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Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 3, 2023

I had the opportunity to watch the Illinois practice session before the 3-game, 10-day trip to Spain.

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema isn’t permitted to resign from his current position to become a head coach at another Big Ten Conference school, including his alma mater Iowa, through Jan. 31, 2029. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 3, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Bret Bielema recently signed an amendment to his contract with the University of Illinois that unconditionally restricts him from taking another Big Ten Conference head coach job over the course of the six-year deal. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 2, 2023

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Good afternoon and welcome to the only open Illinois men’s basketball practice session before Brad Underwood’s squad embarks on a two-week journey to Spain starting Thursday. The 90-minute session open to the media at the Ubben Practice Facility was the ninth of 10 allotted practice sessions before the Illini leave for the trip.

We’ll start with who was on both teams because sometimes this practice report will mention the blue and orange teams so in order to not confuse folks, here were how the practice was divided up. 

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

August 2, 2023

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In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll continue ranking this class so far player by player with OL Brandon Hansen and I’ll look at the tight end units in the Big Ten and where the Illini stand.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

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(Editor's Note: Matt posted this premium information earlier today on the IlliniGuys.com members forum.)

So...I'm starting to hear from sources close to the situation that the Ole Miss offer to Trey Petty is more than just a courtesy offer.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 1, 2023

Kendall Bostic is Illinois's gain and Michigan State's loss.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 31, 2023

Once a scoring machine is always a scoring machine.

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

July 31, 2023

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In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll talk about the hire of Jim Leonhard and go over a few new offers for kids who are far from committing.

(Editor's Note: College Football Hall of Fame wide receiver […]

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 30, 2023

Last year during the "Secret Scrimmage," Illinois junior forward Luke Goode started when they played the Kansas Jayhawks.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 29, 2023

North Carolina State transfer Camille Hobby is the first transfer to get the ball rolling for second-year women's coach Shauna Green.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 29, 2023

Last November at the Continental Tire Main Event, Illinois guard Sencire Harris had his coming out party.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

July 28, 2023

Illinois All-Big Ten performer Terrence Shannon Jr. did test the NBA waters.

For the second straight season, Illinois will be putting out a Power Five Conference quarterback transfer as its starter. 
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

July 28, 2023

Luke Altmyer courtesy Illinois Athletics

The personality and demeanor of the new quarterback at Illinois in 2023 could never be confused with the quarterback who walked out of the door after one successful season in 2022. 

Once again, a Bret Bielema program is once again tasked with replacing a Doak Walker finalist at tailback - something he’s got extensive experience doing in his coaching career. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

July 27, 2023

Cover photo credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Doak Walker Award finalist Chase Brown is no longer a safety blanket for the Illinois offense as he enters his first professional training camp looking to win a role with the Cincinnati Bengals as they try find their way to another AFC playoff run.