Illini Headed to ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa For Second Time in School History
Illinois will play in the 2023 Reliaquest Bowl on […]
Illini Headed to ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa For Second Time in School History
Illinois will play in the 2023 Reliaquest Bowl on […]
Cook's career-high 33 points lifts Illini to near-upset of #5 Indiana
(From Illini Sports Information Department) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Illinois […]
“This is why you come to Illinois”: Matchup at No. 5 Indiana Seen As Shauna Green’s Measuring Stick in Year One
The Hoosiers have claimed the last 13 meetings of this series and in order to make it a rivalry again, Shauna Green's first meeting with Indiana has to set a tone.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 4, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The Big Ten Conference office isn’t going to allow Shauna Green to settle into her league schedule and in her mind that’s why she came to Illinois.
Illinois Football will be Active in the Portal Starting Monday
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
December 4, 2022
Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema said that he is going to build a program the right way: he is going to add depth to a roster that shows stability and, most importantly, a competitive one.
What If We Had A March Madness-like Delirious December?
An NCAA football playoff that mimics its basketball tournament isn't as hard as you might think.
By Larry Smith - IlliniGuys Staff
December 4, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy TCU Athletics)
There was one thing missing from college football's Championship Saturday:
Reward.
11th ranked Utah upset #4 USC for the Pac-12 title. #10 Kansas State stunned 3rd ranked TCU in overtime to take the prize in the Big 12. Both losses could knock the Trojans and Horned Frogs out of the four-team College Football Playoff. Neither win does anything for the Utes or Wildcats in their quest for a national title.
So...what's the point?
Former FCS All-American DB Commits to Illini
Veteran defensive back Nicario Harper finds what will be his fourth home in five years out of the transfer portal.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 3, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The fourth school in the last five years for defensive back Nicario Harper will be the University of Illinois.
Football Transfer Portal - Nicario Harper to Illinois
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Illini Freshmen Get Lesson In A Foreign Classroom
By Larry Smith - IlliniGuys Staff
December 3, 2022
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - There is something to be said about firsts.
The first time you had a wreck on your bicycle. The first time you walked into a new classroom. The first time getting behind the wheel of a car. That first kiss. Just to name a few.
All cause moments of apprehension or fear. The hope is to survive them with as few scars as possible.
Friday night at Maryland was the first time #16 Illinois walked onto the home court of another team after five games at State Farm Center and a pair of contests at a state-of-the-art arena in Las Vegas.
Sturdy's 4 Key Takeaways - Maryland
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
December 3, 2022
Illini Can’t Close
The Illini fell 71-66 in College Park on Friday night in front of a raucous crowd.
No. 16 Illini Loses Big Ten Opener at No. 22 Maryland
Despite a second half rally, Illinois loses Big Ten Conference opener at No. 22 Maryland 71-66 as the Terrapins shoot 9 of 23 from three-point range.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
All of Jahmir Young’s four three-point shots were devastating to Illinois’ effort to win its Big Ten Conference opener but none of them were bigger than the game-sealing he swished with 14 seconds left.
Illinois Basketball Preview - at Maryland
IlliniGuys Staff
December 2, 2022
#16 ILLINOIS (6-1, 0-0) Basketball Game Notes
at #22 Maryland (7-0, 0-0)
Dec. 2, 2022 | 8 p.m. CT (9 p.m. ET) | BTN | College Park, Md. | Xfinity Center
The Farrell Report - FBS Portal Rumors
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
December 2, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
December 5 is looming as the first official day the FBS portal opens.
Illini Get All Five OL Starters on All-Big Ten Honors
Bret Bielema’s bully ball philosophy nets every 2022 Illinois starting offensive lineman honored with a postseason all-conference selection.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
December 1, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy David Craan/Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- It was a two-word message on Twitter by the offensive line coach at the University of Illinois that summed up a major reason for the resurgence of the football program.
“All Five!!!” Bart Miller tweeted on Nov. 30 with the hashtags of #OLP #Illini #famILLy #GetDeveloped.
Illini Film Review: The Mismatch of Illinois’ defense vs. Cole Freeman
The regular season finale version of the film review showcases how sophomore walk-on quarterback Cole Freeman had no chance for success outside of the pocket.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 30, 2022
Ryan Walters had a very specific plan for the sophomore walk-on quarterback his Illinois defense was facing in the regular season finale.
Illini Women’s Basketball Dominate Pitt 92-71 in ACC/Big Ten Challenge
Makira Cook celebrates her 21st birthday by dropping 22 points against an overmatched Pittsburgh squad in a 21-point road victory for Illinois.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 30, 2022
Makira Cook celebrated her 21st birthday by delivering Illinois its first true road win of the 2022-23 season.
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