Illini Powers Past Purdue 8-4; Illini Baseball Wins First Big Ten Title Since 2015
Illinois got three home runs and a seven-run explosion in the seventh inning for a 9-4 victory that guaranteed them a share of the 2024 Big Ten Conference regular season championship.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 17, 2024
For the first time in nine years, the University of Illinois baseball program are Big Ten Conference regular season champions.
The Farrell Files Illinois - WR Silence, Another Portal Edition & Chasing a 5-Star
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
May 17, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the silence of Zahkari Franklin, another portal addition and the Illini not giving up on a local 5-star.
Illini Hold On to Thursday Night Series Opener at Purdue 5-4; Illini Remain in Big Ten Lead
Illinois got five runs in the first two innings and another solid bullpen effort made the early lead stand for the entire nine innings of the regular season finale series opener.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 17, 2024
Illinois is just one more win away from claiming at least a share of its first Big Ten Conference baseball championship.
Whitman Takes Over as NCAA DI Council Chair
Illinois Athletics May 16, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– University of Illinois […]
Illini Dominate NCAA Stanford Regional With 8-Shot Victory
Illinois completes the program’s most overwhelming NCAA Regional win […]
Illinois Gains Defensive Line Boost with Transfer Gentle Hunt
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 15, 2024
Illinois football's defensive line just got a major boost with the addition of Gentle Hunt, a transfer from Florida A&M. The news comes as a relief to the team, providing much-needed help at that position for this upcoming season.
Morez Johnson Invited to USA Basketball U18 Training Camp
USA Basketball & Illinois Athletics May 15, 2024 COLORADO […]
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Terrance Brooks
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
May 15, 2023
After losing several players who took a lot of snaps last year at the cornerback position through the transfer portal, Illinois was looking a little thin and a little inexperienced at the cornerback position after spring ball. In a shocking turn of events,
Tyler Goecke’s Postseason Magic Continues as Illini Maintain Lead in NCAA Regional
The substitution of fifth-year senior Tyler Goecke into the Illinois lineup this week has resulted in Illinois rising to the top of the leaderboard at the NCAA Stanford Regional.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 14, 2024
Lineup substitutions usually aren't a key component to college golf success, but Illinois fifth-year senior Tyler Goecke is making his head coach look like a genius this week.
Don't Sleep on Transfer Tre White
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 14, 2024
Illinois basketball fans are still waiting with anticipation for the next commitment. There is a lot of chatter about acquiring another wing; however, Tre White, the transfer from Louisville, seems to be the forgotten man.
Mad Max Furiously Charges Illini to NCAA Stanford Regional Lead
Freshman Max Herendeen matches the Illinois men’s golf record for a low 18-hole performance in a postseason round with a 7-under 63 in the first round of the NCAA Stanford Regional.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
Illinois freshman Max Herendeen said last week he was excited to see the West Coast and his parents for the first time in several months in the NCAA Stanford Regional. The Bellevue, Washington native wasn’t lying.
Toledo CB Coach Corey Parker Named New Illini Defensive Backs Coach
Following a two-year mentorship of 2024 NFL Draft first round pick Quinyon Mitchell at Toledo, Corey Parker is joining Bret Bielema’s staff at Illinois.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 13, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema has selected the position coach of the highest drafted cornerback in the 2024 National Football League Draft to be his program’s next defensive backs coach at Illinois.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Massive Portal Win for the Illini
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
May 13, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the biggest transfer portal get yet for the Illini and another one that could be coming.
Illini Bullpen Shines in Home Finale Win
Illinois clinched another series victory and a 20th home win in the final game in Champaign of the 2024 season. The Illini maintained its one-game lead in the Big Ten standings.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 12, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Joe Glassey has made 70 career pitching appearances in an Illinois jersey, but it might be his final one at his home field that he’ll remember the most.
Illini Acquire Verbal Pledge From All-Big 12 CB Terrance Brooks
Bret Bielema’s Illinois program lands arguably its most significant transfer portal addition of this offseason by adding All-Big 12 Conference cornerback Terrance Brooks.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 12, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois has filled a massive hole in its secondary by acquiring a verbal pledge from arguably its most notable transfer portal addition of the Bret Bielema era.
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