Ked's Recruiting Roundup - The Cannon Trophy is on the Line Saturday between Purdue and Illinois, and So are Recruits
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 7, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, IL. – Trophy games might seem like a thing of the past, but don’t tell that to the Illinois football coaches. When the Purdue Boilermakers visit Memorial Stadium this Saturday, the coveted Cannon Trophy will be on the line.
Heat Checks & Hail Marys – Alabama's Coaching Choice and the Benefits of Realignment
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
The Farrell Files Illinois - An Interesting 2025 Offer
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
October 5, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a very interesting 2025 offer in a few ways and how the projected roster limits have things in flux.
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti Confirms Meeting in Nashville With Big Ten & SEC Leadership
The commissioners and athletics directors of the two most powerful leagues in college athletics will meet next week in Nashville to discuss a variety of topics including a possible scheduling alliance in multiple sports.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Discussions among the two commissioners and all of the athletics directors in the two most powerful conferences in college athletics will involve a possible scheduling alliance in multiple sports between the Big Ten Conference and Southeastern Conference.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Nick Hankins Thrilled with Illinois Football Offer
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 3, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, IL. — Nick Hankins, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound cornerback from Belleville, Ill., is riding high after receiving an offer from the University of Illinois this week.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Wide Receiver Kade Smith ‘Surprised’ by Illinois Offer This Week
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
October 2, 2024
Champaign, IL - While the Illinois football team is on a bye week to recover from minor injuries and prepare for their upcoming game against the Purdue Boilermakers, the recruiting team has been busy securing future talent.
Illini Using Bye Week to Alleviate Pass Protection Issues
Following the 21-7 loss at Penn State, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said everything in the pass protection and blitz recognition would be evaluated during this bye week.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In the immediate media conference following the 21-7 loss at Penn State, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said wasn’t sure how many times quarterback Luke Altmyer was sacked.
And that’s what the genesis of the problem right there.
Red Grange Symposium, Memorial Stadium Rededication Events Announced
Illinois Athletics October 1, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois has […]
The Farrell Files Illinois, "Fallout" from the Penn State Loss
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
October 1, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the fallout from the Penn State loss, a big-time prospect they are looking to flip, rank ATH Jershaun Newton against the industry.
Penn State Proves Bigger, Faster, and Stronger at This Point
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 30, 2024
Champaign, IL – Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema and his staff have significantly upgraded their roster through high school recruiting and the transfer portal. Yet, the Illini still found themselves overpowered in their recent matchup against Penn State.
The Trench Report: Penn State
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst September 30, 2024 I […]
Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Illini vs Penn State, B1G Football Team Tiers & Is Curt Cignetti Too Good for Indiana's Good
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
Illinois Remain Ranked After Narrow Penn State Loss
Illinois Athletics September 29, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Following […]
Illini’s End-of-Half Comedy of Errors Result in Momentum-Changing Moment
In a 7-7 game near the end of the first half, Illinois had the ball on first-and-goal from the Penn State 2-yard-line when everything that could go wrong did in a big way for the Illini.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 29, 2024
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Bret Bielema knows the turning point of his team’s 21-7 loss.
Development Steps Are Being Taken but Not Skipped: Illini See Difference in Top 10 Elite
The 21-7 loss at No. 9 Penn State showed how Illinois the gap between good and elite on Saturday night. Specifically, Illinois learned going from below average to elite doesn’t happen.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 29, 2024
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In the development of major conference football programs, steps are taken but rarely skipped. And Illinois is no different.
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