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Missouri Lineman Receives Illinois Offer

Missouri Lineman Receives Illinois Offer

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 18, 2023

The Illini will have to make up a lot of ground coming in late

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Sturdy's Indiana Takeaways

Sturdy's Indiana Takeaways

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

February 19, 2023

The Illini couldn’t get it done on the road at Indiana on Saturday

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Rough Loss but Positive Signs of Life

Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Rough Loss but Positive Signs of Life

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular February 19, 2023 […]

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Underwood Encouraged Following Heartbreaking Loss in Bloomington

Underwood Encouraged Following Heartbreaking Loss in Bloomington

The Illinois sixth-year head coach enjoyed the effort and early-game intensity that he saw from an Illini team that was missing its leading scorer and didn’t make a three-pointer in the second half. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 18, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The first three words Illinois head coach Brad Underwood used to describe his team’s third straight road loss were proud, excited and elated. 

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Illini Falters Late as No. 14 Hoosiers Sweep Season Series

Illini Falters Late as No. 14 Hoosiers Sweep Season Series

Indiana managed to connect on five of its last seven field goals to lead into a 71-68 victory over the Illini as Illinois has now lost three games in a row away from State Farm Center. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 18, 2023

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Illinois simply couldn’t close a critical road game out as Indiana made five of its last seven field goals in route to pulling off a 71-68 victory. 

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Without Shannon, Newly Healthy Luke Goode’s Role May Instantly Increase vs. Hoosiers

Without Shannon, Newly Healthy Luke Goode’s Role May Instantly Increase vs. Hoosiers

Without leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr. at Indiana today, Illinois may need more from newly activated Luke Goode as he makes his return to his home state. 

Matthew Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 18, 2023

Luke Goode categorized his goal of getting back on the floor for Illinois by mid-January to play Indiana in Champaign as “ambitious” and a lesson he learned from his father Craig.

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Illini Basketball Preview at Indiana

Illini Basketball Preview at Indiana

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

February 18, 2023

ILLINOIS (17-8, 8-6) at  No. 14 Indiana (18-8, 9-6)

Date | Time

Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 | 11 a.m. CT (12 p.m. ET)

Location

Bloomington, Ind. | Assembly Hall

Tickets

Sold Out | Stub Hub

Television

ESPN (Brian Custer, Robbie Hummel & Myron Medcalf)

Live Stream

espn.com/watch | ESPN App

Radio 

Busey Bank Illini Sports Network | Varsity Network App | SiriusXM 386, SXM App 976

The Fighting Illini visit the #14 ranked Indiana Hoosiers at the famed Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN.

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Illini Offense Explodes to Opening Day Victory

Illini Offense Explodes to Opening Day Victory

With an inexperienced offensive lineup, every Illinois starter reached base safely in a 9-6 win over Youngstown State on Opening Day. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 17, 2023

Like everybody else familiar with the Illinois baseball program, head coach Dan Hartleb filled out his Opening Day lineup card and noticed the final six names were relatively new starters. 

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Illini Baseball Feature Preview: Illini RHP Riley Gowens Gets Opening Day Start With More Bullpen Optimism Behind Him

Illini Baseball Feature Preview: Illini RHP Riley Gowens Gets Opening Day Start With More Bullpen Optimism Behind Him

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer February 17, […]

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The Farrell Files - Big Ten WRs & 2024 QB Offer

The Farrell Files - Big Ten WRs & 2024 QB Offer

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

February 17, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down the WR classes in the Big Ten for the 2023 recruiting class and some more on the lone offer at QB for 2024.

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Robby Discher’s Aggressive Nature Arriving at Perfect Time For Bielema’s Illini

Robby Discher’s Aggressive Nature Arriving at Perfect Time For Bielema’s Illini

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema wants Robby Discher’s aggressive special teams play to mix with his philosophy of all three phases playing complimentary football. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

February 16, 2023

(Cover photo courtesy Matt Stevens/IlliniGuys)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- After stressing how to effectively not lose games with its special teams, Robby Discher might be arriving into Bret Bielema’s Illinois rebuild at the perfect time. 

Discher, who arrived in Champaign last week a day after accepting the special teams coordinator and tight end coach job, immediately brings his aggressive nature and reputation to his special teams unit that could help the Illini in the third year of Bielema’s leadership. 

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IlliniGuys Exclusive: 'IlliniGal' Adalia McKenzie talks about loss at Maryland

IlliniGuys Exclusive: 'IlliniGal' Adalia McKenzie talks about loss at Maryland

IlliniGuys co-founders Mike Cagley and Brad Sturdy talked with the "IlliniGal" - Adalia McKenzie - about Sunday's loss at Maryland.

Adalia's analysis is an IlliniGuys exclusive which you will only find on IlliniGuys.com as we are proud to include Illini women's basketball in our coverage.

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Terrance Jamison’s Co-DC Title Promotion Becomes Officially Announced

Terrance Jamison’s Co-DC Title Promotion Becomes Officially Announced

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema announces the title promotion of defensive line coach Terrance Jamison to co-defensive coordinator. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 15, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The title promotion for an Illinois football assistant coach that head coach Bret Bielema promised earlier this month has become official. 

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Penn State Upsets the Illini Again (Last Night was a Sequel No Illini Fan Wanted to Watch)

Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Penn State Upsets the Illini Again (Last Night was a Sequel No Illini Fan Wanted to Watch)

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular February 15, 2023 […]

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The Farrell Files - Coach Discher & the Big Ten RBs

The Farrell Files - Coach Discher & the Big Ten RBs

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

February 15, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the new coaching hire and rank the RB classes in the Big Ten for the 2023 class.

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