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Illinois Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Announced

Illinois Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Announced

Illinois Athletic Department August 20, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois […]

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Key Visitor for Kansas Game

The Farrell Files Illinois - Key Visitor for Kansas Game

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

August 20, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at another key visitor for the Kansas game, rank WR Brayden Trimble vs the industry as see now the 2024 team stacks up against the Big Ten at RB.

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‘Collin Dixon’s best is more than enough’ - Illini Youthful WR Attacking 2024 Preseason Camp

‘Collin Dixon’s best is more than enough’ - Illini Youthful WR Attacking 2024 Preseason Camp

Illinois redshirt freshman wide receiver Collin Dixon is embracing the mentality inside new position coach Justin Stepp’s meeting room that consistency more than spectacular will get playing time.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 19, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Collin Dixon isn’t doing many spectacular things to catch the eyes of his coaches during this last month of preseason camp. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The Quad Cities Has Another Star Athlete With an Illinois Offer

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The Quad Cities Has Another Star Athlete With an Illinois Offer

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 19, 2024

Eldridge, IA. – The Fighting Illini have increasingly drawn top talent to Champaign, in recent years…baseball and football.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Women’s Basketball Program Gaining More National Attention

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Women’s Basketball Program Gaining More National Attention

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

Photo Courtesy: Twin ViZuals

August 18, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois women’s head coach Shauna Green is aiming high as she and her staff work to recruit top talent from Illinois, the Midwest, and now nationally.

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Illini’s Jackson Buchanan’s U.S. Amateur Run Ends With Semifinal Loss

Illini’s Jackson Buchanan’s U.S. Amateur Run Ends With Semifinal Loss

Illinois golfer Jackson Buchanan never grabs lead in a […]

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Practice Report No. 6: A Redshirt Freshman WR Emerges in First-Team Offense & 7th-Year DL Finds His Role

Practice Report No. 6: A Redshirt Freshman WR Emerges in First-Team Offense & 7th-Year DL Finds His Role

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 17, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Good early Saturday evening as we welcome you back to the IlliniGuys.com football practice reports.

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Miles Scott Trying to Emulate Former Captain Roommates Isaiah Williams & Keith Randolph

Miles Scott Trying to Emulate Former Captain Roommates Isaiah Williams & Keith Randolph

In less than two years, Illinois defensive back Miles Scott has gone from walk-on wide receiver to a scholarship captain on the 2024 squad. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 17, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It wasn’t like Miles Scott rarely got the opportunity to see first-hand what was required to be a team captain on the football roster at the University of Illinois.

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Illini Jackson Buchanan Cruises into U.S. Amateur Semifinals After 4&3 Victory

Illini Jackson Buchanan Cruises into U.S. Amateur Semifinals After 4&3 Victory

Illinois golfer Jackson Buchanan has become the first Illini player under head coach Mike Small to advance to the final four round of the United States Amateur Championship. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

Photo credit: Chris Keane/USGA

August 16, 2024

For the first time this week, Jackson Buchanan needed little to no back nine drama to advance through a match in the 2024 United States Amateur Championship. 

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The Farrell Files Illinois - 2027 LT to Watch, Combo Deal at TE & More

The Farrell Files Illinois - 2027 LT to Watch, Combo Deal at TE & More

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

August 16, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a 2027 OL to watch, a combo deal at TE, rank RB Cedric Wyche II versus the industry and start my positional rankings for the 2024 season with QB.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Nasir Rankin, one of the top 2026 Chicago prospects, is vastly underrated but has seven offers

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Nasir Rankin, one of the top 2026 Chicago prospects, is vastly underrated but has seven offers

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 16, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, IL. — Sometimes the recruiting gurus miss, and right now, it’s happening to Morgan Park’s Nasir Rankin, a 6-foot-1, 160-pound wide receiver. Rankin, a 2026 prospect, recently visited Illinois.

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Illini Jackson Buchanan Pulls Off Two Dramatic Wins to Advance to U.S. Amateur Quarterfinals

Illini Jackson Buchanan Pulls Off Two Dramatic Wins to Advance to U.S. Amateur Quarterfinals

Illinois golfer Jackson Buchanan survives “long day” to be one of three Illini players since 2010 to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2024 United States Amateur Championship. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

Photo credit: Chris Keane/USGA

August 15, 2024

Let Jackson Buchanan go ahead and describe in the simplest of terms what he accomplished today at the 2024 United States Amateur Championship. 

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Bret Bielema Notebook on Wednesday’s Closed Preseason Scrimmage

Bret Bielema Notebook on Wednesday’s Closed Preseason Scrimmage

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema told us what transpired during the closed preseason scrimmage inside Memorial Stadium on Wednesday night. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 15, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois conducted its second and final closed scrimmage of the preseason on Wednesday night inside Memorial Stadium and fourth-year head coach Bret Bielema gave his notes on what happened....

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Illinois Football Names Six Team Captains for 2024 Season

Illinois Football Names Six Team Captains for 2024 Season

(From Illinois Sports Information Office) August 15, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, […]

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Grange's Legendary Performance in the 1924 Dedication Game

Grange's Legendary Performance in the 1924 Dedication Game

Illinois Athletics August 15, 2024 On Oct. 18, 1924, […]

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