Sturdy's Soliloquy - Florida Atlantic
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst & Co-Host of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
September 24, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
The Illini found a way against Florida Atlantic on Saturday with a 23-17 win in a game that they didn't alleviate a lot of fears. However, the rest of the Big Ten West also looks like a group of flawed teams and the real season begins next week at Purdue.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jase Butler
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
Sept. 24, 2023
In the last few years, the Illinois men's basketball program has done a remarkable job with the transfer portal which has served them well. Now it appears that Illinois has hit the high school scene again to develop talent.
Okay…the 2023 Illini Football Season Evaluation Begins Now
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
September 23, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Okay, the preseason is over. The 2023 season for Illinois begins now.
Yes, I know Illinois has played four games throughout the month of September but they might as well have been preseason contests because none of the goals inside the Smith Family Football Complex have yet to be challenged in any way.
The losses at Kansas and to No. 7 Penn State are practically irrelevant to the goals this program set out to achieve.
Illini Rally From Early Deficit To Turn Away Florida Atlantic
By IlliniGuys Staff (Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics) CHAMPAIGN, […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jakstys & Butler
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
September 23, 2023
The Illinois men's basketball program will host two official visitors this weekend: committed Yorkville, Ill., center Jason Jakstys and Point Reyes, Calif., guard Jase Butler.
Who is Illinois? Bielema Challenges Coaches To Establish Program’s Identity
Illinois near the bottom in nearly every statistical category that Bielema has valued throughout his 15-year head coaching career.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 23, 2023
Florida Atlantic at Illinois
Date/Time/Place: Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023: 2:30 p.m. CST, Memorial Stadium
Surface: Field Turf
Capacity: 60,670
Records: Illinois 1-2; Florida Atlantic 1-2
Betting Line: Illinois 15.5
Series notes: Illinois and FAU will meet for the first time on Saturday.
TV: Big Ten Network; Jason Ross Jr. (play-by-play), Howard Griffith (analyst), and Justine Ward (sideline)
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 (158/196), SiriusXM App, and at FightingIllini.com.
Champaign, IL — The formula to decipher Illinois’ lackluster start to the 2023 season is one Bret Bielema was given to him 31 years ago at Iowa from his Hall of Fame coach Hayden Fry.
Exclusive: Gabe Jacas Talks FAU With The IlliniGuys Presented By HX Home Solutions
(Editor's Note: Illini sophomore linebacker Gabe Jacas appears each week on the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular syndicated radio show https://illiniguys.com/radio/)
September 22, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
Larry Smith: Let's go inside the locker room now and joining us now the "IlliniGuy" -- presented by HX Home Solutions -- Gabe Jacas. Talk to us about the feeling in the locker room coming off last week's game. No question better execution, even though you didn't get the "W".
Gabe Jacas: Yeah, obviously we didn't get the W but from a defensive standpoint, I think we played our best game yet. Obviously, we gave up 30 points, but in the first half it was 16-7 and we're getting three and outs. You know, they weren't converting on third downs. I think we were playing as one as a group. I think we did some good things on some points of the game, but we definitely could have been better of course.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Justin Hill
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 22, 2023
Recently four-star outside linebacker Justin Hill made the trip to Illinois. The Fighting Illini will have its hands full trying to lure Hill in for a commitment, but getting the Ohio prep on campus is just what the staff needs.
Sturdy's Hoops du Jour - Friday, September 22nd
By Brad Sturdy - Illini Insider/Analyst & Co-Host of IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular
September 22, 2023
It’s time for the weekly Hoop Du Jour at IlliniGuys and this week we look at visitors, visits and breakdown Illinois 5th year Senior Guard Justin Harmon.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Miss St Offensive Issues & Committed Visitors
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
September 22, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll talk about how the Mississippi State beat down by LSU helps Illinois, another committed visitor coming and give my thoughts on the Big Ten headed into the weekend.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Tommy Lamberti
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 21, 2023
Illinois offensive tackle Tommy Lamberti recaps his visit with IlliniGuys about the program and where things stand with his recruitment.
Illini Youthful Receivers Continuing Developmental Process Early in 2023 Season
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema pointed to redshirt freshman wide receiver Ashton Hollins as somebody who could see a bigger role on Saturday vs. Florida Atlantic.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 21, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When asked Thursday about some of the youthful players that got more snaps of playing time against Penn State last weekend, one name was on Bret Bielema’s mind.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - 3 Guards
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 21, 2023
The Illinois men's basketball team was given a bit of a surprise Wednesday afternoon, when it made social media late that four-star guard Mikey Lewis canceled his visit to LSU this weekend.
Around The Big Ten - September 21, 2023
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