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Illinois freshmen duo Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn and Amani Hansberry were both forced into action late in the first half of the win at Ohio State but performed more than adequately in emergency relief.  

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 1, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a critical conference game away from home, Illinois found itself in a situation where two of its most important players had two fouls in the first half and head coach Brad Underwood desperately looked down his bench.

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

January 31, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the new (and expected) commitment from OT Griffin Rousseau and another player on commit watch.

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio

January 31, 2024

The Illini did what they needed to do on Monday night when they thumped Ohio State 87-75 in Columbus to move to 16-5 and 7-3 halfway through the Big Ten slate. Perhaps an even bigger story is the return of the real Terrence Shannon. The star guard had his best performance since returning from suspension with 23 points to go along with 23 from Marcus Domask. Ty Rodgers had 13 points and 10 rebounds for his 2nd double-double as the Illini got their 3rd road win in Big Ten play. 

These 3 Things

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. showcased every bit of the dangerous game he possesses that led him to getting All-America honors hype before his suspension

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 31, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After intensely studying the body language of his most prized teammate for several months, Marcus Domask quickly knew Terrence Shannon Jr. was back to her old form. 

By IlliniGuys Staff January 30, 2024 (Cover photo courtesy […]

By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst & Co-Host, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular

January 30, 2024

(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)

The Fighting Illini are back on the road, this time at Ohio State. The Buckeyes are another talented, yet underachieving team that are looking for a signature win. The Illini need another roadie to offset their home loss to Maryland and stay in the Big Ten race. 

Setting the Stage

#14 Illinois (15-5, 6-3 B1G) at Ohio State (13-7, 3-6 B1G) 

Jan. 30, 2024 // 6 p.m. CT (7 p.m. ET) // Columbus, Ohio // Value City Arena 

Stream: Peacock – Jac Collinsworth (Play-by-Play), Stephen Bardo (Analyst) 

Radio: Busey Bank Illini Sports Network – Brian Barnhart (Play-By-Play), Doug Altenberger

Notable

*Tuesday’s game will be Illinois’ first on Peacock, NBC’s streaming platform. Fans will need to purchase a Peacock subscription to watch the game, which is available starting at $5.99 per month or $59.99 annually.

In what will likely be the most tame road environment of the 2023-24 season, Illinois guard Terrence Shannon endured “no means no” and “guilty” chants at Northwestern.

By Matt Stevens/IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 30, 2024

(Cover photo courtesy Joe Clark/IlliniGuys)

CHAMPAIGN — The scene was almost impossible to ignore following the post-game handshakes at mid-court at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Following the 96-91 overtime loss at Northwestern, Terrence Shannon Jr. was entering the tunnel to the visitors locker room with a fan pointing directly at the 23-year-old guard and shouting one word of “rapist”.

For everybody who was curious at how a road game with the newly reinstated All-Big Ten player would look, feel and be, the one-word description was uncomfortable.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 30, 2024

Illinois men's and women's basketball programs are still actively involved in talented high school players. The world of the transfer portal is a new way of life in terms of basketball rosters.

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

January 29, 2024

Cole Rusk is the son of a former Illini wrestler and that family connection paid off when the FCS All American from Murray State decided to come back to his home state and play for the Illini for the next two years.  He's a tall and athletic tight end who plus the hole that Tip Reiman left, although in a different way.

What does he bring to the Orange and Blue?

Cole Rusk came to the college game as a wide receiver who was willing to learn to play tight end.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 29, 2024

The class of 2025 is off to a great start for the Fighting Illini football program in terms of recruiting. Today Bret Bielema and his staff received a commitment from Griffin Rousseau, a 6-foot-7, 325-pound offensive tackle from Stoughton, Wisconsin. Rousseau is the second 2025 recruit to pledge to the Illini this month, Michael McDonough is the other.

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

January 29, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the big QB commitment for the 2025 class from a few angles.

(From Illinois' Sports Information Office) January 28, 2024 (Cover […]

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

January 28, 2024

Who's ready for recruiting 2024? Well, the Illini staff sure were. They nabbed their first recruit for the class of 2024 early when Tinley Park Andrew's Michael McDonough committed to the Illini last week.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 27, 2024

Illinois has one of the best prep basketball players in the state and country on campus. Gabe Sularski from Lisle is considered one of the top players in the country. 

At critical times of a 70-62 win for Illinois, Luke Goode became the physical definition of his value for the No. 10 Illini at same time showing this Indiana 2023-24 roster what they’re missing. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 27, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — The zero-sum game of Luke Goode wearing an Illinois jersey was hard to ignore Saturday afternoon.