Football

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema fails to update the playing status of Chase Brown after he suffered a right leg injury Saturday in the loss to Purdue. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

November 14, 2022

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The language used on Monday by the head football coach at the University of Illinois doesn’t clear up the health and playing status of the nation’s leading rusher for this weekend. 

Illini coach Bret Bielema talks with reporters in his […]

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

November 14, 2022

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Another weekend and another tough loss.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

November 13, 2022

The Fighting Illini football program knew how important their last home football game would be for the future of their program.

By Zain Bando - IlliniGuys Student Correspondent

November 13, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)

Just two weeks ago, things were looking up for the Illini. At 7-1, Illinois joined the College Football Playoff rankings for the first time in program history at No. 16, as the team looked ahead to two home matchups against Michigan State and Purdue. Win both, and a ticket to Indy is clinched.

The silver platter has yet to arrive, and now there's a strong possibility it will be lost in transit and find a home elsewhere. Last Saturday, a 23-7 deficit was too much to overcome, as penalties and turnovers plagued Illinois before running out of time on the game’s final drive, losing 23-15 in front of over 56,000 fans, most of them wearing Orange and Blue.

Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks about the 31-24 […]

By IlliniGuys Staff November 12, 2022 (Cover photo courtesy […]

November 12, 2022 The Illini's winning streak stopped by […]

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

November 11, 2022

Sources close to the Illinois football program confirmed that Malik Elzy, the nation's top unsigned wide receiver

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

November 11, 2022

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As we await another big game for the Illini and some pending commitments, the season Chase Brown is having has Illinois attractive on the trail.

Steve Sturm - IlliniGuys Football Analyst

November 10, 2022

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Illinois' burgeoning season suffered a setback on Saturday when the Illini lost to Michigan State despite outgaining the Spartans by 150 yards and keeping even in the turnover battle. 

Illinois rewards offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. with a […]

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

November 9, 2022

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The Illinois program is being aggressive with 2023 prospects to capitalize on their success on the field this season.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

November 8, 2022

The Illinois coaching staff has now entered Penn State's recruiting area for football recruits, and it was met with great feedback.

Following the 23-15 loss to Michigan State last weekend, Illinois (7-2, 4-2) nearly falls out of College Football Top 25 rankings. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 8, 2022

Following its disappointing home loss to Michigan State last weekend, Illinois took a tumble down the College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings.