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From the Couch: Illinois dominates Chattanooga, improves to 3-1 on the season

From the Couch: Illinois dominates Chattanooga, improves to 3-1 on the season

Zain Bando, IlliniGuys Contributor

September 22, 2022

In a game that Illinois needed to win badly before Big Ten West play, the Illini (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) did just that.

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Illini Finish September Likely Where You Thought They Were Headed

Illini Finish September Likely Where You Thought They Were Headed

At 3-1, Illinois is still in prime position to get excited about a bowl game possibility after completing its first undefeated non-conference schedule since 2011. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 22, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Welcome to exactly where you thought Illinois would be at the end of September. 

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IlliniGuys Game Predictions versus Chattanooga

IlliniGuys Game Predictions versus Chattanooga

September 22, 2022 The Illini bounced back by bouncing […]

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Game Preview: Illini Trying to Avoid FCS Upset

Game Preview: Illini Trying to Avoid FCS Upset

Seven FCS schools have already knocked off FBS schools including last weekend’s upset of Southern Illinois over Northwestern. Illinois hopes to avoid what they’ve already seen. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 22, 2022

Game Preview: Chattanooga at Illinois

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Michael Marchese Finding Reliable Role at Tight End

Michael Marchese Finding Reliable Role at Tight End

Illinois sixth-year senior Michael Marchese finally finding success and finally the end zone in the early points of the 2022 season. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 22, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Michael Marchese admits that he didn’t know how open he was when he caught the pass that led to his first career touchdown. 

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It's Tim Anderson's Magic Time

It's Tim Anderson's Magic Time

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

September 21, 2022

The Illinois men's basketball staff has been amazing on the recruiting trail for the past several years.

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The Farrell Report - Bam Bam

The Farrell Report - Bam Bam

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

September 21, 2022

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

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Embarking On A Pro Career, Da’Monte Williams Leaves Illinois With Class

Embarking On A Pro Career, Da’Monte Williams Leaves Illinois With Class

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 20, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)

Peoria, Ill. -- Former Peoria Manual guard Da’Monte Williams committed to play for his home state university, following in the footsteps of his father, Illinois great and former Big Ten MVP Frank Williams. 

Coming out of high school, Illinois battled Indiana for his commitment, but he stayed loyal to Illinois and reconnected the Peoria pipeline back to Champaign.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Looking Hard at JUCO Prospects

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Looking Hard at JUCO Prospects

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 20, 2022

Illinois will be in need of offensive and defensive linemen

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Indiana Football Prep Terrelle Elmore, in Awe of Illini

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Indiana Football Prep Terrelle Elmore, in Awe of Illini

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 19, 2022

The Fighting Illini have definitely upgraded its football roster; the key is to start with your offensive and defensive linemen.

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The Farrell Report - Specialists & In-State Recruiting Reactivating the Fanbase

The Farrell Report - Specialists & In-State Recruiting Reactivating the Fanbase

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

September 19, 2022

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

Welcome to The Specialist Edition of my recruiting column and how in-state recruiting is essential to re-activating the fanbase.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois is in Great Position with Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois is in Great Position with Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

September 18, 2022

The Fighting Illini women’s basketball and men’s football has mustered some top recruits on campus in the past few weeks.

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Illinois special teams could be known as Kicker U

Illinois special teams could be known as Kicker U

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

September 18, 2022

Back in the late ‘80s and ‘90s, Illinois was known as Linebacker U.

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4-Star DB Jyaire Hill’s Recruiting Decision: Illinois Coaches vs. Michigan’s History

4-Star DB Jyaire Hill’s Recruiting Decision: Illinois Coaches vs. Michigan’s History

Jyaire Hill, the highest ranked remaining uncommitted Illinois prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, stated Friday night that “the Illinois coaches are recruiting me better than Michigan”. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 17, 2022

KANKAKEE, Ill. -- Following a blowout victory on Homecoming night, Jyaire Hill couldn’t have described his current recruiting dilemma in a more clear, concise fashion. 

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Sturdy Exclusive - Recruiting Update on Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn

Sturdy Exclusive - Recruiting Update on Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn

Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuy

September 17, 2022

Dravyn Gibbs Lawhorn is

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