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The Farrell Files Illinois - An Interesting 2025 Offer

The Farrell Files Illinois - An Interesting 2025 Offer

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

October 5, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a very interesting 2025 offer in a few ways and how the projected roster limits have things in flux.

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Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti Confirms Meeting in Nashville With Big Ten & SEC Leadership

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti Confirms Meeting in Nashville With Big Ten & SEC Leadership

The commissioners and athletics directors of the two most powerful leagues in college athletics will meet next week in Nashville to discuss a variety of topics including a possible scheduling alliance in multiple sports.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 4, 2024

ROSEMONT, Ill. — Discussions among the two commissioners and all of the athletics directors in the two most powerful conferences in college athletics will involve a possible scheduling alliance in multiple sports between the Big Ten Conference and Southeastern Conference. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Nick Hankins Thrilled with Illinois Football Offer

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Nick Hankins Thrilled with Illinois Football Offer

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

October 3, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, IL. — Nick Hankins, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound cornerback from Belleville, Ill., is riding high after receiving an offer from the University of Illinois this week.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Wide Receiver Kade Smith ‘Surprised’ by Illinois Offer This Week

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Wide Receiver Kade Smith ‘Surprised’ by Illinois Offer This Week

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

October 2, 2024

Champaign, IL - While the Illinois football team is on a bye week to recover from minor injuries and prepare for their upcoming game against the Purdue Boilermakers, the recruiting team has been busy securing future talent.

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Illini Using Bye Week to Alleviate Pass Protection Issues

Illini Using Bye Week to Alleviate Pass Protection Issues

Following the 21-7 loss at Penn State, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said everything in the pass protection and blitz recognition would be evaluated during this bye week. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 2, 2024

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In the immediate media conference following the 21-7 loss at Penn State, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said wasn’t sure how many times quarterback Luke Altmyer was sacked.

And that’s what the genesis of the problem right there. 

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Red Grange Symposium, Memorial Stadium Rededication Events Announced

Red Grange Symposium, Memorial Stadium Rededication Events Announced

Illinois Athletics October 1, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois has […]

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The Farrell Files Illinois,

The Farrell Files Illinois, "Fallout" from the Penn State Loss

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

October 1, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the fallout from the Penn State loss, a big-time prospect they are looking to flip, rank ATH Jershaun Newton against the industry.

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Penn State Proves Bigger, Faster, and Stronger at This Point

Penn State Proves Bigger, Faster, and Stronger at This Point

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 30, 2024

Champaign, IL – Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema and his staff have significantly upgraded their roster through high school recruiting and the transfer portal. Yet, the Illini still found themselves overpowered in their recent matchup against Penn State.

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The Trench Report: Penn State

The Trench Report: Penn State

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst September 30, 2024 I […]

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Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Illini vs Penn State, B1G Football Team Tiers & Is Curt Cignetti Too Good for Indiana's Good

Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Illini vs Penn State, B1G Football Team Tiers & Is Curt Cignetti Too Good for Indiana's Good

Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]

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Illinois Remain Ranked After Narrow Penn State Loss

Illinois Remain Ranked After Narrow Penn State Loss

Illinois Athletics September 29, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Following […]

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Illini’s End-of-Half Comedy of Errors Result in Momentum-Changing Moment

Illini’s End-of-Half Comedy of Errors Result in Momentum-Changing Moment

In a 7-7 game near the end of the first half, Illinois had the ball on first-and-goal from the Penn State 2-yard-line when everything that could go wrong did in a big way for the Illini. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 29, 2024

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Bret Bielema knows the turning point of his team’s 21-7 loss.

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Development Steps Are Being Taken but Not Skipped: Illini See Difference in Top 10 Elite

Development Steps Are Being Taken but Not Skipped: Illini See Difference in Top 10 Elite

The 21-7 loss at No. 9 Penn State showed how Illinois the gap between good and elite on Saturday night. Specifically, Illinois learned going from below average to elite doesn’t happen.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 29, 2024

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In the development of major conference football programs, steps are taken but rarely skipped. And Illinois is no different.

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Watch: Illini coach Bret Bielema's postgame Penn State presser

Watch: Illini coach Bret Bielema's postgame Penn State presser

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPj1Do8_vnY    

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#9 Penn State's Defense Stops 19th Ranked Illini, 21-7

#9 Penn State's Defense Stops 19th Ranked Illini, 21-7

By IlliniGuys Staff September 28, 2024 (Cover photo courtesy […]

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