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Illini TE Nathan Guinn Withdraws from University & Football Program

Illini TE Nathan Guinn Withdraws from University & Football Program

Illinois is now down to just five healthy scholarship players in Robby Discher’s tight end room less than three days before the 2024 season opener against Eastern Illinois. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 27, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Nathan Guinn is no longer enrolled at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and therefore, is no longer a member of the Illini football roster. 

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Upcoming Visits, Ranking Giffin Rousseau & Illini O-Line vs B1G

The Farrell Files Illinois - Upcoming Visits, Ranking Giffin Rousseau & Illini O-Line vs B1G

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert

August 27, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll have a couple more upcoming visit updates, rank 2025 commit OT Griffin Rousseau vs the industry and tell you now the Illini OL stacks up against the rest of the Big Ten this season.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Indianapolis Safety Robert Reddick Excited for Upcoming Visit to Illinois

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Indianapolis Safety Robert Reddick Excited for Upcoming Visit to Illinois

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 27, 2024

Champaign, IL – On September 7th, the Fighting Illini will host the 22nd-ranked Kansas Jayhawks in what is expected to be a significant game for Illinois. It’s scheduled for 6:00 p.m. CT on FS1, this will present an opportunity for the Illini to showcase their improvement the past four years under coach Bret Bielema. Now is the time to maintain fan enthusiasm, and, most importantly, impress potential recruits.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Men's Latest Basketball Offer: Keaton Wagler

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Men's Latest Basketball Offer: Keaton Wagler

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 26, 2024

Champaign, IL – Illinois basketball fans are known for their keen awareness when it comes to basketball recruits, and last week was no exception. The Illini extended an offer to senior Keaton Wagler, a 6-foot-4, 175-pound shooting guard from Shawnee, Kansas, from the class of 2025.

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Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. Objective For QB Luke Altmyer in 2024 Opener: “Play Confidently”

Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. Objective For QB Luke Altmyer in 2024 Opener: “Play Confidently”

Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. thinks the first exam for quarterback Luke Altmyer in the 2024 season against Eastern Illinois will be a test of confidence. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 26, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In almost every way, Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. has acknowledged all the talk of preseason camp about the development of the Illini’s starting quarterback is nothing more than just that - talk. 

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Illinois Announces 2024 Helmet Schedule

Illinois Announces 2024 Helmet Schedule

Illinois Athletics August 25, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois will […]

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Downstate Football Prep Keeps Close Tabs on the Illini

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Downstate Football Prep Keeps Close Tabs on the Illini

 Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 25, 2024

Champaign, Ill. — The state of Illinois has recently become a fertile ground for the Illini in terms of football prospects. One standout is Clayton Lakatos, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound wide receiver from Edwardsville, Illinois, who has kept Illinois on his radar.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Thursday Night Game Makes Football Visitor List for Opening Night Limited

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Thursday Night Game Makes Football Visitor List for Opening Night Limited

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 24, 2024

Champaign, Ill. – Opening night for Illinois football is just around the corner, as the Fighting Illini are set to face Eastern Illinois on August 29 at 8 p.m. CT.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - A Potential Big Visit & More

The Farrell Files Illinois - A Potential Big Visit & More

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert

August 24, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a potential big visit, rank OL Michael McDonough vs the industry and see how the Illini stack up at WR and TE against the rest of the Big Ten.

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Bret Bielema Convinced Aaron Henry’s On-The-Job Training of 2023 Will Produce Results in 2024

Bret Bielema Convinced Aaron Henry’s On-The-Job Training of 2023 Will Produce Results in 2024

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema and defensive coordinator Aaron Henry have both described Henry’s first season as a play-caller in 2023 as valuable “on-the-job training” that will pay off in future seasons. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 24, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The hindsight message that Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has been attempting to spin this summer is that in order for Aaron Henry to develop into an elite defensive play-caller, the Illini defensive struggles had to occur. 

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Make or Break Year for Sophomore Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn?

Make or Break Year for Sophomore Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn?

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 23, 2024

Champaign, Ill. — This isn't another player breakdown like the summer preview; instead, it’s a reflection of the valuable information and feedback IlliniGuys received during last month’s workouts.

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“You don’t abandon your friends, your family”: Why Illini Backup QB Donovan Leary is still in Champaign

“You don’t abandon your friends, your family”: Why Illini Backup QB Donovan Leary is still in Champaign

Illinois third-year quarterback Donovan Leary is still waiting to take his first snap of collegiate action and the first high school quarterback signee of the Bret Bielema is still content with waiting and learning.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 23, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Given the instant transactional history of the transfer portal, especially for quarterbacks, only one preseason question exists regarding Illinois backup Donovan Leary: So, why after two years, are you still here?

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Illinois Men’s Basketball to Play Charity Exhibition Game at Ole Miss

Illinois Men’s Basketball to Play Charity Exhibition Game at Ole Miss

Illinois Athletics August 22, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois will […]

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The More Teams Are Eliminated, the Greater the Chances for the Illini

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The More Teams Are Eliminated, the Greater the Chances for the Illini

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 22, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Earlier this week, IlliniGuys learned that All-American guard Divine Bourrage, a 6-foot-0 standout from Davenport, IA. has canceled her visit to Arizona.

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What Did We Learn This Summer About the Center Position Between Morez Johnson and Tomislav Ivisic?

What Did We Learn This Summer About the Center Position Between Morez Johnson and Tomislav Ivisic?

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 21, 2024

Champaign, IL – The Illini men's basketball team took a break this summer, with most players returning home to spend time with their families, while others went on vacation. This period also allowed the coaches to enjoy some quality time with their loved ones after a demanding spring and summer filled with recruiting and workouts.

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