Game Preview: Bielema & Leipold Linked For Two Decades & For One Strange Dec. 2020 Evening
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 8, 2023
Illinois at Kansas
Date/Time/Place: Friday, Sept. 7, 2023: 6:30 p.m. CST, David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Surface: Field Turf
Capacity: 47,233
Records: Illinois 1-0; Kansas 1-0
Betting Line: Kansas by 3
Series notes: Illinois leads all-time series 3-2. Kansas and Illinois are set to meet for the first since 1968.
TV: ESPN2; Anish Shroff (play-by-play), Andre Ware (analyst) Paul Carcaterra (sideline)
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 (138/196), SiriusXM App, and at FightingIllini.com.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Amar Reynolds Evaluation & Kansas Preview
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
September 8, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll give my thoughts on Big Ten week one, I’ll take a quick look at the Kansas matchup and rank DB commit Amar Reynolds vs the industry.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jershaun Newton
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 7, 2023
In early September we introduced to you the younger brother of Illinois All-American Jer'Zhan Newton, Jershaun Newton, an outstanding signal caller for Clearwater Central Catholic.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Dezhon Hall
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 7, 2023
The Illinois men's basketball team had one of the best point guards of the class of 2026 on campus this past weekend.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Aaliyah Guyton
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 6, 2023
Illinois women's basketball coach Shauna Green and her staff have put in a lot of work to recruit Peoria 2024 point guard Aaliyah Guyton for two years.
Bielema: CB Tyler Strain Out of Concussion Protocol, Back at Practice & Expected to Play Friday at Kansas
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema stated sophomore defensive back Tyler Strain was active at practice Wednesday and is expected to play at Kansas on Friday night (6:30 p.m. CST, ESPN2).
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 6, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois head coach Bret Bielema says both of his starting cornerbacks will be active for the Illini’s road opener on Friday night.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Angelo McCullom
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 6, 2023
The beginning of the college football season has officially started tailgating, giving up your Saturday afternoons, and watching the games themselves.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Petty Update & a 2025 to Watch
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
September 6, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll continue to update on QB Trey Petty and have an update on a 2025 to watch.
Illini Coaches Remain Steadfast in Early Season Defensive Line Rotation
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema and defensive coordinator Aaron Henry both insist on keeping the snap counts down for All-American linemen Jer'Zhan Newton and Keith Randolph.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 5, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The snaps conservation plan for Illinois’ preseason All-American duo of defensive line will likely continue against Kansas.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Myson Johnson-Cook
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 5, 2023
Illinois has close contacts with local football prep Myson Johnson-Cook from Decatur MacArthur, Illinois.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Big Road Game Coming Up
Mike Cagley Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Phoenix Gill
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 5, 2023
“Flight number 13” is what ESPN sports analyst Dick Vitale named former Illini All-American guard Kendall Gill. That was the 1989 Flyin' Illini final-four basketball team.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jase Butler
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
September 3, 2023
IlliniGuys.com with the latest news regarding Illinois basketball recruit Jase Butler: the 6-foot-4 combo guard announced on Aug.st 1 his top six schools.
Questions Remain Whether Kansas QB Jalon Daniels Will Start Friday vs. Illinois
Jalon Daniels, the preseason Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Year selection, was held out of action last week against Missouri State due to an ongoing back injury.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 4, 2023
Illinois might want to prepare to see the 2023 debut of the preseason offensive player of the year selection in the Big 12 Conference.
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