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Illinois inside linebacker coach Andy Buh’s 25 years of experience recruiting coast to coast has given the Illini a reputation to go into any market and find talent. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

June 15, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Even a few months after the coaching transition from Lovie Smith to Bret Bielema, Tarique Barnes wasn’t entirely sure where he fit in the University of Illinois football program. 

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

June 15, 2023

It seems that, like most stories involving linemen, the commitment of lineman Eddie Tuerk to the Orange and Blue during the incredible recruiting day of June 12 snuck past most Illini football fans. 

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

June 15, 2023

Illinois went to Buckeye country to land three-star defensive linemen Angelo McCullom.

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

June 14, 2023

Easton Baker of Stansbury (Utah) High School is a prototypical 21st century linebacker who really can do it all. 

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

June 14, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll talk about the breakthrough that was this past recruiting weekend and update on the visitors that didn’t commit.

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

June 13, 2023

Illinois' fourth recruit of the 2024 recruiting class was a player that Illinois has made a priority throughout this offseason and one that I'm particularly excited to add to the Orange and Blue. 

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

June 12, 2023

Ladies and gentlemen, the Fighting Illini football team is now flexing its muscles today by landing crucial lineman

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

June 12, 2023

The Illini land yet another state top recruit, Tysean Griffin.

Tennessee prep Carlos Orr, a 6-foot-4, 180-pound wide receiver from Gatlinburg Pittman High School, committed to Illinois.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

June 12, 2023

Illinois football had a big weekend of visitors on campus, today they landed their third commitment in two days, with more expected to come, in the person of three-star offensive linemen Eddie Tuerk.

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

June 12, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a few guys who might have committed but have yet to announce from the big weekend and a couple of visit changes.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

June 11, 2023

The Fighting Illini sent out the signal on Twitter, a good day is coming which means recruits made commitments after their visits this weekend.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

June 11, 2023

The Illinois defense received some good news today with a commitment from three-star defensive linemen Demetrius John.

Apparently, playing November night football games is a bridge too far and one more thing for Big Ten athletics directors to complain about nowadays. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

June 11, 2023

Grow up and start acting like adults. 

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

June 10, 2023

Illinois has proved to the state of Illinois high school coaches that it is going to recruit its state first and make every effort to do this as long as it is there.