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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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Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #10 - Significant OL Injury Highlights Beginning of Second Week

Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #10 - Significant OL Injury Highlights Beginning of Second Week

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 15, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Good afternoon and welcome to the 10th 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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Caleb Griffin Given Opportunity at Kicking Triple Crown in Final Year at Illinois

Caleb Griffin Given Opportunity at Kicking Triple Crown in Final Year at Illinois

Illinois sixth-year senior kicker Caleb Griffin is being given the chance to be the first Illini player since 2000 to do both kicking and punting at the same time.  

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 15, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois has apparently granted Caleb Griffin the opportunity to earn the triple crown of kicking responsibilities this season. 

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Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. Balancing ‘first scrimmage mistakes’ with ‘makings of a really good offense’

Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. Balancing ‘first scrimmage mistakes’ with ‘makings of a really good offense’

Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. says he saw flashes of elite play-making but also way too many mistakes for his liking two weeks from the 2023 season opener vs. Toledo. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 14, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The first full scrimmage was clearly too much of a mixed bag of good and bad for Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. to fully embrace. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jeremiah Fears & His Big News

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jeremiah Fears & His Big News

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 14, 2023

Late Friday night, Illinois recruit Jeremiah Fears tweeted January 13, 2024, he would make his college destination official.

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