Why Pat Farrell Could Be the Illini’s “Secret Weapon” at Defensive Line in 2024
Illinois redshirt freshman Pat Farrell has gone from a 235-pound prospect from the Chicago Catholic League to a needed contributor in Terrance Jamison’s defensive line room in 2024.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 21, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Terrance Jamison doesn’t need a lot of time to come up with unknown names in his positional room who could have a major impact on the upcoming 2024 season.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Key Visitor for Kansas Game
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
August 20, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at another key visitor for the Kansas game, rank WR Brayden Trimble vs the industry as see now the 2024 team stacks up against the Big Ten at RB.
‘Collin Dixon’s best is more than enough’ - Illini Youthful WR Attacking 2024 Preseason Camp
Illinois redshirt freshman wide receiver Collin Dixon is embracing the mentality inside new position coach Justin Stepp’s meeting room that consistency more than spectacular will get playing time.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 19, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Collin Dixon isn’t doing many spectacular things to catch the eyes of his coaches during this last month of preseason camp.
Illini’s Jackson Buchanan’s U.S. Amateur Run Ends With Semifinal Loss
Illinois golfer Jackson Buchanan never grabs lead in a […]
Practice Report No. 6: A Redshirt Freshman WR Emerges in First-Team Offense & 7th-Year DL Finds His Role
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 17, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Good early Saturday evening as we welcome you back to the IlliniGuys.com football practice reports.
Miles Scott Trying to Emulate Former Captain Roommates Isaiah Williams & Keith Randolph
In less than two years, Illinois defensive back Miles Scott has gone from walk-on wide receiver to a scholarship captain on the 2024 squad.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 17, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It wasn’t like Miles Scott rarely got the opportunity to see first-hand what was required to be a team captain on the football roster at the University of Illinois.
The Farrell Files Illinois - 2027 LT to Watch, Combo Deal at TE & More
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
August 16, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a 2027 OL to watch, a combo deal at TE, rank RB Cedric Wyche II versus the industry and start my positional rankings for the 2024 season with QB.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Nasir Rankin, one of the top 2026 Chicago prospects, is vastly underrated but has seven offers
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 16, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, IL. — Sometimes the recruiting gurus miss, and right now, it’s happening to Morgan Park’s Nasir Rankin, a 6-foot-1, 160-pound wide receiver. Rankin, a 2026 prospect, recently visited Illinois.
Bret Bielema Notebook on Wednesday’s Closed Preseason Scrimmage
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema told us what transpired during the closed preseason scrimmage inside Memorial Stadium on Wednesday night.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 15, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois conducted its second and final closed scrimmage of the preseason on Wednesday night inside Memorial Stadium and fourth-year head coach Bret Bielema gave his notes on what happened....
Illinois Football Names Six Team Captains for 2024 Season
(From Illinois Sports Information Office) August 15, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, […]
Grange's Legendary Performance in the 1924 Dedication Game
Illinois Athletics August 15, 2024 On Oct. 18, 1924, […]
Memorial Stadium’s Rededication Plans Announced
Illinois Athletics August 15, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Exactly 100 […]
How Does the Illini’s Injury-Plagued Running Back Room in 2023 Translate to 2024?
The lesson Illinois running back Thad Ward took from the multiple injuries involved in his positional group in 2023 is remembering to keep personal attention to everybody.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 14, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Thad Ward is approaching 19 years as an assistant coach in college football. Bret Bielema is entering his 16th season as a head coach at a power conference program.
And neither of these men say they can remember a year being a part of a position group so badly ravaged by injuries as what transpired inside the running back room during Illinois’ 2023 season.
Practice Report No. 5 (Practice No. 13): More Illini Injury News & WR Versatility Being Tested
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 13, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Good afternoon and we can welcome back to the IlliniGuys.com football practice reports. I do believe I’ve missed doing them this month as much as you, the loyal consumer, has missed receiving them.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Upcoming Visits & 2025 QB Ratings
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
August 13, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at some key upcoming visits and start to see where I rank the 2025 class versus the industry starting at QB.
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