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Illini waste McCray's big day, defensive effort in 13-9 loss at Purdue

Illini waste McCray's big day, defensive effort in 13-9 loss at Purdue

By IlliniGuys.com staff September 25, 2021 West Lafayette, IN […]

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In preparation for Purdue’s passing attack, Illinois is back to using Tony Adams as a utility defensive back

In preparation for Purdue’s passing attack, Illinois is back to using Tony Adams as a utility defensive back

The last time Adams’ feet hit the Ross-Ade Stadium grass, he stepped in front of a Plummer pass and walked into the end zone as Illinois cruised to a 24-6 win. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 25, 2021

Preview Box: Illinois at Purdue

Date/Time/Place: Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021: 2:30 p.m. CST, Ross-Ade Stadium.

Surface: Grass

Capacity: 57,236 

Records: Illinois 1-3 in 2021; 2-6 in 2020; Purdue 2-1 in 2021; 2-4 in 2020.

Betting Line: Purdue by 11. 

Series notes: Series tied, 45-45-6. The away team has won seven of the last nine meetings between the two teams.

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IlliniGuys - Illinois vs Purdue Predictions

IlliniGuys - Illinois vs Purdue Predictions

The Illini are coming off of winning 57 minutes […]

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Recruiting: Guys to keep an “I” on – Chandavian Bradley

Recruiting: Guys to keep an “I” on – Chandavian Bradley

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Recruiting: Louisville CB impressed with Illinois assistant

Recruiting: Louisville CB impressed with Illinois assistant

Jeremiah Collins, a 6-foot-2, 150-pound cornerback from Louisville, Kentucky, updated his recruitment with IlliniGuys.com recently, as the Illini enter the picture now.

Collins is interested in Illinois for several reasons, but DB coach Aaron Henry hit a home run with Collins and has his ear.

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‘His upside is off the charts’: Bielema confirms DL Keith Randolph Will Play at Purdue

‘His upside is off the charts’: Bielema confirms DL Keith Randolph Will Play at Purdue

Randolph has been out for the past two games with the lower body injury suffered in the first quarter of the 37-30 loss to Texas-San Antonio on Sept. 4

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

September 23, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois will have its best pass rusher back in the lineup this weekend.

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2022 Basketball Recruiting: Wings – Late Breaking Opportunities

2022 Basketball Recruiting: Wings – Late Breaking Opportunities

Connor Cagley, IlliniGuys Basketball Writer September 21, 2021 It's […]

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Illini Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters More Comfortable With New Sideline View

Illini Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters More Comfortable With New Sideline View

Illinois’ defensive boss believes a move from the overhead press box to the sideline prior to the Maryland game resulted in a better Illini performance

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Sports Writer

September 22, 2021

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- It turns out the birdseye view is not for Ryan Walters. 

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Bielema Says Kenenna Odeluga, His Third 2021 Late Signee, Will Play at Purdue This Weekend

Bielema Says Kenenna Odeluga, His Third 2021 Late Signee, Will Play at Purdue This Weekend

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How a December Text Message And Phone Call Led to Josh McCray’s TD run Last Weekend

How a December Text Message And Phone Call Led to Josh McCray’s TD run Last Weekend

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Ked's Big Ten and national basketball predictions

Ked's Big Ten and national basketball predictions

Sept. 22 is the first day of fall and football is in the air, but it also means college basketball is just a few short weeks away from its first practice.

This time around, unlike last year, fans will be in attendance, cheering on their favorite team and making one of the best sporting events whole again after the COVID-19 restrictions the past two years.

Illinois fans, you heard it here first: let some of the national media outlets be skeptical of this team. The 2021-2022 team, if it can stay healthy, could be on the national stage all year long.

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The Trench Report: Maryland

The Trench Report: Maryland

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Bielema & OC Tony Petersen Steadfast Starting QB Brandon Peters at Purdue This Weekend

Bielema & OC Tony Petersen Steadfast Starting QB Brandon Peters at Purdue This Weekend

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Those expecting to see a quarterback change at Illinois will be sorely disappointed. 

Brandon Peters will get his third start of the 2021 season in Illinois’ first conference road game of the Bret Bielema era of Illini football. Illinois (1-3, 1-1) will travel to Purdue (2-1) this weekend for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff on BTN. 

Both the Illini first-year head coach and offensive coordinator Tony Petersen showed full support of the sixth-year senior quarterback in their media conferences. 

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Illini Injury Update: Bielema Says Doug Kramer Active This Week; RB Josh McCray Healthy After Being Taken to Local Hospital

Illini Injury Update: Bielema Says Doug Kramer Active This Week; RB Josh McCray Healthy After Being Taken to Local Hospital

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- All the signs from Bret Bielema suggest Illinois got encouraging medical information this weekend following the loss to Maryland on Friday night. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Even More BIG News from the Weekend

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Even More BIG News from the Weekend

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 20, 2021

I found out that Brandon Boswell, the father of Kylan Boswell

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