X Marks the Spot: Xavier Scott Named Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week
Illinois third-year defensive back Xavier Scott’s development may properly define the Illini’s mentality as a developmental program.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 10, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — For Xavier Scott, seeing really is believing.
The Trench Report: Kansas
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
September 9, 2024
This one will always be known as the "Xavier Scott game". Illinois got a huge win on Saturday in Illinois' first sellout win in the last 8 attempts.
Xavier Scott Named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week
Illinois Athletics September 9, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois cornerback Xavier […]
Illini Film Review - Illinois 23, No. 19 Kansas 17 - How Aaron Henry Won Round 2 vs. Jayhawks
We look at how Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry was able to change the picture pre and post-snap for Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 9, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The 365-day turnaround from how Kansas took advantage of an opposing play-caller in his third game calling the Illinois defense to get a win last season to Aaron Henry figuring a plan in January and tweaking that plan at halftime to get a win in 2024 is nearly mesmerizing if it wasn’t reality.
“It’s a long time coming”: Why Bret Bielema’s Creation of a Saturday Night ‘Moment’ May Live Forever
1,358 days ago, Bret Bielema was hired to become the 26th head coach in Illini football history and in his 39th game, his team created an history moment that eventually program turnarounds point towards.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 9, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The first word Bret Bielema used in the post-game locker room Saturday night to describe what his players, coaches and himself had just accomplished was “earned”.
Illinois Football PFF Grades
IlliniGuys Staff September 8, 2024 Here are graphics depicting […]
Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Illini Season Hit the "Up" Button & Elevator is Rising
Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & Big Sports […]
Illini Defense Propels Upset Win Over #19 Kansas, 23-17
By IlliniGuys Staff September 7, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - […]
Ked's - Kansas GameDay Recruits
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 7, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – It's primetime, it's on FS1, it's sold out, and it's an orange-out tonight at Memorial Stadium. The Fighting Illini are set to face the 19th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks in a highly anticipated matchup.
Illini Game Preview: Revenge Game vs. No. 19 Kansas Looms Large For Illini’s 2024 Season
Several key players on this 2024 Illinois roster remember […]
Illini 2025 QB Commit Carson Boyd Shows Quarterback Mentality in Front of Central Illinois Crowd
In a 28-10 win over Illinois Class 4A powerhouse Rochester, Carson Boyd showed natural athleticism and natural leadership at the quarterback position.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 7, 2024
ROCHESTER, Ill. — If you didn’t know the young man better, one might actually use the noun of boredom to describe the playing mentality of Carson Boyd.
Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Kansas vs Illini - Finebaum vs Kelly - Penn State's Kotelnicki Next Big Head Coaching Hire?
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio […]
The Farrell Files Illinois - Key Visitors & Illini DBs vs B1G DBs
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
September 6, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at some key visitors for the weekend, rank DT Isaiah White vs the industry and compare how the Illini DBs compare against the rest of the Big Ten.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Saturday Football Back in Champaign, Potential Recruits Coming & Committed Players, Too
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 5, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, IL. – GameDay Saturday brings the nation's 19th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks to campus, giving the Illini a chance to redeem themselves from last year's 34-23 loss in Lawrence, Kansas.
Not only is the game sold out for a 6 p.m. CT kickoff, but it’s also a "Hail to the Orange Out"—all fans are encouraged to wear orange for Saturday's game. The Illinois coaching staff knows this matchup is significant on several levels, with the future of the program potentially in attendance.
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