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Xavier Scott Earns National Player of the Week Honors

Illinois Athletics September 10, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois cornerback Xavier […]

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois had JJ Finch on campus for Saturday's upset win over Kansas

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 10, 2024

Champaign, IL. – JJ Finch, a three-star recruit from Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, was one of several high-profile recruits visiting Illinois this past weekend. Although Finch’s current rankings may not fully reflect his talent and offer list, he is the top-ranked player in Indiana for the Class of 2026.

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X Marks the Spot: Xavier Scott Named Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week

Illinois third-year defensive back Xavier Scott’s development may properly define the Illini’s mentality as a developmental program.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 10, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — For Xavier Scott, seeing really is believing.

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The Trench Report: Kansas

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

September 9, 2024

This one will always be known as the "Xavier Scott game". Illinois got a huge win on Saturday in Illinois' first sellout win in the last 8 attempts.

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Xavier Scott Named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

Illinois Athletics September 9, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois cornerback Xavier […]

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Illini Film Review - Illinois 23, No. 19 Kansas 17 - How Aaron Henry Won Round 2 vs. Jayhawks

We look at how Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry was able to change the picture pre and post-snap for Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 9, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The 365-day turnaround from how Kansas took advantage of an opposing play-caller in his third game calling the Illinois defense to get a win last season to Aaron Henry figuring a plan in January and tweaking that plan at halftime to get a win in 2024 is nearly mesmerizing if it wasn’t reality.

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“It’s a long time coming”: Why Bret Bielema’s Creation of a Saturday Night ‘Moment’ May Live Forever

1,358 days ago, Bret Bielema was hired to become the 26th head coach in Illini football history and in his 39th game, his team created an history moment that eventually program turnarounds point towards.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 9, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The first word Bret Bielema used in the post-game locker room Saturday night to describe what his players, coaches and himself had just accomplished was “earned”.

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Illinois Football PFF Grades

IlliniGuys Staff September 8, 2024 Here are graphics depicting […]

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Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Illini Season Hit the "Up" Button & Elevator is Rising

Mike Cagley, Co-Host IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & Big Sports […]

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Illini Defense Propels Upset Win Over #19 Kansas, 23-17

By IlliniGuys Staff September 7, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - […]

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Ked's - Kansas GameDay Recruits

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

September 7, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – It's primetime, it's on FS1, it's sold out, and it's an orange-out tonight at Memorial Stadium. The Fighting Illini are set to face the 19th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks in a highly anticipated matchup.

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Illini Game Preview: Revenge Game vs. No. 19 Kansas Looms Large For Illini’s 2024 Season

Several key players on this 2024 Illinois roster remember […]

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Illini 2025 QB Commit Carson Boyd Shows Quarterback Mentality in Front of Central Illinois Crowd

In a 28-10 win over Illinois Class 4A powerhouse Rochester, Carson Boyd showed natural athleticism and natural leadership at the quarterback position.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

September 7, 2024

ROCHESTER, Ill. — If you didn’t know the young man better, one might actually use the noun of boredom to describe the playing mentality of Carson Boyd.

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