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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illini Offer Rakease Passmore

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illini Offer Rakease Passmore

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting 

October 2, 2022

The Illinois men's basketball staff refuses to rest.

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Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Bielema Puts the B1G on Notice

Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Bielema Puts the B1G on Notice

Mike Cagley, IlliniGuy Cover photo courtesy of Steve Apps […]

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Still Chasing Brown: Illini Tailback Likely Maintains Status As Nation’s Leading Rusher

Still Chasing Brown: Illini Tailback Likely Maintains Status As Nation’s Leading Rusher

Illinois tailback Chase Brown is suddenly in the conversation for awards and honors that no Illini running back has seen in decades. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

Cover Photo: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

October 1, 2022

MADISON, Wis. --- Chase Brown just isn’t ready to give up that title of nation’s leading rusher. 

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When Illinois Says Wisconsin, They’ve Said It All…As In, It’s All Over

When Illinois Says Wisconsin, They’ve Said It All…As In, It’s All Over

Illinois may be ready to make a play for […]

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IlliniGuys Game Predictions versus Wisconsin

IlliniGuys Game Predictions versus Wisconsin

October 1, 2022 The Illini looked magnificent against the […]

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A New, Adaptive Bret Bielema Arrives For His Return to Madison

A New, Adaptive Bret Bielema Arrives For His Return to Madison

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema admits to having a different mentality as a football coach and a person as he returns to Camp Randall Stadium for the first time in a decade. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 1, 2022

Game Preview: Illinois at Wisconsin

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Sturdy Breaks Down the Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn Commit

Sturdy Breaks Down the Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn Commit

Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuy

September 30, 2022

The Skinny

The Illini landed their 2nd commitment in the class of 2023 on Friday when Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn joined the Fighting Illini.

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Breaking: 2023 PG Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn Commits To Brad Underwood's Illini

Breaking: 2023 PG Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn Commits To Brad Underwood's Illini

By Larry Smith & Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Staff

September 30, 2022

Illini basketball coach Brad Underwood and his staff continue to excel in recruiting with another commitment in the class of 2023 today.

Monteverde (Fla.) Academy point guard Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn gave his pledge this morning after his visit to campus last week.

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Illini Football Notebook: McCray Not Active; Bielema Monitoring Hurricane Ian For Florida Native Illini Players

Illini Football Notebook: McCray Not Active; Bielema Monitoring Hurricane Ian For Florida Native Illini Players

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema and his staff continue to monitor the path of Hurricane Ian for the families of several of the program’s roster players and recruits. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 30, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- For the third straight game this season, Josh McCray will not be on the Illinois active roster. 

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The Farrell Report - Another Massive JUCO Lineman

The Farrell Report - Another Massive JUCO Lineman

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

September 30, 2022

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
Dezmond Schuster courtesy player Twitter page.

Not a ton new going on with Illini recruiting

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Illini Offense Determined to Protect Chase Brown’s ‘Nation’s Leading Rusher’ Title

Illini Offense Determined to Protect Chase Brown’s ‘Nation’s Leading Rusher’ Title

For the first time since 2010, Illinois has the Big Ten’s leading rusher as Chase Brown leads the country with 151 rushing yards per game. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

September 29, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy Pat Pierson/Illinois Athletics

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Despite it being listed as an individual statistic, Illinois is considering the fact that Chase Brown is currently the nation’s leading rusher as a team ordeal. 

For the first time in a decade, the Illini program has one of the nation’s best running back numbers in terms of Brown’s yards (604) and yards per game (151). And when he was reminded of this idea following a 31-0 win over Chattanooga last Thursday night, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema was less than surprised. 

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Watch: Illini coach Bret Bielema gives an update prior to Saturday's trip to Wisconsin

Watch: Illini coach Bret Bielema gives an update prior to Saturday's trip to Wisconsin

Illini football head coach Bret Bielema confirms that sophomore […]

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Lucky 13: How Jersey Number Drama, Off-Field Wings Trips & On-Field Touchdowns Built An Illini Tommy DeVito-Pat Bryant Bond

Lucky 13: How Jersey Number Drama, Off-Field Wings Trips & On-Field Touchdowns Built An Illini Tommy DeVito-Pat Bryant Bond

Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant has quickly presented himself as Tommy DeVito’s most-trusted medium and deep route threat in this new Illini offense. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

September 28, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- When Tommy DeVito arrived at Illinois, he quickly learned that he wasn’t going to get jersey number 13 - the only jersey number he’s had in his football career.

So, instead of wearing 13, the new Illinois quarterback made a decision that number would be involved in the offense in the form of sophomore wide receiver Patrick Bryant. 

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The Farrell Report - Winning Helps Illini Recruiting

The Farrell Report - Winning Helps Illini Recruiting

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

September 28, 2022

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

Another win in the books for Illinois football and while Chattanooga isn’t exactly a world beater, being 3-1 heading into a crucial stretch in the schedule is good.

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The Trench Report: Chattanooga

The Trench Report: Chattanooga

By Steve Sturm - IlliniGuys Football Analyst

September 27, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)

I was fearful of the threat Chattanooga represented to the Illini in week 4 because it looked to me that they were the equivalent of a mid-level MAC team and we can all think of the times that a team like that snuck up on the Illini and gave the Illini a tough game in Champaign or even a loss.  So, when the Illini took control of the game early and generally held serve over the Mocs all night long, I was impressed.  After re-watching for purposes of the Trench Report, I'm even more impressed.

This first clip is an example of Illinois' overall domination on the defensive line on Thursday.  With the Mocs playing two tight ends you'd figure they would be in good position for a run up the middle with their 215 pound running back.  However, Avery, Randolph and Newton all win their individual reps, Seth Coleman easily sheds his blocker to take part in the tackle and Gabe Jacas quickly recognizes the play to crash down and take part in the tackle.  The inside linebackers also do their job by crashing into the middle, but the truth is there isn't much for them to do because the front three have all easily beaten their opponents.   We haven't seen such consistently good play from an Illinois front four (or five) in a long time, so I hope everyone is enjoying this.  Chattanooga totaled six pass completions on the day against four Illinois sacks.  That's pretty incredible.

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