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The Farrell Report - Key 2023 Targets

The Farrell Report - Key 2023 Targets

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

September 23, 2022

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

As Illinois impressively wins an important home game (and an expected layup win key for bowl chances), I continue to break down a few of their remaining targets for the 2023 class.

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From the Couch: Illinois dominates Chattanooga, improves to 3-1 on the season

From the Couch: Illinois dominates Chattanooga, improves to 3-1 on the season

Zain Bando, IlliniGuys Contributor

September 22, 2022

In a game that Illinois needed to win badly before Big Ten West play, the Illini (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) did just that.

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Illini Finish September Likely Where You Thought They Were Headed

Illini Finish September Likely Where You Thought They Were Headed

At 3-1, Illinois is still in prime position to get excited about a bowl game possibility after completing its first undefeated non-conference schedule since 2011. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 22, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Welcome to exactly where you thought Illinois would be at the end of September. 

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IlliniGuys Game Predictions versus Chattanooga

IlliniGuys Game Predictions versus Chattanooga

September 22, 2022 The Illini bounced back by bouncing […]

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Game Preview: Illini Trying to Avoid FCS Upset

Game Preview: Illini Trying to Avoid FCS Upset

Seven FCS schools have already knocked off FBS schools including last weekend’s upset of Southern Illinois over Northwestern. Illinois hopes to avoid what they’ve already seen. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 22, 2022

Game Preview: Chattanooga at Illinois

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Michael Marchese Finding Reliable Role at Tight End

Michael Marchese Finding Reliable Role at Tight End

Illinois sixth-year senior Michael Marchese finally finding success and finally the end zone in the early points of the 2022 season. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 22, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Michael Marchese admits that he didn’t know how open he was when he caught the pass that led to his first career touchdown. 

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The Farrell Report - Bam Bam

The Farrell Report - Bam Bam

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

September 21, 2022

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

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Looking Hard at JUCO Prospects

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Looking Hard at JUCO Prospects

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 20, 2022

Illinois will be in need of offensive and defensive linemen

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Indiana Football Prep Terrelle Elmore, in Awe of Illini

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Indiana Football Prep Terrelle Elmore, in Awe of Illini

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 19, 2022

The Fighting Illini have definitely upgraded its football roster; the key is to start with your offensive and defensive linemen.

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The Farrell Report - Specialists & In-State Recruiting Reactivating the Fanbase

The Farrell Report - Specialists & In-State Recruiting Reactivating the Fanbase

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

September 19, 2022

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

Welcome to The Specialist Edition of my recruiting column and how in-state recruiting is essential to re-activating the fanbase.

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Illinois special teams could be known as Kicker U

Illinois special teams could be known as Kicker U

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

September 18, 2022

Back in the late ‘80s and ‘90s, Illinois was known as Linebacker U.

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4-Star DB Jyaire Hill’s Recruiting Decision: Illinois Coaches vs. Michigan’s History

4-Star DB Jyaire Hill’s Recruiting Decision: Illinois Coaches vs. Michigan’s History

Jyaire Hill, the highest ranked remaining uncommitted Illinois prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, stated Friday night that “the Illinois coaches are recruiting me better than Michigan”. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 17, 2022

KANKAKEE, Ill. -- Following a blowout victory on Homecoming night, Jyaire Hill couldn’t have described his current recruiting dilemma in a more clear, concise fashion. 

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Declan Duley

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Declan Duley

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

September 16, 2022

Illinois obtained a commitment from El Paso- Ridley High School punter Declan Duley in a bit of a surprising move.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Football Hoping to Find a Diamond in the Rough with Illinois Prospect

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Football Hoping to Find a Diamond in the Rough with Illinois Prospect

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 14, 2022

During Saturday's football game between Virginia and Illinois, the coaches decided this was the time to get some players on campus that a lot of schools do not know about.

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Holmes Injury Forces Illini Freshmen Into Bigger Responsibility

Holmes Injury Forces Illini Freshmen Into Bigger Responsibility

Illinois freshmen outside linebackers Gabe Jacas and Alec Bryant to be thrusted into action after the season-ending injury to Ezekiel Holmes last weekend. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 15, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois outside linebackers coach Kevin Kane describes Ezekiel Holmes as the most cerebral player in his meeting room. 

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