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Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Football Recruit Cam Thomas Keeping Close Tabs on the Illini

Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Football Recruit Cam Thomas Keeping Close Tabs on the Illini

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 4, 2025

(Cover photo courtesy player's page on X)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois football prospect Cam Thomas is one of the top four-star recruits in the nation, according to Rivals.com, in the class of 2026. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound linebacker has done his homework on the Illini and is closely following both their committed recruits and potential additions in recent days and weeks.

Thomas is a teammate of Illinois’ 2025 commit Grant Beerman, also a four-star linebacker, at Lakota West High School. Beerman, who stands at 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, has already pledged to the Illini would like to join forces with Thomas again at Illinois.

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Why February 1st Was An Important Day For Illinois Football Coaching Contracts

Why February 1st Was An Important Day For Illinois Football Coaching Contracts

IlliniGuys.com details what it means to have five Illinois football assistant coaches are now operating without an approved contract.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When the calendar flipped to February 1, the multi-year contracts of six University of Illinois football assistant coaches expired, including defensive coordinator Aaron Henry.

According to documentation obtained from Illinois Board of Trustees meetings minutes and public records requests by IlliniGuys.com, the contracts of Henry, tight ends coach/special teams coordinator Robby Discher, offensive line coach Bart Miller, defensive line coach Terrance Jamison and running backs coach Thad Ward saw their contracts end at midnight on Jan. 31, 2025. The four-year contract of football strength and conditioning coach Tenarius “Tank” Wright also expired on Friday.

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Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Ivisic Returns, 5-Star Cornerback Commit, Shauna Green's Illini Women & Super Bowl Thoughts

Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Ivisic Returns, 5-Star Cornerback Commit, Shauna Green's Illini Women & Super Bowl Thoughts

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

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Victor Singleton

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Victor Singleton

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Recruiting Analyst

February 4, 2025

Illinois' football team made a big headline to take fans' minds off the ups and downs of the basketball team when cornerback Victor Singleton from Toledo Central Catholic committed to the Illini over offers from just about every team in the Big Ten.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Football Adds to 2025 Class with LB Jake Paris

Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Football Adds to 2025 Class with LB Jake Paris

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 3rd, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – While much of the focus has been on Illinois' 2026 recruiting class, the work on 2025 continues. On Monday morning, the Illini secured a commitment from three-star Fenwick High School linebacker Jake Paris.

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Riley Earns Second Big Ten Freshman of The Week Nod

Riley Earns Second Big Ten Freshman of The Week Nod

CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– Illinois forward Will Riley is Big Ten Freshman of the […]

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Illini Freshman Jakucionis Named to Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List

Illini Freshman Jakucionis Named to Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List

(From Illinois Sports Information Office) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois freshman guard Kasparas […]

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Bryant Earns Big Ten Player of The Week Honors

Bryant Earns Big Ten Player of The Week Honors

(From Illinois Sports Information Office) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – For the […]

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Sturdy's Rewind: Illini Bounce Back

Sturdy's Rewind: Illini Bounce Back

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

February 3, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - With 15:39 to go in the second half, the Illini trailed Ohio State by 11 points and looked lost on both ends of the floor. The Buckeyes were hitting 3’s off the dribble and Illinois was struggling to make anything. Then, the Illini took advantage of what they were being given. Ben Humrichous hit a short jumper in the lane, Tomislav Ivisic had a pair of layups, Will Riley scored and then Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn had a put back and a steal and dunk that fired up the crowd and gave the Illini life.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Recruiting the State's Top Three: No. 3 JC Anderson

Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Recruiting the State's Top Three: No. 3 JC Anderson

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 3, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois football is beginning to establish a trend in recruiting similar to what we saw in the 2019 season when the Illini landed Devon Witherspoon, Shammond Cooper, Keith Randolph, Seth Coleman, Casey Washington, Isaiah Williams, and Marquez Beason.

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‘Momo just goes and gets them all’: How Morez Johnson’s Rebounding Led Illini over Ohio State

‘Momo just goes and gets them all’: How Morez Johnson’s Rebounding Led Illini over Ohio State

Illinois forward/center Morez Johnson finished Sunday with seven offensive rebounds on a team that leads the country in rebounding margin.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 2, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois has seemingly re-invented a new and more efficient halfcourt set play for first-year forward/center Morez Johnson.

At a critical point in the half when Illinois was attempting turning the momentum of its matchup against Ohio State Sunday, the 19-year-old Johnson yelled for his lead guard Kasparas Jakucionis to shoot a three-pointer early in the shot clock. Even if the first-year guard missed long range shot, Johnson knew he’d track down the attempt in a position to do damage with the basketball.

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Freshmen Spark 2nd Half Comeback in #18 Illini's 87-79 Victory Over Buckeyes

Freshmen Spark 2nd Half Comeback in #18 Illini's 87-79 Victory Over Buckeyes

By IlliniGuys Staff February 2, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy […]

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Illini Knock Off No. 14 Maryland in College Park

Illini Knock Off No. 14 Maryland in College Park

For the first time in program history, Illinois women’s […]

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Sturdy's Game Preview: Must Win For The Illini

Sturdy's Game Preview: Must Win For The Illini

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

February 2, 2025

The Illini are back at home after the forgettable loss in Lincoln and need a win over a surging Ohio State Buckeyes team that has won 3 in a row including 2 on the road. Illinois has lost 4 of 6, but have been without one of their stars in each game due to injury, illness or foul trouble. Can they right the ship at home? 7’1 Center Tomislav Ivisic is listed as questionable, but odds are that he will not play again on Sunday as he works himself back into shape.

Regardless, Illinois will have to play much better offensively on Sunday if they want to get the win. Here’s a peek at what to expect.

Setting the Stage

#18 Illinois (14-7, 6-5) vs. Ohio State (13-8, 5-5)
Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 // 12 p.m. CT // Champaign, Ill. // State Farm Center
TV: CBS – Kevin Harlan (Play-by-Play) & Jim Spanarkel (Analyst)
Radio: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network – Brian Barnhart (Play-By-Play) & Deon Thomas National Radio: Compass Media Networks – Matt Smith (Play-By-Play) & Robert Horry (Analyst)

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Game Preview: Illini at #14 Maryland

Game Preview: Illini at #14 Maryland

By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys […]

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