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Illinois Football Receives More Help in Secondary with Ohio Transfer Torrie Cox Jr.

Illinois Football Receives More Help in Secondary with Ohio Transfer Torrie Cox Jr.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

May 21, 2024

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema recently hinted at good news on the horizon, promising fans an exciting announcement. For Bielema, getting student-athletes to commit and believe in his program is a point of pride.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Big WR Commit, 2025 Positional Needs & More

The Farrell Files Illinois - Big WR Commit, 2025 Positional Needs & More

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

May 21, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll touch on the Brayden Trimble win, a few key positional needs for the 2025 class, and the latest on transfer WR Zakhari Franklin.

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Massive Recruiting Win - Illinois Football Keeping In-State Talent Home - Mt. Zion WR Brayden Trimble Commits

Massive Recruiting Win - Illinois Football Keeping In-State Talent Home - Mt. Zion WR Brayden Trimble Commits

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting May 20, 2024 […]

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RHP Jack Crowder Projected to Start in Illini’s Big Ten Tourney Opener

RHP Jack Crowder Projected to Start in Illini’s Big Ten Tourney Opener

Illinois head coach Dan Hartleb is determined to not have anything change in Big Ten Tournament that has led to Illini’s regular season hot streak. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 20, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Before the Illinois players got on the buses to take the team to Omaha for the Big Ten Conference Baseball Tournament, Illini head coach Dan Hartleb had only one message for his club - don’t change anything you’re doing. 

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Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Illini Baseball Captures B1G Title, Usyk Over Fury & More

Heat Checks and Hail Marys – Illini Baseball Captures B1G Title, Usyk Over Fury & More

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

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The Farrell Files Illinois - WR Silence, Another Portal Edition & Chasing a 5-Star

The Farrell Files Illinois - WR Silence, Another Portal Edition & Chasing a 5-Star

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

May 17, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the silence of Zahkari Franklin, another portal addition and the Illini not giving up on a local 5-star.

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Whitman Takes Over as NCAA DI Council Chair

Whitman Takes Over as NCAA DI Council Chair

Illinois Athletics May 16, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– University of Illinois […]

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Illini Dominate NCAA Stanford Regional With 8-Shot Victory

Illini Dominate NCAA Stanford Regional With 8-Shot Victory

Illinois completes the program’s most overwhelming NCAA Regional win […]

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Illinois Gains Defensive Line Boost with Transfer Gentle Hunt

Illinois Gains Defensive Line Boost with Transfer Gentle Hunt

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

May 15, 2024

Illinois football's defensive line just got a major boost with the addition of Gentle Hunt, a transfer from Florida A&M. The news comes as a relief to the team, providing much-needed help at that position for this upcoming season.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Terrance Brooks

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Terrance Brooks

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

May 15, 2023

After losing several players who took a lot of snaps last year at the cornerback position through the transfer portal, Illinois was looking a little thin and a little inexperienced at the cornerback position after spring ball. In a shocking turn of events,

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Football Scores Big with Texas Transfer Terrance Brooks

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Football Scores Big with Texas Transfer Terrance Brooks

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

May 14, 2024

The Illinois football staff is probably still smiling with excitement as it lands a significant commitment in the form of Terrance Brooks, a standout cornerback from Texas. Brooks, a 6-foot-0, 209-pound transfer from Little Elm, Texas, brings a much-needed presence to the Illini secondary defense.

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Toledo CB Coach Corey Parker Named New Illini Defensive Backs Coach

Toledo CB Coach Corey Parker Named New Illini Defensive Backs Coach

Following a two-year mentorship of 2024 NFL Draft first round pick Quinyon Mitchell at Toledo, Corey Parker is joining Bret Bielema’s staff at Illinois. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 13, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema has selected the position coach of the highest drafted cornerback in the 2024 National Football League Draft to be his program’s next defensive backs coach at Illinois. 

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Massive Portal Win for the Illini

The Farrell Files Illinois - Massive Portal Win for the Illini

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

May 13, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the biggest transfer portal get yet for the Illini and another one that could be coming.

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Illini Bullpen Shines in Home Finale Win

Illini Bullpen Shines in Home Finale Win

Illinois clinched another series victory and a 20th home win in the final game in Champaign of the 2024 season. The Illini maintained its one-game lead in the Big Ten standings.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 12, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Joe Glassey has made 70 career pitching appearances in an Illinois jersey, but it might be his final one at his home field that he’ll remember the most. 

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Illini Acquire Verbal Pledge From All-Big 12 CB Terrance Brooks

Illini Acquire Verbal Pledge From All-Big 12 CB Terrance Brooks

Bret Bielema’s Illinois program lands arguably its most significant transfer portal addition of this offseason by adding All-Big 12 Conference cornerback Terrance Brooks. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 12, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Illinois has filled a massive hole in its secondary by acquiring a verbal pledge from arguably its most notable transfer portal addition of the Bret Bielema era. 

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