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Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. said the play-calling in the final full drive at Michigan while the Illini were trying to ice away the game at No. 3 Michigan was called according to his plan.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 22, 2022

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Leading 17-16 with just over two minutes left, Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. spoke to his boss on the headset about the philosophy and an agreement was easily found.

In a 29-point blowout of Oakland, Illinois started a women’s basketball season with a perfect 5-0 record. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 21, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois’ first-year head coach wanted quickly to point out that all blowout wins aren’t evaluated the same way.  

Illinois tailback Chase Brown entered and exited Michigan Stadium in a walking boot but everything in between showed why he’s the nation’s leading rusher. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

November 21, 2022

Ann Arbor, Mich. -- A few hours before having one of the most impressive games of his Illinois career, Chase Brown says he arrived at Michigan Stadium not entirely sure he’d be able to play. 

Brown was one of the first Illinois players out of the stadium tunnel for pre-game warmups on Saturday and following the 19-17 loss to No. 3 Michigan, the junior tailback told reporters that was the final moment he knew he’d be physically capable of facing the Wolverines. 

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

November 21, 2022

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Welp, another loss for the Illini and this one stings.

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

November 20, 2022

The Illini played a high-level game on Sunday against a veteran Virginia squad and although they showed glimpses,

IlliniGuys Staff November 20, 2022 Las Vegas, NV - […]

After Illinois’ third straight loss, this time a 19-17 heartbreaker at No. 3 Michigan, Illini head coach Bret Bielema expressed frustration with the on-field officials. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 19, 2022

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- There is no need to guess at the mood of Illinois’ second-year head coach coming off the Michigan Stadium field following the 19-17 loss to the No. 3 Wolverines. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer November 19, 2022 Illinois […]

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By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst

November 19, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy Joe Pickrell/IlliniGuys)

Illinois Senior Guard Terrence Shannon was ‘HIM’ on Friday evening in Las Vegas, posting a 29 point and 10 rebound effort while tying the Illinois school record by hitting 8 of 9 three pointers to lead Illinois to a 79-70 win over #8 UCLA and set up a Sunday at 2pm CT showdown with a veteran Virginia squad to win the Continental Tire Main Event. 

The Illini got off to a good start but saw UCLA end the first half on a 10-0 run to take a 9 point halftime lead that they would extend to 15 before Sencire Harris provided a defensive spark. Harris, who didn’t see action in the first half, played 9 second half minutes and harassed UCLA point guard Tyger Campbell into turnovers and helped wear down the UCLA star PG as the Illini pulled away. 

Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. insisting the Illini found more of a vertical passing game Saturday in a loss to Purdue but adjustments need to be found in final three games. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

November 19, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. simply isn’t buying the idea that Illinois is running the ball too much on first down.

The first-year offensive boss said Monday in his weekly media conference just a few days after the 31-24 home loss to Purdue that the balance isn’t what concerns him but the lack of efficiency and results in some of those first-down carries in the back-to-back losses to Michigan State and Purdue. 

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Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

November 18, 2022

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The game is the focus this weekend as the game at Michigan is a must win situation for Illinois.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

November 18, 2022

Recently, we (IlliniGuys) put together a list of 2024 football prospects that Illinois appears to have a major interest in.

Brad Sturdy, C0-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
November 18, 2022

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