Illini Add WR Zakhari Franklin from Transfer Portal
Veteran wide receiver Zakhari Franklin reunites with Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. after Franklin was the top receiving option at Texas-San Antonio from 2019-22.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
June 13, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Barry Lunney Jr. has brought over his top receiver from his days running the offense at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Bret Bielema's Stellar Recruiting
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 12, 2024
Champaign, Ill. — On December 13, 2020, Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman decided to go in a different direction with the football program, relieving Lovie Smith of his duties. This decision marked a turning point for Illinois football, which had struggled through the Tim Beckman era from 2012-14, resulting in his firing after a dismal 12-25 record.
Phoenix Gill Picks Northwestern, Good for All Involved
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 12, 2024
Champaign, Ill. — Three years ago this month, at the Riverside Brookfield Basketball Shootout, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood and assistant coach Tim Anderson had the chance to see former Illinois All-American Kendall Gill's son, Phoenix, in action. After sitting with several Division I coaches, many recognized Phoenix's potential talking about his upside and potential.
The Farrell Files Illinois - 3 Commits & 1 More Possible Commit
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
June 11, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the three latest commitments and another that could be on the way.
Sturdy for 30 - June 11 Edition
Brad Sturdy, Illini Uber-Insider & Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio
June 11, 2024
It’s summer, unofficially as we head into a busy June and July. Let’s look at what’s happening in the world of sports and the Illini sports universe.
Dan Hurley stayed at UConn, as he weighed a large offer from the LA Lakers, and solidified his need to get more money from UConn for NIL to continue to compete in the college athletics world that is stacked against teams not in the Big Ten or SEC moving forward.
Bielema’s Message on Wrigley Field Game vs. Northwestern: Two Working Sidelines
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema would love to coach a football game at Wrigley Field but he and Ohio State head coach Ryan Day are in sync that the contest must have two working sidelines.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
June 10, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema would like everybody to know and was quick to point out the reason not one single ticket to a Northwestern University home football game has been sold.
Back-to-Back Days: Illinois Football Stays Hot on the Recruiting Trail
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 10, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After making a visit to Illinois this weekend, Isaiah White, a 6-foot-3, 270-pound defensive lineman from Indianapolis, committed to the Illini this morning. Illinois head coach Bret Bielema sent out his usual announcement that something special was happening. It was White’s commitment coming.
Matt Brown Breaks Down NCAA Settlement, New EA Sports CFB Game
(Editor's Note: Matt Brown recently appeared on the IlliniGuys' […]
June Continues Strong for Illinois Football with Another Commit
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 9, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Cameron Brooks, a 6-foot-3, 270-pound edge rusher from Homewood-Flossmoor, has committed to Illinois, becoming the eighth recruit for the class of 2025.
Illinois Football Wins Big-Time Recruiting Battle for Wide Receiver
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 9, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois football has made significant strides in recruiting, both from the transfer portal and at the high school level. Today, the Illini secured a commitment from three-star wide receiver Davion Chandler.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Poised for Another Great Football Recruiting Weekend
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 9, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — During football coach Bret Bielema's tenure at Illinois, he and his staff have excelled in recruiting during the month of June, a period when players visit campus.
Ked's Keys - Illinois Athletics Recruitments in June
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
June 8, 2024
Champaign, Ill. – June is always an intriguing month for Illinois recruiting. The Illinois football and men’s and women’s basketball programs may still have some roster moves in store.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Good News & Bad News
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
June 7, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I have really good news and really bad news.
Illini’s Bret Bielema Hopeful for College Football Player Salary Cap Structure
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema remains steadfast in his hope and belief the future legislation fallout from the House vs. NCAA settlement will be a player salary cap structure.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
June 6, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — The head football coach at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign currently sounds like a man who believes a salary cap structure for players is headed to his sport.
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