Football

An open date week usually means a massive amount of recruiting for assistant coaches. Illinois was no different…except for the two coordinators. Illinois head coach Bret Bielema detailed why. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 8, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Immediately following the loss at Penn State, all of the Illinois coaches planned to see several players & games in multiple states representing a currently ranked 4-1 football team. 

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert

October 8, 2024

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a huge decommitment from another Big Ten program and how it impacts Illinois and what this weekend’s game can mean to recruiting.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

Illinois Athletics October 1, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois has […]

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.

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.

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst September 30, 2024 I […]

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

Illinois Athletics September 29, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Following […]