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How Chase Brown Went From Thinking ‘I broke my ankle’ to Running Over Michigan’s Defense

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.

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The Farrell Report - Effects of Michigan Loss

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

November 21, 2022

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

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

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Sturdy's Illini Basketball Takeaways - Virginia Postgame Edition

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,

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Virginia Tops the Illini 70-61

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

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Bielema “Extremely Pissed Off” at Officiating in 19-17 Loss at No. 3 Michigan

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.

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Hailstorm in Ann Arbor: No. 3 Michigan Escapes 19-17 Scare From Illinois

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

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IlliniGuys Game Predictions Versus Michigan

November 19, 2022 The Illini's losing streak moved up […]

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Sturdy's Takeaways: Terrence Shannon Is HIM

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.

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Lunney Jr. Demanding Illinois “has got to be more efficient” in Early-Down Situations

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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