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The Farrell Files Illinois - Key Visitor & Recruiting Nuggets

The Farrell Files Illinois - Key Visitor & Recruiting Nuggets

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

October 20, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a key visitor for the weekend, a look at a few other committed players they are still targeting and a recent decommitment still in play?

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Trey Petty

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Trey Petty

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

October 19, 2023

Illini quarterback Trey Petty spoke with IlliniGuys to update his recruitment. The 6-foot tall, 3-star signal caller from Starkville, Mississippi, did commit to the Illini in May of this year. 

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‘We needed that bad’ - How a 4th-And-Short Conversion at Maryland Flipped Everything For Illinois

‘We needed that bad’ - How a 4th-And-Short Conversion at Maryland Flipped Everything For Illinois

IlliniGuys.com attempts a verbal diary on the 4th-and-1 conversion for a 2-yard touchdown by Kaden Feagin near the end of the first half of the upset victory at Maryland. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 18, 2023

CHAMPAIGN — While staring at another fourth-and-short conversion near the goal line, Bret Bielema simply said trust in his coaches was what led him to go for the end zone. 

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The Trench Report: Maryland

The Trench Report: Maryland

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

October 18, 2023

Barry Lunney gets my game ball for this week.

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - AJ Dennis

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - AJ Dennis

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

October 18, 2023

The Michigan State Spartans football program lost their head football coach–Mel Tucker was relieved of his duties. Football recruits typically are very loyal to the head coach of a program. But, as one can see, the Spartans no longer have a head coach. 

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Complacency is the Illini Enemy

Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Complacency is the Illini Enemy

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

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Illinois 27, Maryland 24 - Illini Film Review - The Eyes of Luke Altmyer Tell The Story

Illinois 27, Maryland 24 - Illini Film Review - The Eyes of Luke Altmyer Tell The Story

In this film review of Illinois’ 27-24 victory at Maryland, we examine Luke Altmyer, Bielema’s fourth down decision and Seth Coleman’s big afternoon.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 17, 2023

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — A tip when watching this Illinois offense at home or in the stands: Don’t follow the football but instead keep your eyes on the quarterback. 

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Seth Coleman Earns Big Ten Defensive Player of Week Award

Seth Coleman Earns Big Ten Defensive Player of Week Award

Illinois Athletics October 16, 2023 Seth Coleman • Six […]

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Kaden Feagin Earns Big Ten Freshman of the Week Honors

Kaden Feagin Earns Big Ten Freshman of the Week Honors

Illinois Athletics October 16, 2023 Running back Kaden Feagin […]

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Good News of the Maryland Game

The Farrell Files Illinois - Good News of the Maryland Game

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

October 16, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the good news of the Maryland game but some bad news in the 2025 class.

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‘C5 is poise amongst all the noise’: Mental Roller Coaster For Caleb Griffin Ends With Game-Winner

‘C5 is poise amongst all the noise’: Mental Roller Coaster For Caleb Griffin Ends With Game-Winner

On Thursday, Illinois sixth-year kicker Caleb Griffin was attending a funeral of a beloved family member. On Saturday, the Danville native was all smiles after a walk-off 43-yard field goal.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 15, 2023

COLLEGE PARK, Md.— The only temporary numbing agent for the emotional low Caleb Griffin had been feeling all week was the moment that presented itself on Saturday evening. 

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Sturdy's Soliloquy - Maryland Rewind

Sturdy's Soliloquy - Maryland Rewind

Brad Sturdy, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio

October 15, 2023

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in. The Illini football looked dead in the water at 2-4 after losses to a pair of programs with first year head coaches, games that they looked lost and put of sync on both sides of the football, so to expect a win as a 13.5-point underdog at 5-1 Maryland was certainly a big ask.

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Illini’s Past, Present & Future All Collide in Surprise Win

Illini’s Past, Present & Future All Collide in Surprise Win

While Illinois head coach Bret Bielema was trying to get his players to forget about the past, the present and future collided to lift the Illini to victory. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 15, 2023

COLLEGE PARK, Md.— Bret Bielema’s plan on Saturday was right out of the Old Testament as the little children shall lead them. 

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Ked's Focus Marcus Domask

Ked's Focus Marcus Domask

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

October 15, 2023

My projected number three major contributor for this year's men's basketball team that should play a major role in Illinois' success this season is Southern Illinois fifth-year transfer Marcus Domask.

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Illini’s Special K - Kaden Feagin Leads Illini Run Game to Victory at Maryland

Illini’s Special K - Kaden Feagin Leads Illini Run Game to Victory at Maryland

After a month of trying to find an offensive identity, Illinois may have discovered exactly who they are with freshman tailback Kaden Feagin carrying the football. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 14, 2023

COLLEGE PARK, Md.— In the midst of his first season as the Illinois head football coach, Bret Bielema began and finished a staff meeting with the topic being a teenager who just got his driver's license.

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