas, and hot dogs) will now be served in the markets in the lower east and lower west sections.
CONTINUED PARTNERSHIPS: Watson's (West 130, Horseshoe 117), Smith Burger Co. (West 129, East 103, Colonnades South), CBPB Popcorn Shop (West 129, East 107), Papa John's Pizza (Truck on NE walkway, Student Section 133, Horseshoe 116, Markets on lower east and lower west sides, East 205), and Big Grove Tavern (Colonnades North, Horseshoe 116) will continue to be available in 2026 at Gies Memorial Stadium.
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That's the reason not to pick that game. Pick Homecoming vs Purdue.
I will be at both games. Just show up and find me in Lot 46. Judge Judy and Custard know where to find me.
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NEW FOOD TRUCKS: Burrito King will be added and JD's Smokeshack and Country Bake Shop will move into the east side from Grange Grove.
NEW VENDORS: Crumbl Cookies will be available for the first time at Gies Memorial Stadium in Section 103 on the west side of the stadium. Other west side additions include Jersey Mike's Subs in Section 127 and Chick-Fil-A in the Section 101 concessions stand.
BLOCK "I" PRETZEL: A new Block "I" pretzel will debut at Gies Memorial Stadium in 2026. The new pretzel is expected to hit concessions stands prior to October.
RETURN OF DIPPIN' DOTS: Dippin' Dots is returning! The fan-favorite will be available in 102 and 203 on the east side and 129 on the west side. Flavors include cookie dough, cookies and cream, rainbow ice, and chocolate.
NEW FULL BARS: Full bars have been added on the east and west concourses by Sections 107 and 128. The full-service bars include specialty Illini cocktails and made-to-order cocktails. Additional beer stands have also been added above the east concourse stands.
ALCOHOLIC DRINK ADDITIONS: High Noon returns to Gies Memorial Stadium with fan-favorite flavors, watermelon and pineapple. Garage Beer Lime will also be available.
GRAB 'N GO MARKET ADDITIONS: An Illini Market has been added in the east columns at the top of Section 107. Hot food (pretzels, pizzas, and hot dogs) will now be served in the markets in the lower east and lower west sections.
CONTINUED PARTNERSHIPS: Watson's (West 130, Horseshoe 117), Smith Burger Co. (West 129, East 103, Colonnades South), CBPB Popcorn Shop (West 129, East 107), Papa John's Pizza (Truck on NE walkway, Student Section 133, Horseshoe 116, Markets on lower east and lower west sides, East 205), and Big Grove Tavern (Colonnades North, Horseshoe 116) will continue to be available in 2026 at Gies Memorial Stadium.
Pineapple High Noons are 🔥
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I'm going with 5-7 so I'll be pleasantly surprised when we're in yet another bowl.
The Athletic has us at 4-5 (7-5) middle of the pack. I'd be happy with another bowl against the SEC.
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Sadly, the Meyers Leonard concert scheduled the day before the Duke game has already been canceled. I had no clue he is an alleged musician. I guess I should be online more.
Maybe our own Miles Leonard can perform in his stead.
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BTN gets around to showing their Illinois football preview today. The 1st showing is at 5.
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Will have to change my 4-8 prediction. I think they will go 2-10, but it would not surprise me if they went 2-10.