Illinois Receives Tight End Commitment from Grant Smith
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 16, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After two consecutive recruiting weekends, Illinois has secured a verbal commitment from tight end Grant Smith. Offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. and tight ends coach Robby Discher are excited to add another option to their passing game.
Illini Film Review: Illinois 30, Central Michigan 9 - What’s Wrong With Illinois’ Interior Run Game?
We look at how Illinois’s interior run game has […]
Sturdy's Soliloquy: 3-0 is a Great Beginning
Brad Sturdy, Illini Insider & Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio
September 16, 2024
The Illinois football team isn’t 3-0 very often, so saying they are off to a great start this fall is an understatement. Now ranked #24 and catching the attention of people around the country they look like a vintage Bret Bielema Big Ten squad.
The Trench Report: Central Michigan
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
September 15, 2024
It was a bit of "meh" win for Illinois on Saturday over Central Michigan. A decent sized crowd lost its fire pretty quickly in the heat this afternoon as Illinois finished up a workmanlike 21-point win over Central Michigan. Here are a few facts to put this win into perspective:
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Shooting Guard Keaton Wagler Enjoys What Illinois Has to Offer
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 15, 2024
Champaign, IL – Keaton Wagler, a four-star shooting guard from Shawnee, KS, told IlliniGuys last week that Illinois might be his final stop. However, that would depend on how his visit to the university went over the weekend.
Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Successful Teams Do the Things that Make Them Successful
Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & Big Sports […]
Illinois Survived The 11 a.m. Sleeper with the Style & Grace of Everybody Else
Every power program in college football has the sleepy, unmotivated and lackluster 11 a.m. trap game to survive. In 2024, Illinois is no different and that should be celebrated.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 14, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Congratulations, Illinois. You’ve moved even closer and closer to big boy status of college football.
Illini Overpower Central Michigan For 1st 3-0 Start Since 2011
September 14, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics) CHAMPAIGN, […]
Ked's Gameday Recruits: Football and Basketball Focus at Central Michigan
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 14, 2024
Champaign, IL – The Fighting Illini football program takes on the Central Michigan Chippewas today. Last week, we provided updates on the football recruits visiting campus. This week, we have the opportunity to speak with both football and potential basketball recruits.
IlliniGuys Predictions - Central Michigan at Illinois
September 14, 2024 The Illini upset then #19 Kansas […]
Why Illini Coaches & Players Believe Turnovers Are Not Random But Practiced Behavior
Through two weeks into the 2024 season, Illinois is […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Weekend Visitors Come to Champaign - Basketball & Football
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 13, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, IL. – If you follow recruiting at the Division I level, fall is one of the most exciting times to keep an eye on your phone or computer. The Fighting Illini football and men's basketball team is gearing up to welcome some of the top high school talent to campus.
This weekend, the football program will kick off early as they celebrate homecoming against Central Michigan. The game begins at 11 a.m. CT and will stream on Peacock.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Barrington's Owen Fors Enjoys Illinois Visit More Than Coaches Could Imagine
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Recruiting Director
September 13, 2024
Champaign, IL — One thing is certain when talking to Owen Fors, a 6-foot-4, 280-pound offensive lineman: his time at Illinois has been memorable, both before and after the game.
The Farrell Files Illinois - An Interesting New Offer
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
September 13, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files, I’ll talk an interesting new offer and rank DB Xanai Scott vs the industry.
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