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Multiple sources close to the Illinois football program have confirmed Texas quarterback Hudson Card and Ole Miss quarterback Luke Altmyer took on-campus visits this weekend.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

December 18, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy David Craan/illinois Athletics)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Two quarterbacks from Power Five Conference schools, who have already declared their intention to find new homes out of the transfer portal, spent their weekend visiting the University of Illinois. 

By W. Elijah Smith - IlliniGuys Contributor December 18, […]

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said February is when he’ll determine what Ben Miller’s status will be for the spring and possibly the upcoming 2023 season.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

December 18, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The date to determine whether Ben Miller will reassume his role as an assistant coach at the University of Illinois will be the first week in February. 

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

December 18, 2022

Illinois continues to recruit both sides of the ball.

Illinois running back Reggie Love III riding confidence high after career-best performance at Northwestern and a valuable opportunity this month in ReliaQuest Bowl practices. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

December 18, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- In a lot of ways for himself and the overall program rebuild, Reggie Love’s performance in the regular season finale was a direct definition of the culture being immediately developed at the Smith Family Football Complex. 

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

Cover Photo Courtesy of Steve Snider, IlliniGuys

December 18, 2022

The Illini beat Alabama A&M on Saturday 68-47 in what looked like a ho hum effort and result if you just look at the final totals.

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema says he didn’t interview a single candidate before promoting 34-year-old Aaron Henry to become the next defensive coordinator. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

December 18, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- In the mind and personal experience of Bret Bielema, inexperience can easily be solved with a single opportunity. 

By IlliniGuys Staff December 17, 2022 (Cover photo courtesy […]

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst December 17, […]

Illinois safety Sydney Brown has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft and his Illini career will end after a historic performance at Northwestern. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

December 17, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Sydney Brown has played his final game at the University of Illinois. 

IlliniGuys Staff and Sports Information Director December 17, 2022 […]

Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins said Friday he liked what Brad Underwood said after the 74-59 loss to Penn State but what the junior forward does mind is being told to “cool down” on the freshmen.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

December 17, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Following the 74-59 loss to Penn State, Coleman Hawkins says he still hasn’t figured out how to properly address the situation with several members of this Illinois men’s basketball roster. 

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

December 17, 2022

Illinois added some much-needed depth to the tight end room with the transfer of Colorado State's Tanner Arkin. 

Sources close to the football program confirm Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is expected to promote cornerbacks coach Aaron Henry to defensive coordinator 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

December 16, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy Craig Pessman/Illinois Athletics)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Aaron Henry is being promoted to a coordinator title for the first time in his career as he’ll be tasked in taking over the play-calling duties of the Illinois defense. 

Multiple sources close to the University of Illinois football program have confirmed that head coach Bret Bielema has selected Henry, who has spent the last two years as the Illini cornerbacks coach, to be his second defensive coordinator since taking the job in Champaign in Dec. 2021. 

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

December 16, 2022

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

It’s kind of slow on the recruiting front for Illinois which you’d think would be odd heading towards the Early Signing Period and with the portal active. But that might be a good sign.