Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Thursday Night Game Makes Football Visitor List for Opening Night Limited
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 24, 2024
Champaign, Ill. – Opening night for Illinois football is just around the corner, as the Fighting Illini are set to face Eastern Illinois on August 29 at 8 p.m. CT.
The Farrell Files Illinois - A Potential Big Visit & More
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
August 24, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a potential big visit, rank OL Michael McDonough vs the industry and see how the Illini stack up at WR and TE against the rest of the Big Ten.
Bret Bielema Convinced Aaron Henry’s On-The-Job Training of 2023 Will Produce Results in 2024
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema and defensive coordinator Aaron Henry have both described Henry’s first season as a play-caller in 2023 as valuable “on-the-job training” that will pay off in future seasons.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 24, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The hindsight message that Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has been attempting to spin this summer is that in order for Aaron Henry to develop into an elite defensive play-caller, the Illini defensive struggles had to occur.
“You don’t abandon your friends, your family”: Why Illini Backup QB Donovan Leary is still in Champaign
Illinois third-year quarterback Donovan Leary is still waiting to take his first snap of collegiate action and the first high school quarterback signee of the Bret Bielema is still content with waiting and learning.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 23, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Given the instant transactional history of the transfer portal, especially for quarterbacks, only one preseason question exists regarding Illinois backup Donovan Leary: So, why after two years, are you still here?
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, […]
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