Recruiting: Iowa Football Prep Visits Illinois
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 29, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Kedric Prince/IlliniGuys)
Yes, you read that right: an Iowa high school football player made a visit to Illinois! Why is this such a big deal? The three major football programs in Iowa (Iowa State, Iowa, and UNI) never lose players from the state.
Flashback Friday: When was the last time Illinois football started a season 7-1?
By Zain Bando - IlliniGuys Student Correspondent October 28, […]
The Farrell Report - Transfer Portal QB Possibilities
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
October 28, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
The transfer portal is all important in college football nowadays and the leadership of Tommy DeVito who had lost his mojo at Syracuse is a great example.
Bielema Expects Injured RBs & PK Caleb Griffin Active Saturday at Nebraska
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema confirms that he and the rest of the coaching staff expects long-term injured players Josh McCray and Caleb Griffin to make the trip to Nebraska.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
October 27, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Ron Johnson/USA Today Sports)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The long-standing plan of the Illinois football staff to get Josh McCray back on the playing field after the second bye week is days away from coming to fruition.
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema confirmed Thursday afternoon that the sophomore tailback has been active with the first-team unit in practice this week and the previous week.
Spotlight on Saboor Karriem
By Steve Sturm - IlliniGuys Football Analyst
October 27, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Saboor Karriem's Twitter page)
Illinois' coaching staff spent their off week tying up some loose ends in recruiting, and it paid off with the second commitment in two days. Three-star cornerback Saboor Karriem, who the staff has been aggressively pursuing since the Spring, pledged to the Illini on Saturday and Illini fans will be very glad that he did.
What does he bring to the Orange and Blue?
Illini Avoid Ohio State & Michigan in 2023 Big Ten Conference Schedule
Illinois slated to open Big Ten Conference play in […]
Wednesday Practice Notes
IlliniGuys Staff
October 26, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst Matt Stevens is on campus and filed these notes exclusively for IlliniGuys members on our football forum a short time ago:
The Farrell Report - Looking for Fit in the System and a Chip on their Shoulder
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
October 26, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
Things are rolling along nicely for 2023 recruiting for Illinois even though there is a lack of elite 4-star talent.
Spotlight on Dez'Mond Schuster
By Steve Sturm - IlliniGuys Football Analyst
October 25, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Dez'Mond Schuster)
Illinois made a somewhat surprising addition to its 2023 recruiting class on Friday with the commitment of 3-star Hutchinson Community College offensive lineman Dez'Mond Schuster. Schuster, who is originally from Gonzales, Louisiana, is in his first season at Hutchinson and will have three years of eligibility remaining when he enrolls at Illinois in the fall.
What does he bring to the Orange and Blue?
Illini CB Devon Witherspoon Named to Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalist List
Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon looking to be the Illini’s […]
Recruiting: Illinois Lands Another Commitment In Defensive Lineman Alex Bray
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 24, 2022
Alex Bray, 6-foot-4, 250 pounds from Chesterfield, Missouri, committed to Illinois today.
The Farrell Report - The Good and "Bad" of Recruiting
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
October 24, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
Big things appear to be happening for Illinois recruiting as they now have two commits since their win over Minnesota.
Recruiting: Mason Muragin Visits His Future Teammates
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 23, 2022
Mason Muragin, a 6-foot-4, 235-pound edge from Warren, Michigan, committed to Illinois back in June. Muragin has several offers from mid-majors, but Illinois saw the talent in Muragin that other Power-5 schools did not.
Muragin said in an earlier statement, "That's why the Illinois coaching staff is better than most. They go out, find talent, see things they are looking for and are confident in making players better."
Recruiting: New Jersey Native Saboor Karriem Commits To Illinois
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
October 22, 2022
Saboor Karriem is one of the most sought-after three-star recruits in the entire country. No disrespect
meant to several recruiting services, but Karriem is one of the best cornerbacks in the class of 2023.
One publication ranks Karriem as the 85th best at his position nationally; Karriem is fully aware of the
rankings.
Today, he's an Illini. The senior star committing to Bret Bielema's program fully confident of what he can do once he makes it onto the field in Champaign.
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