The Trench Report: Minnesota
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
November 5, 2023
Illinois' win on Saturday is going to be one that Illini fans recount for generations to come. John Paddock put his name on the same list as David Reisner (PSU 2014) and Johnny Johnson (Michigan 1993) as players who put their best foot forward at the best possible time.
Ked's Recruiting Ratings - WBB State of Illinois - Top 5
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 5, 2023
Let us take a look at the top prospects in the state of Illinois for girls in 2025. The class of 2024 top five players are already committed to schools.
Illini Legacy John Paddock Ready For Game-Winning Moment
John Paddock wanted to play his final year of college football at the place his family carved out a legacy and the sixth-year backup quarterback just created his own memory in a 27-26 win at Minnesota.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 4, 2023
MINNEAPOLIS — The discussion now becomes a nature versus nurture debate whether John Paddock was born for a moment like he experienced Saturday or if he was properly prepared to seize the opportunity.
John Paddock’s Historic Comeback Leads Illini to Dramatic 27-26 Win
Minnesota looked to have its first ever win over a Bret Bielema program, until John Paddock led Illinois to a dramatic comeback victory in front of a stunned Gophers crowd.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 4, 2023
MINNEAPOLIS — The first career touchdown pass for Illinois quarterback John Paddock was a memorable one.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Mario Sanders
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 4, 2023
Illinois is looking to add speed to its outside game and getting playmakers who can separate themselves from defenders appears to be an area of concern moving forward.
IlliniGuys Predictions - Illinois at Minnesota
November 4, 2023 Everyone missed their game prediction for […]
Illinois at Minnesota Game Preview: Johnny Newton’s Second-Half Presence Looms Large
Illinois’ goal through the first 30 minutes of play on Saturday is to hang on defensively before arguably the nation’s most dominant defensive lineman, Jer'Zhan Newton, returns from suspension.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 4, 2023
Illinois at Minnesota
Date/Time/Place: Sunday, Nov. 4, 2023: 2:30 p.m. CST, Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minn.
Surface: Field Turf
Capacity: 50,805
Records: Illinois 3-5, 1-4 in Big Ten; Minnesota 5-3, 3-2 in Big Ten
Betting Line: Minnesota by 3
Series notes: Minnesota leads the all-time series 40-32-3 but Illinois has won the last two matchups and Illini head coach Bret Bielema is 9-0 all-time against the Gophers.
TV: Big Ten Network; Connor Onion (play-by-play), Matt Millen (color analyst), and Elise Menaker (sideline 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 (388), SiriusXM App, and at FightingIllini.com.
Illini LB Gabe Jacas Talks Minnesota - Presented By HX Home Solutions
(Editor's Note: Illini sophomore linebacker Gabe Jacas appears on […]
Ked's Recruiting Ratings - State of Illinois Top 10
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 3, 2023
The class of 2024 in the state of Illinois rankings is coming to a close for a few seniors, meaning their position may not change; some could be on the national stage with a good year on the hardwood court.
Big Ten Announces 2024 Conference Schedule
(From the Illinois Sports Information Department) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. […]
Illinois AD Josh Whitman Getting Contract Extension With Pay Raise
In its next meeting on Nov. 16, the University […]
Around the Big Ten - November 2nd
November 2, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy Chicago Sun-Times) It […]
Illini's Adalia McKenzie Talks Exhibition Win, Next Week's Season Opener
(Editor's Note: Illini junior guard Adalia McKenzie appears each week on the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular syndicated radio show https://illiniguys.com/radio/.)
November 2, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
Larry Smith: Let's talk about Monday night and what it was like to get a chance to go play with so many new teammates against somebody else.
Adalia McKenzie: Yeah, it was a really good game, it felt good to be able to play against someone else and get back in the groove. You know, (to) have people in the crowd. It was really fun.
Kansas Exhibition Lessons
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 2, 2023
Sunday's Illinois win over the nation's number one-ranked Kansas Jayhawks program was an exhibition game on paper but a program momentum builder.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Big Ten Football Predictions
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
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