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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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 12, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — A two-time All-Southwestern Conference selection has elected to take an official visit to Illinois.

IlliniGuys Staff May 11, 2024 As reported by the […]

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

May 11, 2024

A lot is going on as the Illini strive to fill out their roster for next season.

As of today, the remaining pieces to next year's basketball roster will

Illinois Athletics May 11, 2024 CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. – During the 2023-24 academic […]

Illinois runs home record to 19-2 with a dominating Friday night win over Iowa and star starting pitcher Cade Obermueller. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 10, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — To the delight of the home fans at Illinois Field, great hitting did a serious number on very good pitching Friday night. 

Illinois, while boasting arguably the most dangerous offensive lineup in the Big Ten Conference, pounded Iowa 10-5 to win the opening game of a league weekend series for the seventh time in eight tries this season. 

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

May 10, 2024

The much anticipated big-man position with Illinois has been filled. Illini Nation, meet Tomislav Ivišić. The 7-foot-1 big man is the twin brother of Arkansas big man Zvonimir Ivišić.

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert

May 10, 2024

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll do a quick update on a few positions of need in 2025 and the possibility of a huge transfer visit.

Jackson Buchanan was the 12th player in Illinois men’s golf history to be named the Big Ten Conference Player of the Year.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 9, 2024

URBANA — You’ll forgive Jackson Buchanan if this postseason run for the Illinois golfer feels different mentally and emotionally. 

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

May 9, 2023

Bret Bielema, facing several departures from his roster due to the transfer portal, refuses to rest, sit back, and not replace them. The veteran coach, with his dedicated staff, is actively pursuing recruits who can potentially make a significant impact next year.

Illinois head coach Dan Hartleb believes his team has adapted well to the explosion of offense shifting the sport of college baseball. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 8, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Following the conclusion of one of his more disappointing seasons at Illinois in the 2023 campaign, Dan Hartleb had no choice but to reflect what changes must be made with his baseball program.