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DB Kionte Curry No Longer on Illini Football 2023 Roster 

DB Kionte Curry No Longer on Illini Football 2023 Roster 

Curry’s departure puts Illinois at 16 scholarship defensive backs […]

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IlliniGuys 2023 Positional Preview: Offensive Line

IlliniGuys 2023 Positional Preview: Offensive Line

Illinois will have one of the most experienced and highly sought-after left sides of an offensive line in the form of Julian Pearl and Isaiah Adams.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

July 26, 2023

Cover photo credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

In Bret Bielema’s first season at Illinois, Jordyn Slaughter never got a chance to fully show the Illinois coaching staff what he was fully capable of achieving. 

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Ked's Practice Update - Shay Bollin

Ked's Practice Update - Shay Bollin

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 25, 2023

Illinois women's head coach Shauna Green is now settling in at Illinois.

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Jim Leonhard Hired to Illini Football Staff as Senior Analyst Role

Jim Leonhard Hired to Illini Football Staff as Senior Analyst Role

Leonhard, a former interim head coach and defensive coordinator […]

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IlliniGuys 2023 Positional Preview: Wide Receivers

IlliniGuys 2023 Positional Preview: Wide Receivers

Isaiah Williams’ third year as a starter at wide receiver allows for him to be the most prolific pass catcher that has ever been on a roster led by Illini head coach Bret Bielema. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

July 25, 2023

There seem to be a lot of narratives surrounding the idea that Illinois won eight regular season games in 2022 without having a prolific passing attack.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Mikey Lewis Visit Set

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Mikey Lewis Visit Set

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 25, 2023

To say Illinois is not going to lay down the red carpet for outstanding four-star 6-foot-4 scoring guard Mikey Lewis from California is inaccurate

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jason Jakstys Commit Breakdown

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jason Jakstys Commit Breakdown

Kedric Prince – IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

July 24, 2023

Cover Photo Courtesy of Steven Buyansky for Shaw Local/Steven Buyansky for Shaw Media

The class of 2024 Fighting Illini men's basketball team received some great news with the commitment from 6-foot-10 Jason Jakstys from Yorkville, Illinois.

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IlliniGuys 2023 Positional Preview: Tight End

IlliniGuys 2023 Positional Preview: Tight End

The hiring of Robbie Discher finally gives the Illini tight ends its own positional coach for the first time since Ben Miller was diagnosed with cancer. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

July 24, 2023

Since Ben Miller took himself out of action to undertake his fight against cancer, the tight ends at the University of Illinois have been without arguably its most crucial element: A coach.

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Illini Football 2023 Uniforms Revealed

Illini Football 2023 Uniforms Revealed

Illinois will likely go with the orange-blue-orange look with the helmet, jersey and pants combination when they open the 2023 season vs. Toledo at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 2. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

July 24, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois has unveiled its three sets of uniform combinations for the 2023 season. 

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Hollinger & Valentine Evaluations

The Farrell Files Illinois - Hollinger & Valentine Evaluations

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

July 24, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down another commitment from the summer run and rank TE Tanner Hollinger compared to the industry.

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Jason Jakstys Commits to the Fighting Illini

Jason Jakstys Commits to the Fighting Illini

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio

July 23, 2023

The Illini added a 2nd player to their 2024 recruiting class when 6’10 big man Jason Jakstys joined the fold with his commitment on Sunday evening.

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Ked's Practice Update - Marcus Domask

Ked's Practice Update - Marcus Domask

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 23, 2023

Fifth-year senior Southern Illinois transfer Marcus Domask decided he wanted to end his playing career at the University of Illinois. 

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Ked's Practice Update - Coleman Hawkins

Ked's Practice Update - Coleman Hawkins

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 22, 2023

Illinois senior forward Coleman Hawkins is the longest-tenured player under head coach Brad Underwood left on the roster. 

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Ked's Practice Tidbits - July 22

Ked's Practice Tidbits - July 22

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 22, 2023

Practice tidbits are always good to know especially with a new team of players. From some indications recently here is what has taken place in the last week during a few workout sessions.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jordan Speiser

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jordan Speiser

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 22, 2023

Chicago--Illinois offered one of the top players in the Midwest last year.

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