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Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Illini Do What They're Supposed to Do

Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Illini Do What They're Supposed to Do

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular August 30, 2024 […]

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Illini Find Week 1 Victories in a No-Win Situation

Illini Find Week 1 Victories in a No-Win Situation

Against an overmatched in-state Football Championship Subdivision opponent, Illinois managed to leave the 2024 season-opener with a series of wins. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 29, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — While it’s historically a rare occurrence when Illinois football finds itself in a perceived no-win situation, Bret Bielema’s team left the 2024 season opener with multiple reasons to feel it was a productive outing.  

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IlliniGuys Predictions - Eastern Illinois at Illinois

IlliniGuys Predictions - Eastern Illinois at Illinois

August 29, 2024 Larry, Zain and Steve tied at […]

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Sturdy's 5 Things I Need to See Tonight

Sturdy's 5 Things I Need to See Tonight

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Resident Illini Guru

August 29, 2024

There are five things that I need to see tonight. They are as follows:

1. Control of the LOS - Show me two lines that can dominate a lower-level opponent and create running lanes, protect the QB and stop the run.

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Illini Football Game Preview - Inside the 20-year bond of Illini OC Barry Lunney & EIU Head Coach Chris Wilkerson

Illini Football Game Preview - Inside the 20-year bond of Illini OC Barry Lunney & EIU Head Coach Chris Wilkerson

Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. is the godfather of the son of Eastern Illinois head coach Chris Wilkerson. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 29, 2024

Eastern Illinois at Illinois

Date/Time/Place: Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024: 8 p.m. CST, Memorial Stadium, Champaign, Ill.

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What Has Illinois Done in Preseason Camp to Eliminate 2023 Defensive Penalty Woes?

What Has Illinois Done in Preseason Camp to Eliminate 2023 Defensive Penalty Woes?

New Illinois defensive backs coach Corey Parker has been placing boxing gloves and oven mitts on the hands of his players in practice this month to resist the urge to grab and hold in coverage.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 29, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — There is one statistic Aaron Henry simply has never wanted to forget from the 2023 season. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Brandon Lee Sets Official Visit Date to Illinois

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Brandon Lee Sets Official Visit Date to Illinois

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 28, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, IL — August marks the beginning of college football, but it’s also a pivotal time for recruiting high school football and basketball players as they visit campuses across the country.

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NOTEBOOK: Miles Scott Likely Getting Defensive Green Dot Radio Communication

NOTEBOOK: Miles Scott Likely Getting Defensive Green Dot Radio Communication

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema confirms the special teams kicking situation for the Illini’s 2024 season opener vs. Eastern Illinois on Thursday night. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 28, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illinois player who will start out hearing words directly from defensive coordinator Aaron Henry through his helmet will be Miles Scott. 

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“He doesn’t have a ceiling”: How Illini LT J.C. Davis Has Responded to Coaches’ Offseason Physicality Questions

“He doesn’t have a ceiling”: How Illini LT J.C. Davis Has Responded to Coaches’ Offseason Physicality Questions

The 2024 season is designed for J.C. Davis to instantly answer any preseason questions by his coaches over a lack of physicality in his play at left tackle. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 27, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A reasonable argument can be made for the arrival of J.C. Davis served as arguably the most important transfer portal addition of the offseason for Illinois. 

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Illini TE Nathan Guinn Withdraws from University & Football Program

Illini TE Nathan Guinn Withdraws from University & Football Program

Illinois is now down to just five healthy scholarship players in Robby Discher’s tight end room less than three days before the 2024 season opener against Eastern Illinois. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 27, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Nathan Guinn is no longer enrolled at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and therefore, is no longer a member of the Illini football roster. 

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Upcoming Visits, Ranking Giffin Rousseau & Illini O-Line vs B1G

The Farrell Files Illinois - Upcoming Visits, Ranking Giffin Rousseau & Illini O-Line vs B1G

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

August 27, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll have a couple more upcoming visit updates, rank 2025 commit OT Griffin Rousseau vs the industry and tell you now the Illini OL stacks up against the rest of the Big Ten this season.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Indianapolis Safety Robert Reddick Excited for Upcoming Visit to Illinois

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Indianapolis Safety Robert Reddick Excited for Upcoming Visit to Illinois

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 27, 2024

Champaign, IL – On September 7th, the Fighting Illini will host the 22nd-ranked Kansas Jayhawks in what is expected to be a significant game for Illinois. It’s scheduled for 6:00 p.m. CT on FS1, this will present an opportunity for the Illini to showcase their improvement the past four years under coach Bret Bielema. Now is the time to maintain fan enthusiasm, and, most importantly, impress potential recruits.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Men's Latest Basketball Offer: Keaton Wagler

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Men's Latest Basketball Offer: Keaton Wagler

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 26, 2024

Champaign, IL – Illinois basketball fans are known for their keen awareness when it comes to basketball recruits, and last week was no exception. The Illini extended an offer to senior Keaton Wagler, a 6-foot-4, 175-pound shooting guard from Shawnee, Kansas, from the class of 2025.

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Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. Objective For QB Luke Altmyer in 2024 Opener: “Play Confidently”

Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. Objective For QB Luke Altmyer in 2024 Opener: “Play Confidently”

Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. thinks the first exam for quarterback Luke Altmyer in the 2024 season against Eastern Illinois will be a test of confidence. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 26, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In almost every way, Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. has acknowledged all the talk of preseason camp about the development of the Illini’s starting quarterback is nothing more than just that - talk. 

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Illinois Announces 2024 Helmet Schedule

Illinois Announces 2024 Helmet Schedule

Illinois Athletics August 25, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois will […]

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