Stevens Column: The Illini’s 2023 Season is Over…Eden Is Burning
Following the 20-7 loss to Nebraska, the 2023 football season for the University of Illinois is all but over.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 7, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — From now until the end of time, the record book will show the first Big Ten Conference wins for two of the league’s first-year head coaches will have come against the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.
Another Early Double-Digit Deficit Buries Illini Against Nebraska, 20-7
By IlliniGuys Staff October 6, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Phoenix Gill
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 6, 2023
Former Illinois All-American guard Kendall Gill is a name that even the younger generation can identify with. He is very active with the Chicago Bulls, where he is an analyst for NBC Sports Chicago.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jaren Sensabaugh
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
Cover photo courtesy of tennessean.com
October 6, 2023
Illinois is always looking to improve its roster. Recently Jaren Sensabaugh was offered a scholarship by the Fighting Illini. This recruitment is a bit unique in several ways.
Bielema Changing Short-Week Plans Before Cornhuskers Arrive Friday Night
Bielema changing the day-to-day operational plan for a short week after the failed first try before the 34-23 loss at Kansas.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 6, 2023
Nebraska at Illinois
Date/Time/Place: Friday, Oct. 6, 2023: 7 p.m. CST, Memorial Stadium
Surface: Field Turf Capacity: 60,670 Records: Nebraska 2-3, 0-2 in Big Ten; Illinois 2-3, 0-2 Betting Line: Illinois by 3.5 Series notes: Nebraska leads all-time series 13-6-1. The Illini look to extend their three-game winning streak in the series.
TV: FS1; Jeff Levering (play-by-play) and Mark Helfrich (color analyst)
Radio (Illinois): Brian Barnhart (PBP), Martin O'Donnell (analysis), Michael Martin (sidelines) & Steve Kelly (Pre/HT/Post) » The broadcast can be heard live on TuneIn online radio, SiriusXM 83, SiriusXM App, and at FightingIllini.com.
CHAMPAIGN — For each week of preparation during the season, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema carries with him a filing folder at all times.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Commit Poaching
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
October 6, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at yet another committed player the Illini are trying to poach and share my weekly Big Ten thoughts.
Illini Football, Chicago Bears Legend Dick Butkus Dies at 80
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer October 5, 2023 One […]
Around The Big Ten - October 5th
October 5, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy Nick Rohlman/The Gazette) […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Divine Bourrage
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 5, 2023
Davenport, Iowa--This is a very busy week for the Illinois women's basketball coaching staff, which is traveling the country trying to find talent that will keep the Illini in contention for Big Ten titles. Word from several of my AAU and high school contacts says the Illinois coaches are in the following states this week: Minnesota, Missouri, Virginia, and Iowa.
Illini Basketball Recruiting Win - Jase Commits
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 4, 2023
California guard Jase Butler makes it official: he is going to play Big Ten basketball.
The Farrell Files Illinois - To Play Freshmen Linemen or Not to Play Freshmen Lineman
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
October 4, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at whether or not Bret Bielema will and/or should play some freshmen offensive linemen and the importance of the Nebraska game for recruiting.
“I know what he wants” - Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. On Same Philosophical Page With Bielema
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. says the consistency issues amongst the offensive side of the ball are his responsibility and will not be micromanaged by his boss.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
October 3, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN — Barry Lunney Jr. believes the main problem with the Illinois offense can be found in his official job title.
Five games into his second season as the offensive coordinator of the University of Illinois football program, Lunney is noticing the organization simply isn’t there on game day.
“At the end of the day, it falls on me because I’m the coordinator and it’s my job to coordinate the offense and at times, we looked uncoordinated,” Lunney said. “That’s obviously frustrating and disappointing where there are moments where we just don’t look tightened up.”
Heat Checks and Hail Marys – The Football Fear Factory
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup Jace Butler - Decision Week?
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 2, 2023
The Illinois men's basketball team has been somewhat quiet on the recruiting front in terms of commitments. Early in May, several Illinois coaches identified combo guard Jase Butler from Point Reyes Station, Calif.
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