Illini Fail Bielema’s ‘Football 101’ in Loss to UTSA
Illinois has a special teams fumble, penalties, defensive miscues and offensive stumbles led to another loss to a non-Power Five Conference opponent.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 7, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois defensive backs coach Aaron Henry calls the review session the day after games ‘Tell The Truth Sunday" because in almost every indication, the film will never lie to him or his players.
Recruiting: California big man receives Illinois offer
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
Sept. 7, 2021
The Fighting Illini are still in search of a quality big man to join the great guards already committed.
Illini Film Review: Does Illinois Need a New Early Script or Does Sitkowski Need to Execute Better?
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Illini OC Tony Petersen’s Evaluation of Art Sitkowski: “Art played his butt off”
Illinois offensive coordinator Tony Petersen defended his quarterback’s play in the Illini’s 37-30 loss to Texas San Antonio last weekend.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 6, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Based on the comments of Illinois’ offensive coordinator, Art Sitkowski played well enough to win last weekend against Texas-San Antonio.
Illini Injury Update: Bielema Confirms DL Keith Randolph’s Injury Shouldn’t Result in Surgery
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema unsure of the immediate status of pass rusher Keith Randolph despite being confident injury isn’t of the season-ending variety.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 6, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- If Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is to be believed on injury information, the first-year leader of the Illini program seems confident Keith Randolph will not require season-ending surgery.
Illini DC Ryan Walters Shoulders Blame For Pre-Snap Coverage Issues
Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters said he was to blame for UTSA receiver Zakhari Franklin being open for eight quick slant and post routes in the Illini’s 37-30 loss.
Matt Steven, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 6, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- While lining up properly and correctly on each play might seem like a small task, Illinois’ defensive boss said his players not doing just that Saturday led to a big problem.
Ked's Recruiting Corner - Football and Basketball Recruit Updates
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 6, 2021
Football Recruit Updates
The loss Saturday was a setback for the team, obviously and some fans.
Football Recruiting: Kaden Feagin likes what he sees in Illinois
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
September 3, 2021
Kaden Feagin, a 6-foot-3, 221-pound athlete from Arthur, Illinois, is a big target for the Illinois coaching staff.
Mike Cagley's Heat Checks and Hail Marys - What are this year's Illini?
September 5, 2021 Tough loss for the Illini last […]
Illini Unable To Translate Week 1 Success Into Back-to-Back Wins
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Illini stunned at home by UTSA, 37-30
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Recruiting: In-state running back keeping tabs on Illinois
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
September 3, 2021
Montini RB Joshua Robinson is in awe of the new regime taking place in his home state with the Fighting Illini.
UTSA Game to Serve as Illini’s Next Lesson for Bielema’s Culture Change
Instead of needing to show bad habits from last week, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is hoping what worked in Week Zero carries over to the following game.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 4, 2021
Preview Box
Texas-San Antonio at Illinois
Date/Time/Place: Saturday Sept. 4, 2021: 6:30 CST, Memorial Stadium.
Surface: Field Turf
Capacity: 60,670
Records: Illinois 1-0 in 2021; 2-6 in 2020; UTSA 0-0 in 2021; 7-5 in 2020.
Betting Line: Illinois by 5.
Series notes: First meeting between the two schools.
TV: BTN; Lisa Byington (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (analyst), and Coley Harvey (sideline)
Radio (Illinois): Brian Barnhart (PBP), Martin O'Donnell (analysis) & Steve Kelly (Pre/HT/Post) » The broadcast can be heard live on TuneIn online radio, Sirius/ XM satellite radio & SiriusXM Internet and at FightingIllini.com.
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