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Luke Altmyer Named Illini Starting Quarterback

Luke Altmyer Named Illini Starting Quarterback

Following three weeks of preseason camp, Illinois has finally announced Ole Miss transfer Luke Altmyer as the Illini’s starting quarterback for the 2023 season opener against Toledo. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 21, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Without ever throwing a pass in an official game, Luke Altmyer has already accomplished something at Illinois that he never did at the University of Mississippi. 

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Josaiah Knight Evaluation & B1G Standings Prediction

The Farrell Files Illinois - Josaiah Knight Evaluation & B1G Standings Prediction

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

August 21, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll talk about the new commitment, rank Josaiah Knight versus the industry and give my Big Ten East and West predictions.

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2023 Football Visitors List

2023 Football Visitors List

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 20, 2023

College football is just weeks away.

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Illinois Football is Relevant Again

Illinois Football is Relevant Again

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 20, 2023

Why is Illinois back on par with the rest of the Big Ten, again? It is result of success after the change in staff was triggered by Lovie Smith's firing. Illinois fans wanted athletic director Josh Whitman to get this hiring right. The Illinois football program could not afford another one-year wonder. At this point, it is clear that Whitman did more than get the hire correct, he hit a home run with the hiring of head coach Bret Bielema. 

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Keep an Eye on Mac Resetich

Keep an Eye on Mac Resetich

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 19, 2023

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema has a great track record of hiring great coaches internally and promoting them from the inside.

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Fighting Illini to Host Jayhawks in Charity Exhibition Supporting Maui Wildfire Relief Efforts

Fighting Illini to Host Jayhawks in Charity Exhibition Supporting Maui Wildfire Relief Efforts

IlliniGuys Staff August 19, 2023 CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– In a […]

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Illini Football Lands Another Florida Standout

Illini Football Lands Another Florida Standout

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 18, 2023

The Fighting Illini football is going to be named the Big Ten football program from the south. Today, Illinois received yet another football commitment for the class of 2024.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Kaden Magwood

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Kaden Magwood

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 18, 2023

Typically starting in late August or early September in college athletics, athletes that have done well during the spring and summer will start to line up their visits. 

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Eddie Tuerk Evaluation & Big Ten Power Rankings

The Farrell Files Illinois - Eddie Tuerk Evaluation & Big Ten Power Rankings

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

August 18, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll rank DL/OL Eddie Tuerk against the industry, update the 2024 QB situation and give my Big Ten power rankings.

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Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #12 - BTN in Champaign; Bielema Doing Lots of Teaching

Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #12 - BTN in Champaign; Bielema Doing Lots of Teaching

With Big Ten Network on the scene, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema doing a lot of teaching and being a lot more active during the open media viewing portion of Thursday’s practice session. 

Matthew Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 17, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Good afternoon and welcome to the 12th practice of fall football camp for the Illinois program for the 2023 season in the third campaign of Illini head coach Bret Bielema.

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Bielema Optimistic Minor Injuries to Projected Starters Won’t Force Them to Miss 2023 Opener vs. Toledo

Bielema Optimistic Minor Injuries to Projected Starters Won’t Force Them to Miss 2023 Opener vs. Toledo

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 17, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Despite being without two projected starters on the offensive side of the football in preseason practice on Wednesday afternoon, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is still counting on only one projected starter to be missing for the 2023 season opener. 

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The Fighting Illini Announce Men's Basketball Non-Conference Schedule

The Fighting Illini Announce Men's Basketball Non-Conference Schedule

IlliniGuys Staff August 16, 2023 The non-conference schedule for […]

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Ked's Recruiting Update - Can Lewis & Fears Play Together?

Ked's Recruiting Update - Can Lewis & Fears Play Together?

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 16, 2023

Illinois has positioned itself nicely if things go as planned this fall and winter in the world of recruiting for the men's basketball program.

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Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #11 - Projected WR Starter Inactive For Wednesday’s Practice Session

Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #11 - Projected WR Starter Inactive For Wednesday’s Practice Session

Illinois senior wide receiver Casey Washington was not active and in street clothes throughout the 30-minute media viewing session of Wednesday’s practice. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 16, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Good afternoon and welcome to the 11th practice of fall football camp for the Illinois program for the 2023 season in the third campaign of Illini head coach Bret Bielema.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Joe Barna Evaluation, QB Rumor & Farrell's Big 10 Football Coach Rankings

The Farrell Files Illinois - Joe Barna Evaluation, QB Rumor & Farrell's Big 10 Football Coach Rankings

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

August 16, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll rank DE Joe Barna against the rest of the industry, address a QB rumor and rank the Big Ten coaches from top to bottom.

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