Illinois Survived The 11 a.m. Sleeper with the Style & Grace of Everybody Else
Every power program in college football has the sleepy, unmotivated and lackluster 11 a.m. trap game to survive. In 2024, Illinois is no different and that should be celebrated.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 14, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Congratulations, Illinois. You’ve moved even closer and closer to big boy status of college football.
Illini Overpower Central Michigan For 1st 3-0 Start Since 2011
September 14, 2025 (Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics) CHAMPAIGN, […]
Ked's Gameday Recruits: Football and Basketball Focus at Central Michigan
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 14, 2024
Champaign, IL – The Fighting Illini football program takes on the Central Michigan Chippewas today. Last week, we provided updates on the football recruits visiting campus. This week, we have the opportunity to speak with both football and potential basketball recruits.
IlliniGuys Predictions - Central Michigan at Illinois
September 14, 2024 The Illini upset then #19 Kansas […]
Why Illini Coaches & Players Believe Turnovers Are Not Random But Practiced Behavior
Through two weeks into the 2024 season, Illinois is […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Barrington's Owen Fors Enjoys Illinois Visit More Than Coaches Could Imagine
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Recruiting Director
September 13, 2024
Champaign, IL — One thing is certain when talking to Owen Fors, a 6-foot-4, 280-pound offensive lineman: his time at Illinois has been memorable, both before and after the game.
The Farrell Files Illinois - An Interesting New Offer
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
September 13, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files, I’ll talk an interesting new offer and rank DB Xanai Scott vs the industry.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Casey Thomann Returns to Illinois Campus for Another Visit
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 12, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, IL – Casey Thomann, a 6-foot-7, 280-pound offensive tackle from Olney, Illinois, is back on Illinois' campus once again.
Could The Big Win vs. Kansas Result in Bielema’s Illini Getting Second Looks From Prospects?
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema suggests he and his staff are getting more intense looks from recruits either in high school or possibly entering the transfer portal that had previously rejected the Illini.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 12, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Following a huge win over then-No. 19 Kansas, Bret Bielema’s phone exploded with calls, text messages and instant messages on social media from all corners of the nation.
A Deep Look at Illinois’ Deep Looks: An Inside Review at Why the Long Passing Game Currently Flourishes at Illinois in 2024
From a newfound confident returning quarterback to a veteran group of receivers, Illinois has one of the more efficient deep passing games just two weeks into the 2024 season.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 12, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In less than a calendar year, Illinois has gone from one of the worst at a deep passing game to one of the most efficient in the same statistical category.
So, the question that is begged is: What changed? The answer is well, everything.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Jacob Alexander Updates His Recruitment
Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting September 11, […]
The Farrell Files Illinois - How Kansas Win Impacts Recruiting
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
September 11, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll give my thoughts on how the Kansas win impacts recruiting and rank DB Andre Lovett vs the industry.
Sturdy's Soliloquy: 2-0 Feels Good
Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuys Insider & Co-Host of IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & Big Sports Radio
September 11, 2024
It’s not very often that the Illini start a season 2-0 in football, and even more rare for them to do it while beating a ranked opponent. The Illini have done just that and sit at #26 in the AP Poll this week after their win over #19 Kansas. Here are some deep thoughts:
Be My Valentine: Illini Freshman RB Ca'Lil Valentine’s Late-Game Runs Leads Illinois Over Kansas
Despite not being the talk of preseason camp, Illinois freshman tailback Ca'Lil Valentine proved to be a big factor in the Illini’s 23-17 victory over then-No. 19 Kansas last weekend.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 10, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In a blowout victory over Eastern Illinois in his college football debut, Ca'Lil Valentine had just six snaps of action and four carries to run out the clock while the score was already 45-0.
Whitman & Bielema Believe Illini’s Should Be In Future 12-Team CFP Contention
Josh Whitman and Bret Bielema are both in sync on the idea that Illinois should have among its program goals to be in the mix for a 12-team College Football Playoff berth.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 10, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — According to both men, there is rarely a day that goes by where Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman and Illini head football coach Bret Bielema don’t talk.
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