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The commissioners and athletics directors of the two most powerful leagues in college athletics will meet next week in Nashville to discuss a variety of topics including a possible scheduling alliance in multiple sports.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 4, 2024

ROSEMONT, Ill. — Discussions among the two commissioners and all of the athletics directors in the two most powerful conferences in college athletics will involve a possible scheduling alliance in multiple sports between the Big Ten Conference and Southeastern Conference. 

The plan by Illinois head coach Brad Underwood to account for the loss of assistant coach Tim Anderson has already been executed: Bring Orlando Antigua back. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 3, 2024

ROSEMONT, Ill. — The first words out Brad Underwood’s mouth were more than telling about how the Illinois staff is approaching the loss of assistant coach Tim Anderson heading into the 2024-25. 

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood detailed the role he envisions for junior wing Ty Rodgers regardless of any offseason improvement of his perimeter shooting.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 3, 2024

ROSEMONT, Ill. — The issue of Ty Rodgers’ jump shot seems like it could be an matter classified as a Ubben Basketball Complex issue. 

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

October 3, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, IL. — Nick Hankins, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound cornerback from Belleville, Ill., is riding high after receiving an offer from the University of Illinois this week.

With the addition of the four former Pacific 12 […]

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

October 2, 2024

Champaign, IL - While the Illinois football team is on a bye week to recover from minor injuries and prepare for their upcoming game against the Purdue Boilermakers, the recruiting team has been busy securing future talent.

Despite having four starters back and welcoming top signee Barry Wallace, Illinois not among league’s preseason top five

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 2, 2024

ROSEMONT — As she embarks on her third season at Illinois, Shauna Green’s squad will again have the underdog status heading into the 2024-25 season. 

Following the 21-7 loss at Penn State, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said everything in the pass protection and blitz recognition would be evaluated during this bye week. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 2, 2024

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In the immediate media conference following the 21-7 loss at Penn State, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said wasn’t sure how many times quarterback Luke Altmyer was sacked.

And that’s what the genesis of the problem right there. 

Illinois Athletics October 1, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois has […]

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert

October 1, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the fallout from the Penn State loss, a big-time prospect they are looking to flip, rank ATH Jershaun Newton against the industry.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 30, 2024

Champaign, IL – Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema and his staff have significantly upgraded their roster through high school recruiting and the transfer portal. Yet, the Illini still found themselves overpowered in their recent matchup against Penn State.

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst September 30, 2024 I […]

Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]

Illinois Athletics September 29, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Following […]

In a 7-7 game near the end of the first half, Illinois had the ball on first-and-goal from the Penn State 2-yard-line when everything that could go wrong did in a big way for the Illini. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 29, 2024

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Bret Bielema knows the turning point of his team’s 21-7 loss.