Illinois Remain Ranked After Narrow Penn State Loss
Illinois Athletics September 29, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Following […]
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.
Watch: Illini coach Bret Bielema's postgame Penn State presser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPj1Do8_vnY
#9 Penn State's Defense Stops 19th Ranked Illini, 21-7
By IlliniGuys Staff September 28, 2024 (Cover photo courtesy […]
Game Preview - Round Two of Illini DC Aaron Henry vs. Penn State OC Andy Kotelnicki
After the blowout loss at Kansas last season, Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry and the transformative Illini defensive returners get another shot at offensive play-caller Andy Kotelnicki.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 28, 2024
No. 19 Illinois at No. 9 Penn State
Date/Time/Place: Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024: 6:30 p.m. CST, Beaver Stadium, University Park, Penn.
Surface: Grass
Capacity: 106,572
Records: Illinois 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten; Penn State 3-0, 0-0 in Big Ten
Betting Line: Penn State by 18
Series notes: Penn State leads 21-6 and has won four of the last five matchups. In 2023, the Nittany Lions earned a 30-13 victory in Champaign. Penn State forced five takeaways, including four interceptions and a fumble. Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton each scored on rushing touchdowns, while Trey Potts threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Warren.
TV: NBC; Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), and Kathryn Tappen (reporter)
Radio (Illinois): Brian Barnhart (play-by-play), Kevin Mitchell (analyst), Michael Martin (sideline), and Steve Kelly (pre/half/post). The broadcast can be heard live on TuneIn online radio, SiriusXM, the SiriusXM App, and at FightingIllini.com/live.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Gentlemen go to your corners, ring the bell and start round two of Aaron Henry vs. Andy Kotelnicki.
IlliniGuys Predictions - Illinois at Penn State
September 28, 2024 The Illini move to a perfect […]
Altmyer’s Revenge Game in Nittany Lions Den
One year ago, Luke Altmyer tossed four interceptions and was pulled in the fourth quarter of a loss against Penn State. In 2024, the Illinois quarterback gets his second chance.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Luke Altmyer might always remember how he was feeling in the evening after the 30-13 loss to Penn State.
His head coach knew what his quarterback was thinking too.
The Farrell Files Illinois - How a Win Over Penn State Could Impact Illini Recruiting
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
September 27, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a key 2026 QB target, how a win over Penn State could impact recruiting and rank DB Robert Jones vs the industry.
Why Illini Coaches & Players Believe DT TeRah Edwards is “the most unselfish player on the roster”
Illinois defensive tackle TeRah Edwards has played the third-most snaps of any interior defensive lineman in the Big Ten Conference this season.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 26, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — TeRah Edwards sounds like a young man who knows exactly the job he signed up for on the football field.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Griffin Rousseau Knew After Watching Illinois This Spring They Would Be Good
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 25, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Griffin Rousseau knew back in January where he wanted to take his talents at the next level. Head coach Bret Bielema and offensive line coach Bart Miller from Illinois did what they needed to land him.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Football Recruits Taking Notice of Illinois’ Success
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
September 24, 2024
Champaign, IL — Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema knows when momentum is on your side, it’s time to capitalize — especially when it comes to recruiting. After big wins, he’s mentioned more than once that it’s time to get on the phone and talk to recruits.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Impact of the Nebraska Win & 2026 Target Updates
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
September 24, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the impact of the win against Nebraska, rank DB Desmond Straughton against the industry and a few updates on some top targets in 2026.
Illini Film Review: Illinois 31, Nebraska 24 (OT) - Welcome to a Very Different Luke Altmyer in 2024
Illinois second year starting quarterback Luke Altmyer’s obvious and subtle body language was so different Friday night in Lincoln, Nebraska leading to his best performance in an Illini jersey.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
September 23, 2024
LINCOLN, Neb. — Luke Altmyer went into a different mental and emotional mode on Friday night inside Memorial Stadium at Nebraska.
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