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How A 30-Year-Old Handwritten Note Connects Bielema & the Ferentz Family

How A 30-Year-Old Handwritten Note Connects Bielema & the Ferentz Family

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema to his alma mater today with the mission of achieving Illinois’ first win in Iowa City since Nov. 6, 1999. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 18, 2023

CHAMPAIGN — Two men with Iowa ties will meet in Iowa City but for one it’s a return and the other it’s goodbye. 

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Illini at #16 Iowa Preview

Illini at #16 Iowa Preview

IlliniGuys Staff November 18, 2023 Illinois (5-5, 3-4 B1G) at […]

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Illini's Gabe Jacas Talks With IlliniGuys, Presented By HX Home Solutions

Illini's Gabe Jacas Talks With IlliniGuys, Presented By HX Home Solutions

(Editor's note:  Illini sophomore linebacker Gabe Jacas appears on […]

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Around The Big Ten - November 16th

Around The Big Ten - November 16th

If nothing else, the 2023 Michigan football season will […]

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Bielema Declines Naming Illini Starting QB For This Weekend at No. 16 Iowa

Bielema Declines Naming Illini Starting QB For This Weekend at No. 16 Iowa

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is confident that his coaches, players and staff all know the plan at quarterback in Iowa City this weekend. Will he share it before the 2:30 p.m. kickoff? No. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 16, 2023

CHAMPAIGN — If Bret Bielema has his way, we’ll all find out together who Illinois will start at the quarterback on Saturday at Iowa City.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Mario Sanders

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Mario Sanders

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

November 16, 2023

Mario Sanders picked the Illini over a couple of low major offers coming off the Illinois victory over Indiana Saturday.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Quinn Morris

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Quinn Morris

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

November 16, 2023

An Illinois high school prep has a scholarship offer from one of the nation's top teams in the country but does not have one from one of his favorite schools, Illinois. 

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The Trench Report: Indiana

The Trench Report: Indiana

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

November 15, 2023

Illinois racked up the most scrimmage yards they've ever had in a conference game. Their 662 yards gained made for a fun afternoon at Memorial Stadium and the memory of a lifetime for John Paddock. However, the Illini also allowed 451 yards, and their 139 penalty yards made this a much closer game than you'd think.

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Bielema on Sirius XM: Luke Altmyer Will Start vs. Iowa 

Bielema on Sirius XM: Luke Altmyer Will Start vs. Iowa 

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said on Sirius XM […]

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Ashton Hollins’ Journey On & Off Playing Field Prepared Him for Special Moments

Ashton Hollins’ Journey On & Off Playing Field Prepared Him for Special Moments

Redshirt freshman wide receiver Ashton Hollins trusted the long-term plan of the Illinois coaches in the recruiting process and saw that patience finally begin to pay off last weekend.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 15, 2023

CHAMPAIGN — Maybe the key for Ashton Hollins is what everybody initially thinks is incredibly difficult is just his normal life. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Juco WR Mario Sanders II Commits

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Juco WR Mario Sanders II Commits

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

November 15, 2023

The Fighting Illini are starting to look hard at the junior college route for players next year, while other programs still pursue the NCAA transfer portal.

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Illinois 48, Indiana 45 (OT) - Illini Film Review - Bad Blitzing, Poor Coverage & Even Worse Tackling

Illinois 48, Indiana 45 (OT) - Illini Film Review - Bad Blitzing, Poor Coverage & Even Worse Tackling

Neither team’s defense showcased many fundamentals in the 48-45 overtime win for Illinois on Saturday but the lack of tackling basics in Aaron Henry’s group was troubling. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 14, 2023

CHAMPAIGN — In his 65 years living on this planet, Matt Millen has seen a significant amount of football. 

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Illini Head Coach Bret Bielema Making No QB Decision & Stating Luke Altmyer Isn’t Fully Cleared Medically

Illini Head Coach Bret Bielema Making No QB Decision & Stating Luke Altmyer Isn’t Fully Cleared Medically

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema stated Monday afternoon that he and his staff haven’t officially made a decision which quarterback will start on Saturday for the Illini at No. 23 Iowa because Luke Altmyer still doesn’t have full medical clearance.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 13, 2023

CHAMPAIGN — As far as the head football coach at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is concerned, his program doesn’t yet have a quarterback question to answer. 

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Who to Start or Not to Start

Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Who to Start or Not to Start

Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Ca'Lil Valentine

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Ca'Lil Valentine

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

November 13, 2023

Champaign, Ill–The visitor list for the Indiana Hoosier-Illinois game was thin, but, according to several sources, that is a good thing because most of the recruits the Illini are pursuing will be competing in the state of Illinois playoffs.

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