The Farrell Files Illinois - Weekend Recruiting Updates
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
September 18, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files, I’ll give an update on two committed players who have taken visits and a couple of things I’ve heard about this weekend’s visits.
Penn State 30, Illinois 13 - Illini Film Review - Manny Diaz’s Pressure vs. Luke Altmyer Was a Nittany Lions TKO
Penn State defensive coordinator’s Manny Diaz creative blitz and coverage schemes confused, hurried and ultimately defeated Illinois’ inexperienced quarterback on Saturday.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
Cover photo courtesy Steve Snider, IlliniGuys
September 17, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A major tipping point leading into evaluating the result Saturday’s Penn State-Illinois matchup was how Illinois would try to affect Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar in his first career collegiate start on the road.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Carlos Orr
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 17, 2023
The Fighting Illini had a big weekend of recruits on campus, some who have already pledged to Illinois and others who are showing serious interest.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Dierre Hill
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 17, 2023
Illinois prep Dierre Hill, junior from Belleville, Illinois, was on campus this weekend to check out the Fighting Illini. Here at IlliniGuys we told you Illinois would have some big-time recruits on campus...Hill was one of them.
Sturdy's Soliloquys - Penn State Aftermath
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host of Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio
September 17, 2023
The Illini fell to #7 Penn State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday by a 30-13 score. What did we learn about this team and what does it mean going forward? Sturdy’s weekly thoughts recapping the Illini football game aren’t as negative as others, but here we go.
Luke Altmyer’s Confidence May Need Rebuilt...Fast
After being pulled from a network television game following four interceptions, the upcoming week of practice could have high importance for Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 17, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It’s a safe bet that Saturday, September 16, 2023, was likely the first time Luke Altmyer has been removed from a football game for ineffective play.
“I want him to take these moments and grow”: Bielema Pulls Luke Altmyer in 30-13 loss to Penn State
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said Saturday following the 30-13 loss to No. 7 Penn State that he doesn’t anticipate making a change at starting quarterback for next weekend’s contest vs. Florida Atlantic.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
September 16, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — For only the second time in his tenure at Illinois, Bret Bielema was in the position of being forced to pull his starting quarterback from a game for performance reasons.
Following a fourth interception, a perfect strike right into the stomach of Penn State cornerback Cam Miller, Luke Altmyer’s afternoon was immediately over.
Turnovers Doom Illini in 30-13 loss to No. 7 Penn State - INSTANT RECAP
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst September 16, […]
Ked's Recruiting RoundUp - Player GameDay Visitors
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 16, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — This afternoon the Fighting Illini football team will take on the Penn State Nittany Lions here at Memorial Stadium. Here's a list of a few prospects that we spoke with prior to the game, only here at IlliniGuys .
Matthew Bailey Is Back Healthy as Illini Host No. 7 Penn State in Big Ten Opener
Without any warmup opportunities, Illinois sophomore safety Matthew Bailey will be put to the test in his 2023 debut after missing the first two games with a severe foot/ankle injury.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 16, 2023
No. 7 Penn State at Illinois
Date/Time/Place: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2023: 6:30 p.m. CST, Memorial Stadium Surface: Field Turf
Capacity: 60,670
Records: Penn State 2-0; Illinois 1-1;
Betting Line: Penn State by 14.5
Series notes: Penn State leads all-time series 20-6 and have won 10 of the 14 matchups in Champaign. Illinois won the last outing 20-18 in nine overtimes in 2021.
TV: FOX; Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (analyst), and Jenny Taft (reporter).
Radio (Illinois): Brian Barnhart (PBP), Martin O'Donnell (analysis), Michael Martin (sidelines) & Steve Kelly (Pre/HT/Post) » The broadcast can be heard live on TuneIn online radio, SiriusXM (121/195), SiriusXM App, and at FightingIllini.com.
Penn State Beat Writer Rich Scarcella Breaks Down The Nittany Lions-Illini Matchup
(Editor's note: Rich Scarcella appears on this week's edition of the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular syndicated radio show, which can be heard in six states on more than 20 radio affiliates in Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. https://illiniguys.com/radio/)
(Cover photo courtesy Penn State Athletics)
Rich Scarcella is a Penn State beat writer for the Reading Eagle who appeared on the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular syndicated radio show this week. (Courtesy IlliniGuys)
September 16, 2023
Larry Smith: Rich Scarcella is a beat writer for the Reading Eagle and writes for seven other papers in southeast Pennsylvania. Rich, welcome to the show. Glad you're with us.
Rich Scarcella: Thanks for having me, Larry. I appreciate being with you guys.
LS: We've been on this road before, right? Two years ago, Illinois struggling, they go to take on a highly ranked Penn State team. We said there's no way in the world that this is a surprise win. And we got a surprise in record fashion. Any concern right now that history could repeat itself?
RS: I'm sure there's concern. It's a road game. It's Penn State's first road game of the year. Illinois went into the season with a very stout defense. They haven't played that way in the first two games. I think Penn State has a lot of respect for Illinois and expects a very close game.
Brad Sturdy: When you look at this matchup, what do you see here? I mean, could Penn State trouble from Illinois?
RS: Well, for Penn State it's the third game, but it's the first time they're going to be seeing a dual threat quarterback with Luke Altmyer.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Braylen Langley
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 15, 2023
This weekend Illinois is hosting a great list of potential visitors on campus, but it says something when a recruit is excited to get there to experience Illini basketball, the football game experience, and some of the campus.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jordan Ode
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 15, 2023
Illinois women's basketball program is looking to tap into the state of Minnesota again for another standout basketball recruit.
Sturdy's Hoops Du Jour - September 15 Edition
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio
September 15, 2023
We’re back for another edition of Hoops Du Jour, on a weekend that is one of the biggest Illinois has had in quite some time. The Illini will welcome a number of visitors over the next two weekends as they try to finish up their 2024 class.
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