Getting To Know The Toledo Rockets
(Editor's Note: IlliniGuy Mike Cagley talked with Kyle Roland […]
Getting To Know The Toledo Rockets
(Editor's Note: IlliniGuy Mike Cagley talked with Kyle Roland […]
Bielema Reveals Illini OL & Safety Starters vs. Toledo
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema confirmed the winners of the two preseason camp positional battles less than 48 hours before the 2023 season opener vs. Toledo.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
August 31, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The final starting positional battles have become set for Illinois’ season opener this weekend.
Following his team’s practice session on Thursday afternoon, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema confirmed two offensive and two defensive starters for the game Saturday against Toledo (6:30 p.m. CST, Big Ten Network).
Amani Hansberry Post Spain
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 31, 2023
Amani Hansberry, one of Illinois' outstanding freshmen, has gotten the attention of his coaches.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Iose Epenesa
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 31, 2023
With the Illinois football staff heading into year three, they are making waves in the recruiting world.
Newton Brothers will Face Off on Saturday Night
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 30, 2023
There is this one guy that plays football for the University of Illinois; he is very popular and really good.
Communication Studies: Illini Defense Turning Up Volume With New Secondary
Illinois secondary pieces still learning the art of communication with basically four new starters heading into 2023 season opener vs. Toledo.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 30, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Beyond the obvious of the scoreboard, one way to know Saturday whether the Illinois secondary is having success might be an issue of sound volume.
Around The Big Ten - August 30, 2023
August 30, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy Purdue Athletics) All […]
The Farrell Files Illinois - Vernon Woodward Evaluation & Selected Toledo Visitors
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
August 30, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll rank DB Vernon Woodward vs. the industry and update the visitors list for Toledo including a few very familiar names.
Love & McCray Enjoying New RB Coach Thad Ward for Different Reasons
Reggie Love didn’t want things to change with his new position coach in 2023 and Josh McCray wanted a clean, fresh start to his college career. They both got what they wanted in Thad Ward.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 29, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The top two returning running backs on the Illinois roster have seen the hiring of Thad Ward as their new positional coach as exactly what they were looking for despite the fact they were seeking different things.
Analysis: IlliniGuys.com 2023 Projected Week 1 Depth Chart
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema did not provide local media with a projected depth chart for the season-opening game vs. Toledo. So, IlliniGuys.com decided to do one anyway.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 29, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Since he’s not required to do so by the Big Ten Conference or university administration, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema did not submit a depth chart prior to his weekly media conference on Monday afternoon inside Memorial Stadium.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Intriguing B1G Football Storylines
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jason Dowell
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
August 29, 2023
Illinois has put a lot of emphasis on the entire state of Illinois; however, Bret Bielema mentioned several key areas where he would really like to home in on and develop a pipeline for his football program the way Illinois basketball did with Peoria.
Bret Bielema Easily Remembers Dangers That Come with Facing Toledo
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema believes this third-year roster he has in Champaign is his best ever as he focuses on Toledo. Eight years ago, he felt the same way at Arkansas.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 28, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Bret Bielema does not need to be reminded how dangerous Toledo can be as a non-conference opponent. He has experienced that hazard in a first-hand way.
Monday Notebook - Week 1 vs. Toledo - Robertson Wins Starting Punter Job; Bielema Details Season-Ending Injuries & Freshmen “in the game plan”
Illini head coach confirms to local media the two former three-star prospects from Joliet Catholic’s state championship team are out with season-ending injuries
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 28, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — For the second consecutive season, Hugh Robertson will be starting punter at Illinois.
Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn Post Spain
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 28, 2023
We have learned a lot from freshman Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn from Spain.
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