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An open date week usually means a massive amount of recruiting for assistant coaches. Illinois was no different…except for the two coordinators. Illinois head coach Bret Bielema detailed why. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 8, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Immediately following the loss at Penn State, all of the Illinois coaches planned to see several players & games in multiple states representing a currently ranked 4-1 football team. 

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

October 8, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a huge decommitment from another Big Ten program and how it impacts Illinois and what this weekend’s game can mean to recruiting.

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

October 7, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, IL. – Trophy games might seem like a thing of the past, but don’t tell that to the Illinois football coaches. When the Purdue Boilermakers visit Memorial Stadium this Saturday, the coveted Cannon Trophy will be on the line.

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

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

October 6, 2024

Champaign, IL – The 2024-25 college basketball season is underway with practices, though games have yet to be played. However, recruiting has not slowed down for the Illinois men’s basketball program, as the staff extended two key offers to potential prospects this week—both of whom appear to be high-priority targets.

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

October 5, 2024

Champaign, IL – Here at IlliniGuys, we’ve shared with our subscribers that the fall season is critical for the Illinois basketball programs to continue showcasing what they have to offer.

This week, we learned that both the men’s and women’s teams have had and will host key players on campus. Let’s start with the Illinois women’s program.

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

October 5, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a very interesting 2025 offer in a few ways and how the projected roster limits have things in flux.

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.