The Farrell Files Illinois - Key 2027 Visitor & Illini DL vs B1G DLs
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
August 31, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a key 2027 visitor for Thursday night, rank DE Cameron Brooks vs the industry and show how the Illini DL stacks up against the Big Ten.
Illini Film Review - Illinois 45, Eastern Illinois 0 - So…let’s talk about Malik Elzy
Illinois sophomore wide receiver Malik Elzy had what could be a defining evening in every facet of his game as he begins his second year of college football.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 31, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The season opener of the 2024 season could be the moment most folks point toward when the career arc of Malik Elzy began to curve up at the collegiate level.
Where Was Terrance Brooks in the Illini’s 2024 Season Opener?
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema suggests in post-game media conference that key transfer portal addition needs to “continue to do things the right way and with consistency” to earn a starter role.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 30, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When asked about his program’s most impactful transfer portal additions in the offseason, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema did not confirm a reason for Terrance Brooks’ lack of playing time in the 2024 season opener on Thursday night.
Gabe Jacas’ Positional Versatility On Full Display in Season Opener vs. EIU
If the 45-0 win over Eastern Illinois is any evidence to the future plans, Illinois coaches are planning to line up third-year pass rusher Gabe Jacas in all kinds of ways.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 30, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Despite an announced crowd of 43,849 and a Big Ten Network audience all seeing Gabe Jacas consistently put his hand on the ground in a defensive lineman stance, his head coach wants everybody to believe nothing has changed.
Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Illini Do What They're Supposed to Do
Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular August 30, 2024 […]
Illini Find Week 1 Victories in a No-Win Situation
Against an overmatched in-state Football Championship Subdivision opponent, Illinois managed to leave the 2024 season-opener with a series of wins.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 29, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — While it’s historically a rare occurrence when Illinois football finds itself in a perceived no-win situation, Bret Bielema’s team left the 2024 season opener with multiple reasons to feel it was a productive outing.
IlliniGuys Predictions - Eastern Illinois at Illinois
August 29, 2024 Larry, Zain and Steve tied at […]
Sturdy's 5 Things I Need to See Tonight
Brad Sturdy, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular and Resident Illini Guru
August 29, 2024
There are five things that I need to see tonight. They are as follows:
1. Control of the LOS - Show me two lines that can dominate a lower-level opponent and create running lanes, protect the QB and stop the run.
Illini Football Game Preview - Inside the 20-year bond of Illini OC Barry Lunney & EIU Head Coach Chris Wilkerson
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. is the godfather of the son of Eastern Illinois head coach Chris Wilkerson.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 29, 2024
Eastern Illinois at Illinois
Date/Time/Place: Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024: 8 p.m. CST, Memorial Stadium, Champaign, Ill.
What Has Illinois Done in Preseason Camp to Eliminate 2023 Defensive Penalty Woes?
New Illinois defensive backs coach Corey Parker has been placing boxing gloves and oven mitts on the hands of his players in practice this month to resist the urge to grab and hold in coverage.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 29, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — There is one statistic Aaron Henry simply has never wanted to forget from the 2023 season.
NOTEBOOK: Miles Scott Likely Getting Defensive Green Dot Radio Communication
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema confirms the special teams kicking situation for the Illini’s 2024 season opener vs. Eastern Illinois on Thursday night.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 28, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illinois player who will start out hearing words directly from defensive coordinator Aaron Henry through his helmet will be Miles Scott.
“He doesn’t have a ceiling”: How Illini LT J.C. Davis Has Responded to Coaches’ Offseason Physicality Questions
The 2024 season is designed for J.C. Davis to instantly answer any preseason questions by his coaches over a lack of physicality in his play at left tackle.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A reasonable argument can be made for the arrival of J.C. Davis served as arguably the most important transfer portal addition of the offseason for Illinois.
Illini TE Nathan Guinn Withdraws from University & Football Program
Illinois is now down to just five healthy scholarship players in Robby Discher’s tight end room less than three days before the 2024 season opener against Eastern Illinois.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Nathan Guinn is no longer enrolled at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and therefore, is no longer a member of the Illini football roster.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Upcoming Visits, Ranking Giffin Rousseau & Illini O-Line vs B1G
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
August 27, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll have a couple more upcoming visit updates, rank 2025 commit OT Griffin Rousseau vs the industry and tell you now the Illini OL stacks up against the rest of the Big Ten this season.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Indianapolis Safety Robert Reddick Excited for Upcoming Visit to Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 27, 2024
Champaign, IL – On September 7th, the Fighting Illini will host the 22nd-ranked Kansas Jayhawks in what is expected to be a significant game for Illinois. It’s scheduled for 6:00 p.m. CT on FS1, this will present an opportunity for the Illini to showcase their improvement the past four years under coach Bret Bielema. Now is the time to maintain fan enthusiasm, and, most importantly, impress potential recruits.
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