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Confusing the Cornhuskers: Illini Defense Shows Multiple Looks Outplays Scott Frost’s Offense

Confusing the Cornhuskers: Illini Defense Shows Multiple Looks Outplays Scott Frost’s Offense

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Got to Give the People What They Want: Bielema Knew What Illini Fans Wanted In His Debut

Got to Give the People What They Want: Bielema Knew What Illini Fans Wanted In His Debut

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Illini team up to thump Nebraska 30-22 to open the Bret Bielema era

Illini team up to thump Nebraska 30-22 to open the Bret Bielema era

IlliniGuys.com staff August 28, 2021 Backup quarterback Art Sitkowski […]

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How Joliet Catholic’s “Swiss Army Knife” Malachi Hood Was Exactly What Illinois Needed in a Linebacker Prospect 

How Joliet Catholic’s “Swiss Army Knife” Malachi Hood Was Exactly What Illinois Needed in a Linebacker Prospect 

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“I just wanted to find a coach who wanted me”: Why 2022 Commit Jordan Anderson Feels He’s the Perfect Tailback for Bret Bielema’s Illini

“I just wanted to find a coach who wanted me”: Why 2022 Commit Jordan Anderson Feels He’s the Perfect Tailback for Bret Bielema’s Illini

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IlliniGuys Nebraska-Illinois Predictions

IlliniGuys Nebraska-Illinois Predictions

It's the beginning of the Bielema Era for IlliniNation. […]

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GAME PREVIEW: Why the Philosophies of Illinois’ Bret Bielema & Nebraska’s Scott Frost Could Meet in the Middle Saturday

GAME PREVIEW: Why the Philosophies of Illinois’ Bret Bielema & Nebraska’s Scott Frost Could Meet in the Middle Saturday

Fans might be surprised to see Frost’s offense slow […]

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Illini Preparing a New Look Calvin Avery in 2021 on the Outside And Inside His Body

Illini Preparing a New Look Calvin Avery in 2021 on the Outside And Inside His Body

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IlliniGuys Football Camp Position Preview: Quarterback

IlliniGuys Football Camp Position Preview: Quarterback

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Bielema Instrumental in New Helmet Design For 2021 Opener vs. Nebraska

Bielema Instrumental in New Helmet Design For 2021 Opener vs. Nebraska

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst August 26, […]

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IlliniGuys Football Camp Position Preview: Defensive Tackle

IlliniGuys Football Camp Position Preview: Defensive Tackle

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IlliniGuys 2021 Illinois Week 1 Depth Chart Analysis

IlliniGuys 2021 Illinois Week 1 Depth Chart Analysis

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst August 25, […]

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Too Much Change for Brandon Peters to Focus on 2020 Success vs. Cornhuskers

Too Much Change for Brandon Peters to Focus on 2020 Success vs. Cornhuskers

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst August 25, […]

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The Big Ten-ACC-Pac 12 ‘Alliance’ Has No Current Coherent Leadership, Plan of Action and Needs Immediate Help

The Big Ten-ACC-Pac 12 ‘Alliance’ Has No Current Coherent Leadership, Plan of Action and Needs Immediate Help

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IlliniGuys Football Camp Position Preview: Running Back

IlliniGuys Football Camp Position Preview: Running Back

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Corey Patterson says he has the best problem any football coach could ever dream of.

Patterson’s task in this 2021 season as the Illinois running backs coach is keeping five talented tailbacks happy with their playing time and production levels despite the logical assumption that not all of them will receive an equal share of opportunities. 

“It’s a great problem to have and I’m excited about that problem,” Patterson said. “I’m looking forward to that problem.” 

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