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Illinois’ goal through the first 30 minutes of play on Saturday is to hang on defensively before arguably the nation’s most dominant defensive lineman, Jer'Zhan Newton, returns from suspension. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 4, 2023

Illinois at Minnesota

Date/Time/Place: Sunday, Nov. 4, 2023: 2:30 p.m. CST, Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minn.

Surface: Field Turf

Capacity: 50,805

Records: Illinois 3-5, 1-4 in Big Ten; Minnesota 5-3, 3-2 in Big Ten

Betting Line: Minnesota by 3

Series notes: Minnesota leads the all-time series 40-32-3 but Illinois has won the last two matchups and Illini head coach Bret Bielema is 9-0 all-time against the Gophers. 

TV: Big Ten Network; Connor Onion (play-by-play), Matt Millen (color analyst), and Elise Menaker (sideline reporter).

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 (388), SiriusXM App, and at FightingIllini.com.

(Editor's Note: Illini sophomore linebacker Gabe Jacas appears on […]

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

November 3, 2023

The class of 2024 in the state of Illinois rankings is coming to a close for a few seniors, meaning their position may not change; some could be on the national stage with a good year on the hardwood court.

(From the Illinois Sports Information Department)   CHAMPAIGN, Ill. […]

In its next meeting on Nov. 16, the University […]

November 2, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy Chicago Sun-Times) It […]

(Editor's Note: Illini junior guard Adalia McKenzie appears each week on the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular syndicated radio show https://illiniguys.com/radio/.)

November 2, 2023

(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)

Larry Smith: Let's talk about Monday night and what it was like to get a chance to go play with so many new teammates against somebody else.

Adalia McKenzie: Yeah, it was a really good game, it felt good to be able to play against someone else and get back in the groove. You know, (to) have people in the crowd. It was really fun.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

November 2, 2023

Sunday's Illinois win over the nation's number one-ranked Kansas Jayhawks program was an exhibition game on paper but a program momentum builder.

Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

November 1, 2023

This past weekend the Fighting Illini women's basketball program hosted one of the state's highly touted prospects on campus Sunday. 

Illinois is likely to get back two veteran pieces from the injured reserve list as defensive lineman Keith Randolph Jr. and tailback Reggie Love III are expected to be active at Minnesota.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff writer

October 31, 2023

CHAMPAIGN — Illinois coaches gave hints that both sides of the football could see a return from a veteran leader for the following game. 

Illinois All-Big Ten first-team guard Makira Cook is being evaluated for a potential injury after being removed in the second quarter of the Illini’s 121-60 victory over Division II Truman State in an exhibition game on Monday night. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

(Cover photo Eleanor Guinan/Illinois Athletics)

CHAMPAIGN — Illinois’ All-American guard Makira Cook is being evaluated by the team medical staff for a potential injury following the Illini’s exhibition victory over Truman State. 

Illinois head coach Shauna Green confirmed to local media following the 121-60 win over the Division II opponent that the team’s medical staff was evaluating the 5-foot-6 guard for an undisclosed injury after she received contact in the head and neck area. 

By IlliniGuys Staff October 30, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood previewed what he believes is the perfect go-to lineup down the stretch of a game in an exhibition win over No. 1 Kansas. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 30, 2023

CHAMPAIGN — Coming out of the final media timeout, there was an age limit to get on the floor for Illinois, which is exactly what Brad Underwood has wanted. 

By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

October 30, 2023

(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)

The Illini and Jayhawks got together and raised over $1 million for the Maui relief fund and a basketball game broke out. And what a fun game it was. The #25 Illini took care of business with an 82-75 win over the #1 Jayhawks behind 28 points from Terrence Shannon, who led 4 players in double figures for Illinois to offset 22 points from Hunter Dickinson and 25 points from Kevin McCullar. 

The game didn’t count for their record, but there is no question that Illinois showed they can compete with anyone. The Illini led by as many as 8 points and led for 36:18 in this one. The Illini lost the points in the paint battle 50-22 in this one, but found a way to out rebound the Jayhawks 39-32. 

Here’s a look at what we saw: 

These Three Things

Let the Old Men In - “Been there, done that,” was what Brad Underwood said at the post game presser in reference to the geriatric crew that finished the game.