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Football Recruiting Spotlight: Guy to Keep an “I” on - Austin Siereveld

Football Recruiting Spotlight: Guy to Keep an “I” on - Austin Siereveld

Kirkland Chappell, IlliniGuys Football Writer

November 3, 2021

On Tuesday, November 2, Illini Tight Ends Coach Ben Miller reached out and extended an offer to class of 2023 Offensive Tackle Austin Siereveld.

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The Trench Report: Rutgers

The Trench Report: Rutgers

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Mike Cagley's Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Hoops & Gridiron Double Edition - Rutgers Defeat and IUP Exhibition Win

Mike Cagley's Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Hoops & Gridiron Double Edition - Rutgers Defeat and IUP Exhibition Win

Mike Cagley, IlliniGuy October 31, 2021 Heat Checks Coach […]

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Another Scarlet Letter: Illini Physically Dominated in Deflating Loss to Rutgers

Another Scarlet Letter: Illini Physically Dominated in Deflating Loss to Rutgers

Illinois was physically dominated by Rutgers team that came […]

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Illini offense disappears as Rutgers steals 20-14 victory

Illini offense disappears as Rutgers steals 20-14 victory

IlliniGuys.com Staff October 30, 2021 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -  A […]

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Rutgers-Illinois Game Preview

Rutgers-Illinois Game Preview

In 2019, Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano was the boss of Illinois head coach Bret Bielema for just a little more than two months with the NFL’s New England Patriots. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 30, 2021

Game Preview: Rutgers at Illinois

Date/Time/Place: Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021: 11 a.m. CST, Memorial Stadium

Surface: Field Turf

Capacity: 60,670 

Records: Illinois 3-5, 2-3 in Big Ten in 2021; 2-6 in 2020; Rutgers 3-4, 0-4 in Big Ten in 2021; 3-6 in 2020.

Betting Line: Rutgers by 1.5

Series notes: Illinois leads the all-time series 5-2, including 4-1 since Rutgers joined the Big Ten. The Illini have beaten Rutgers three straight times and are 2-1 against Rutgers in Champaign.

TV: BTN;  Jeff Levering (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (analyst), and Elise Menaker (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.

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IlliniGuys - Illini vs Rutgers Predictions

IlliniGuys - Illini vs Rutgers Predictions

The Illini had an off-week after the 24-0 thrashing […]

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Illini Football Feature on 'Barge Package' of 9 OL

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. 

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Illini Film Review at Penn State

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. 

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Matt Stevens Top 25 Ballot: Where Head-To-Head Still Matters 

Matt Stevens Top 25 Ballot: Where Head-To-Head Still Matters 

IlliniGuys.com football beat writer/analyst Matt Stevens does not have […]

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Trench Report - Penn State

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.

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QB Artur Sitkowski Out Of Remainder Of 2021 Season With Broken Arm

QB Artur Sitkowski Out Of Remainder Of 2021 Season With Broken Arm

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Football Recruiting Spotlight - The 2022 High School Commits

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.

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Mike Cagley's Heat Checks and Hail Marys - The Double Feature Edition - Football's 9 OT Victory & a Stellar Basketball Exhibition

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 […]

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Recruiting: Chicago Marist 2022 4-star LB Jimmy Rolder Highly Considering Being a Dual-Sport Athlete at Illinois

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 […]

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