Illini Football Feature on 'Barge Package' of 9 OL
First-year Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has officially brought his jumbo formation from his time at Arkansas and Wisconsin that features nine offensive lineman.
Matt Stevens, Illinois Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- As ESPN play-by-play announcer rightfully noted during the broadcast of the Illinois nine-overtime victory at Penn State, Bret Bielema is insistent to prove “this is your grandfather’s Big Ten” in 2021.
Illini Film Review at Penn State
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Beyond the record-setting nine overtimes and the upset win over a Top 10 opponent on the road, Illinois proved Saturday its defense has a present and at the same time, maybe more importantly, a future.
Matt Stevens Top 25 Ballot: Where Head-To-Head Still Matters
IlliniGuys.com football beat writer/analyst Matt Stevens does not have […]
Trench Report - Penn State
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
October 26, 2021
This is such an incredible contrast compared to the last time I sat down to write a trench report.
QB Artur Sitkowski Out Of Remainder Of 2021 Season With Broken Arm
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Football Recruiting Spotlight - The 2022 High School Commits
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
October 25, 2021
I thought I'd give Illini nation a bit of an update on the current Illini commitments. I know no one is thrilled with the way the 2021 season is going, so the best thing we can do is look for grains of hope for the future.
Mike Cagley's Heat Checks and Hail Marys - The Double Feature Edition - Football's 9 OT Victory & a Stellar Basketball Exhibition
Mike Cagley, IlliniGuy October 24, 2021 Today is a […]
Recruiting: Chicago Marist 2022 4-star LB Jimmy Rolder Highly Considering Being a Dual-Sport Athlete at Illinois
2022 Four-star linebacker Jimmy Rolder from Chicago Marist High […]
Bielema Picks Up Program-Defining Win At No. 7 Penn State
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema hopes his 100th career win is a program-building victory for his football program.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 23, 2021
Bret Bielema is certainly hoping his 100th career victory will mean more in a bigger picture sense years from now.
Illini Score Upset of #7 Penn State In Record-Setting 9 OT thriller
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Isaiah Williams “Just Scratching the Surface” of Personal Expectations in Transition to Wide Receiver
Despite easily being Illinois’ leader in catches and yards, the first seven games of Isaiah Williams haven’t met his own high expectations bar.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 23, 2021
Game Preview: Illinois at No. 7 Penn State
Date/Time/Place: Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021: 11 a.m. CST, Beaver Stadium.
Surface: Grass
Capacity: 106,572
Records: Illinois 2-5, 1-3 in Big Ten in 2021; 2-6 in 2020; Penn State 5-1, 2-1 in Big Ten in 2021; 4-5 in 2020.
Betting Line: Penn State by 23.
Series notes: Penn State has won 20 times in the 25-game series between the two schools. The last Illinois victory was 2014 when Tim Beckman’s squad defeated Penn State 16-14.
TV: ABC; Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Dan Orlovsky (analyst), and Kris Budden (reporter).
Radio (Illinois): Brian Barnhart (PBP), Martin O'Donnell (analysis) & Steve Kelly (Pre/HT/Post) » The broadcast can be heard live on TuneIn online radio, Sirius/ XM satellite radio & SiriusXM Internet and at FightingIllini.com.
IlliniGuys - Illini vs Penn State Predictions
The Illini had an off-week after the 24-0 thrashing […]
Unpacking Bret Bielema’s Roster Comments Requires What He Didn’t Receive - Context
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema believes local and national […]
Recruiting: 2022 tight end prospect to follow Illini on the road
The world of recruiting changes every day; you never know what you are going to get from a player, coach, or parent.
Chris Stinson, a 6-foot-5 tight end from West Aurora, Illinois, class of 2022, received an offer from the Fighting Illini. That part is all normal, but this weekend Illinois travels to Penn State for an 11 a.m. kickoff. Stinson said he is going to make that trip to Happy Valley to watch Illinois.
Bielema Confirms QB Brandon Peters Medically Cleared For Penn State Game
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