Bielema on Sirius XM: Luke Altmyer Will Start vs. Iowa
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said on Sirius XM […]
Bielema on Sirius XM: Luke Altmyer Will Start vs. Iowa
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said on Sirius XM […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Who to Start or Not to Start
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
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.
COLUMN: Illinois 48, Indiana 45 (OT) - Does Bielema Have An Upcoming No-Lose QB Decision?
As he faces his alma mater next weekend, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema must decide between Luke Altmyer or John Paddock. And he may soon learn either decision has a lot of merit.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
November 12, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN — In his 11-minute post-game media session, Bret Bielema knew the quarterback question was coming.
The Illinois third-year was asked how he’s going to handle his quarterback room after John Paddock’s record-setting 507-yard passing performance and Luke Altmyer being medically cleared for contact late Friday but too late to make him active against Indiana on Saturday.
Illinois 48, Indiana 45 (OT) - How Illini WR Isaiah Willaims Has Become “A Quarterback’s Dream”
On day where he finishes with 207 all-purpose yards, Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams is now second in Illinois history in career receptions with 200.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
November 11, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN — In early May 2021, Isaiah Williams elected to move to a brand new positional group of wide receiver.
In early November 2023, the same player has now found himself to be second all-time in career receptions in University of Illinois football history. The only more productive pass-catcher in Illini history is College Football Hall of Fame selection and former two-time All-American David Williams.
In the 48-45 overtime victory over Indiana Saturday, Isaiah Williams made it back-to-back weekends with a game-winning touchdown catch. Both game-winning scores, the deep ball at Minnesota and the quick strike in overtime over Indiana, were the product of Williams trusting his new quarterback and his instincts after having started as a quarterback for the first 19 years of his life.
Paddock's Career Day Lifts Illini Over Hoosiers
By IlliniGuys Staff
November 11, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Walk-on John Paddock threw for a career-high 507 yards and 4 touchdowns in his 1st start as an Illini to engineer a 48-45 OT win over Indiana Saturday afternoon.
IlliniGuys Predictions - Indiana at Illinois
November 11, 2023 Pretty good week based on the […]
Breaking: Altmyer Out, Paddock To Start At QB For Illini
By IlliniGuys Staff November 11, 2023 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Bielema Confident Altmyer Can Start vs. Indiana Without Practice If Given Medical Clearance
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said he would feel fine in the 10th game of this season starting Luke Altmyer against Indiana despite the 21-year-old not being fully active for practice all week.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 11, 2023
Indiana at Illinois
Date/Time/Place: Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023: 11 a.m. CST, Memorial Stadium, Champaign
Surface: Field Turf
Capacity: 60,670
Records: Illinois 4-5, 2-4 in Big Ten; Indiana 3-6, 1-5 in Big Ten
Betting Line: Illinois by 7
Series notes: Illinois leads the all-time series 45-25-3. Illinois leads 29-9 in games located in Champaign but have lost the last four in the series. The only time Illini head coach Bret Bielema has ever lost to Indiana was last year’s 23-20 victory for the Hoosiers on Sept. 2.
TV: Big Ten Network; Connor Onion (play-by-play), Matt Millen (color analyst) and Elise Menaker (sideline reporter)
Radio (Illinois): Brian Barnhart (PBP), Martin O'Donnell (analysis), Michael Martin (sidelines) & Steve Kelly (Pre/HT/Post) » The broadcast can be heard live on TuneIn online radio, SiriusXM (138/195), SiriusXM App, and at FightingIllini.com.
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CHAMPAIGN — In the mind of his head coach, by the time the calendar flips to November, Luke Altmyer’s practice time becomes less and less relevant to whether he can start and play in a game.
Big Ten Suspends Michigan Head Coach Jim Harbaugh For Remainder of 2023 Season
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh has been suspended by […]
Bret Bielema on Michigan Staff Members Scouting Illini Home Games: ‘It’s sickening, it’s disgusting’
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema views reports of Michigan personnel scouting games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign before their 2022 contest as ‘sickening’ and ‘disgusting’ behavior.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois head coach Bret Bielema wanted to make it very clear he’s not happy about the idea of University of Michigan football personnel being at Memorial Stadium to scout games.