Bret Bielema’s Culture Building Showed in His Absence Saturday
Even without its first-year head coach, Illinois played like it more than belonged on a field against a Big Ten West power. Something they haven’t bragged in past years.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 21, 2021
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Look, I wanted to know how this plan would work for Illinois without Bret Bielema.
Mike Cagley's Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Iowa "Measuring Tape" Reveals Much
Mike Cagley, IlliniGuy November 21, 2021 The Illini traveled […]
Illini’s Offense Races to 10-0 Lead & Vanishes
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Illini Start Strong, But Come Up Short In Loss to #18 Hawkeyes
IlliniGuys Staff November 20, 2021 (Cover photo courtesy Hawk […]
Game Preview: Where Do Illini Coaches Believe This Illinois-Iowa Matchup Be Won? Second Down
While first down gets a lot of attention and third down is statistically tracked, Bret Bielema & Ryan Walters know second down is where this Illini defense makes plays.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 20, 2021
Game Preview: Illinois at No. 17 Iowa
Date/Time/Place: Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021: 1 p.m. CST, Kinnick Stadium (Iowa City, Iowa).
Football Recruiting Spotlight on TJ Griffin
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
November 11, 2021
Illinois added its second defensive commitment in two days with TJ Griffin from Palos Hills Stagg High School as the staff has gotten busy recruiting during the bye week.
Meet The New (Temporary) Boss...Illini Acting Head Coach George McDonald
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema confirmed Tuesday evening he is currently in isolation as he begins the medical protocols after testing positive for coronavirus.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 18, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Fans of the Illinois football program should obviously be familiar with the acting head coach of their favorite team this weekend.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Denmark OL Moller talks about recruiting
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
November 16, 2021
The Fighting Illini football program is taking its recruiting pitch to a new level, crossing the pond for a potential recruit.
Bielema Tested Positive For COVID-19 Monday Evening; Illini Head Coach Currently in Isolation
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema confirmed Tuesday evening he is currently in isolation as he begins the medical protocols after testing positive for coronavirus.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 16, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Bret Bielema confirmed Tuesday evening he is currently in isolation as he begins the medical protocols after testing positive for coronavirus.
BREAKING NEWS: Illini Head Coach Bret Bielema Tests Positive For COVID-19; Will Not Travel With Illini to Iowa This Weekend
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has tested positive for […]
Illinois Agrees to Multi-Year Extension With Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters
Illinois announced a new three-year contract extension for defensive […]
Recruiting: Illini Commit T.J. Griffin Talks To IlliniGuys
Each year in college football, there is a great story where some team will have a hidden gem, which means the coaching staff defied the star system and saw talent.
That is the case with the most recent Illinois commit T.J. Griffin. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound defensive back was recently offered by Illinois and he proudly accepted it and is ready to let people know who he is.
Recruiting: Spotlight on Terrell Jones
Illinois added its first in-season commitment Monday with Terrell Jones from football powerhouse Hoover, Alabama. Jones is a late blooming defensive end who fills a real hole in this year's recruiting class after the loss of defensive end Brian Allen. And, while I was disappointed to lose a solid player in Allen, I think Illinois came out on top with his replacement in Jones.
What does he bring to the Orange and Blue?
The Trench Report: Minnesota
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
November 9, 2021
If you've been reading this report through the year, then this week's big win over Minnesota shouldn't have been a big surprise.
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