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Illinois head coach Bret Bielema and defensive coordinator Aaron Henry have both described Henry’s first season as a play-caller in 2023 as valuable “on-the-job training” that will pay off in future seasons. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 24, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The hindsight message that Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has been attempting to spin this summer is that in order for Aaron Henry to develop into an elite defensive play-caller, the Illini defensive struggles had to occur. 

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 23, 2024

Champaign, Ill. — This isn't another player breakdown like the summer preview; instead, it’s a reflection of the valuable information and feedback IlliniGuys received during last month’s workouts.

Illinois third-year quarterback Donovan Leary is still waiting to take his first snap of collegiate action and the first high school quarterback signee of the Bret Bielema is still content with waiting and learning.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 23, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Given the instant transactional history of the transfer portal, especially for quarterbacks, only one preseason question exists regarding Illinois backup Donovan Leary: So, why after two years, are you still here?

Illinois Athletics August 22, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Illinois will […]

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 22, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Earlier this week, IlliniGuys learned that All-American guard Divine Bourrage, a 6-foot-0 standout from Davenport, IA. has canceled her visit to Arizona.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 21, 2024

Champaign, IL – The Illini men's basketball team took a break this summer, with most players returning home to spend time with their families, while others went on vacation. This period also allowed the coaches to enjoy some quality time with their loved ones after a demanding spring and summer filled with recruiting and workouts.

Illinois redshirt freshman Pat Farrell has gone from a 235-pound prospect from the Chicago Catholic League to a needed contributor in Terrance Jamison’s defensive line room in 2024. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 21, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Terrance Jamison doesn’t need a lot of time to come up with unknown names in his positional room who could have a major impact on the upcoming 2024 season. 

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

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.

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. 

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.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

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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.

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

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.

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.