The Farrell Files Illinois - Impact of the Nebraska Win & 2026 Target Updates
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
September 24, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the impact of the win against Nebraska, rank DB Desmond Straughton against the industry and a few updates on some top targets in 2026.
Illini Film Review: Illinois 31, Nebraska 24 (OT) - Welcome to a Very Different Luke Altmyer in 2024
Illinois second year starting quarterback Luke Altmyer’s obvious and subtle body language was so different Friday night in Lincoln, Nebraska leading to his best performance in an Illini jersey.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 23, 2024
LINCOLN, Neb. — Luke Altmyer went into a different mental and emotional mode on Friday night inside Memorial Stadium at Nebraska.
Sturdy's Soliloquy: Flying High at 4-0, and more….
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst
September 23, ,2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
The Ilini went into Lincoln and pulled out the overtime win against the star Freshman Quarterback with the veteran offensive line that left the nation thinking….’This team might be pretty good?’
In the aftermath of the 31-24 win in overtime, the Illini moved up to #19 and #21 in the national polls and are the only team in the nation with 2 ranked wins. They will get another shot on Saturday night in Happy Valley against #9 Penn State. A win there and more people will jump on the bandwagon, but right now let’s focus on what this team has done and where they are.
The Trench Report: Nebraska
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
September 23, 2024
That was great, wasn't it? Not only did Illinois have a big win on Friday in a tough environment, but they also played really, really well.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Results Versus the Process & Excitement of a 4-0 Start
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
Brandon Henderson’s Big Man TD Marks Historic Moment For Sophomore Lineman
Brandon Henderson’s first ever touchdown in his life of playing football came in a fourth-down trick call in a Big Ten Conference opener on the road in front 86,936 screaming fans.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 21, 2024
LINCOLN, Neb. — For however long into the future that he played football, Brandon Henderson had already come to grips with the idea that he’d never score a touchdown.
‘Let’s pressure this guy’: How Aaron Henry’s Halftime Adjustment Lifted Illini
Illinois spent the first half trying to contain and confuse Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola. In the second half, it was all about putting somebody in his face.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 21, 2024
LINCOLN, Neb. — In the simplest of terms, Illinois arrived at Memorial Stadium in Nebraska with two distinct plans for a talented freshman quarterback who had yet to be fully tested.
Illini Run Game Finds Itself Late in OT Win at No. 22 Nebraska
The solution to the problem of the Illinois run game in a 31-24 overtime win at Nebraska: If at first, second, third you don’t succeed, just keep trying.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 21, 2024
LINCOLN, Neb. — Maybe somebody put the Illinois run game on milk cartons at halftime so it could be quickly found and returned to its home.
#24 Illini Top Nebraska 31-24 in OT
By IlliniGuys Staff September 20, 2024 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Breaking News: It's Official, Assistant Coach Tim Anderson Moves On
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 20, 2024
Champaign, IL – Since last July, rumors have circulated that Illinois assistant men's basketball coach Tim Anderson was not as involved, though nothing was confirmed—until now.
IlliniGuys Predictions - Illinois at Nebraska
September 20, 2024 The Illini move to a perfect […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Michigan Tackle Jacob Timmer Checks Out Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 20, 2024
Champaign, IL. – Illini fans met Jacob Timmer, an offensive tackle prospect from Grand Rapids, Michigan, who stands at 6-foot-6 and weighs 310 pounds. Illinois made an impression while visiting on gameday.
Game Preview: How Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola is the “different element” for Illini
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer September 20, 2024 #24 […]
Moczulski’s Search For Opportunity Culminates in School Record Field Goal
Illinois walk-on kicker Ethan Moczulski left a prestigious situation […]
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