
IlliniGuys Predictions - Illinois at Minnesota
November 4, 2023 Everyone missed their game prediction for […]

IlliniGuys Predictions - Illinois at Minnesota
November 4, 2023 Everyone missed their game prediction for […]

Illinois at Minnesota Game Preview: Johnny Newton’s Second-Half Presence Looms Large
Illinois’ goal through the first 30 minutes of play on Saturday is to hang on defensively before arguably the nation’s most dominant defensive lineman, Jer'Zhan Newton, returns from suspension.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 4, 2023
Illinois at Minnesota
Date/Time/Place: Sunday, Nov. 4, 2023: 2:30 p.m. CST, Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minn.
Surface: Field Turf
Capacity: 50,805
Records: Illinois 3-5, 1-4 in Big Ten; Minnesota 5-3, 3-2 in Big Ten
Betting Line: Minnesota by 3
Series notes: Minnesota leads the all-time series 40-32-3 but Illinois has won the last two matchups and Illini head coach Bret Bielema is 9-0 all-time against the Gophers.
TV: Big Ten Network; Connor Onion (play-by-play), Matt Millen (color analyst), and Elise Menaker (sideline reporter).
Radio (Illinois): Brian Barnhart (PBP), Martin O'Donnell (analysis), Michael Martin (sidelines) & Steve Kelly (Pre/HT/Post) » The broadcast can be heard live on TuneIn online radio, SiriusXM (388), SiriusXM App, and at FightingIllini.com.

Illini LB Gabe Jacas Talks Minnesota - Presented By HX Home Solutions
(Editor's Note: Illini sophomore linebacker Gabe Jacas appears on […]

Ked's Recruiting Ratings - State of Illinois Top 10
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 3, 2023
The class of 2024 in the state of Illinois rankings is coming to a close for a few seniors, meaning their position may not change; some could be on the national stage with a good year on the hardwood court.

Big Ten Announces 2024 Conference Schedule
(From the Illinois Sports Information Department) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. […]

Illinois AD Josh Whitman Getting Contract Extension With Pay Raise
In its next meeting on Nov. 16, the University […]

Around the Big Ten - November 2nd
November 2, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy Chicago Sun-Times) It […]

Illini's Adalia McKenzie Talks Exhibition Win, Next Week's Season Opener
(Editor's Note: Illini junior guard Adalia McKenzie appears each week on the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular syndicated radio show https://illiniguys.com/radio/.)
November 2, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
Larry Smith: Let's talk about Monday night and what it was like to get a chance to go play with so many new teammates against somebody else.
Adalia McKenzie: Yeah, it was a really good game, it felt good to be able to play against someone else and get back in the groove. You know, (to) have people in the crowd. It was really fun.

Kansas Exhibition Lessons
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 2, 2023
Sunday's Illinois win over the nation's number one-ranked Kansas Jayhawks program was an exhibition game on paper but a program momentum builder.

Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Big Ten Football Predictions
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Nora Ezike
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 1, 2023
This past weekend the Fighting Illini women's basketball program hosted one of the state's highly touted prospects on campus Sunday.

"I think they’ll be with us": Bielema Suggests DL Randolph & RB Love III Likely Active at Minnesota
Illinois is likely to get back two veteran pieces from the injured reserve list as defensive lineman Keith Randolph Jr. and tailback Reggie Love III are expected to be active at Minnesota.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff writer
October 31, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois coaches gave hints that both sides of the football could see a return from a veteran leader for the following game.

‘I just know she got hit’: Illini All-American Guard Makira Cook Being Evaluated By Team Medical Staff
Illinois All-Big Ten first-team guard Makira Cook is being evaluated for a potential injury after being removed in the second quarter of the Illini’s 121-60 victory over Division II Truman State in an exhibition game on Monday night.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer
(Cover photo Eleanor Guinan/Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois’ All-American guard Makira Cook is being evaluated by the team medical staff for a potential injury following the Illini’s exhibition victory over Truman State.
Illinois head coach Shauna Green confirmed to local media following the 121-60 win over the Division II opponent that the team’s medical staff was evaluating the 5-foot-6 guard for an undisclosed injury after she received contact in the head and neck area.

#23 Illini Roll Past Truman State in Lone Exhibition
By IlliniGuys Staff October 30, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]

‘Been there, done that” - Get Ready for Illini’s Old Crunch Time Lineup - A Brad Underwood Dream
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood previewed what he believes is the perfect go-to lineup down the stretch of a game in an exhibition win over No. 1 Kansas.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — Coming out of the final media timeout, there was an age limit to get on the floor for Illinois, which is exactly what Brad Underwood has wanted.