Move-In Week for David Olano
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 13, 2023
David Olano, a 5-foot-10, 160-pound kicker from Naperville, Illinois, committed to Illinois in June of 2022.
Move-In Week for David Olano
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 13, 2023
David Olano, a 5-foot-10, 160-pound kicker from Naperville, Illinois, committed to Illinois in June of 2022.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Nicario Harper
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
January 12, 2023
Illinois made its first 2023 addition via the transfer portal when safety Nicario Harper decided to transfer from Louisville to Illinois for his last year of eligibility.
The Farrell Files - WRs and Transfer Portal Hijinks
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 11, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
The Illini continue to stalk the portal quietly and I continue to break down the 2023 class with the wide receivers in this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois.
Avery Jones Renounces Verbal Pledge to Illinois to Attend Auburn
Former East Carolina center Avery Jones has renounced his verbal pledge to Illinois to attend Auburn. Illinois head coach Bret Bielema tweets “College football is changing everyday. #NIL”.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
Cover Photo Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
January 10, 2023
Seven days from being scheduled to attend his first class at the University of Illinois, Avery Jones has decided to be at another place other than Champaign for the 2023 season.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Malik Elzy Updates His Decision with the IlliniGuys
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 10, 2023
Saturday on national television (NBC), the Fighting Illini received some great news in regard to their continued recruiting success.
The Trench Report: Mississippi State
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
January 9, 2022
I'm sure Illinois fans would have liked to finish the season with a win
The Farrell Files - Running Back Rumors
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 9, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this Farrell Files Illinois edition
Illini Veteran LT Julian Pearl Elects to Return For Sixth Season of College Football
Illinois left tackle Julian Pearl was named All-Big Ten honorable mention selection last month by both the coaches and media contingent inside the league.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 8, 2023
A multi-year starter at one of the most important offensive line positions has elected to return to Illinois for next season.
BREAKING NEWS - Illinois Lands Chicago Simeon Wide Receiver Malik Elzy
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 7, 2023
There is an old saying about striking while the iron is hot.
Illini OL Isaiah Adams Returning for 2023 Season
Isaiah Adams, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema’s latest junior college biggest success story in his overall pilgrimage to restore the Illini offensive line, is returning to college for the 2023 season.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
January 7, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Arguably the most physically punishing Illinois offensive lineman in the 2022 season is returning for his final year of eligibility.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Luke Altmyer
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Basketball Analyst
January 6, 2023
Illinois added its third four-star quarterback in two calendar years on Thursday as Luke Altmyer from Mississippi decided to join the trend of Mississippi natives coming to Champaign.
The Farrell Files - 2025s & Altmyer Fit
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 6, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
A couple of 2025 updates and why Luke Altmyer is a good fit for what Illinois wants to do in this Farrell Files Illini edition.
Wisconsin Prep Owen Strebig Excited to Visit Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
January 5, 2023
Owen Strebig, a 6-foot-7, 285-pound offensive tackle from Catholic Memorial High School
The Farrell Report - Post Bowl Moves
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
January 4, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
The Illini lost their bowl game to an inspired Mississippi State team 19-10 and now the focus is on the portal.
Sturdy's Takeaways: ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa
By Brad Sturdy - IlliniGuys Insider/Analyst
January 3, 2023
(Photos courtesy Steve Snider/IlliniGuys)
The Illini fell 19-10 to Mississippi State in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Monday in a game that they led for most of the afternoon before a couple of late scores flipped the script. The Bulldogs made numerous key plays late to set up a game winning field goal in the final seconds. The ‘desperado’ play by Illinois to end it led to a fumble return for a TD to give us the 19-10 final.
Isaiah Williams had 9 catches for 114 yards, while Tommy DeVito hit on 23-34 passes for 253 yards, but the Illini failed to convert a key 3rd down with 2 minutes to play and allowed 7 sacks and 10 tackles for loss.
Here’s what we saw…
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