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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Austin Alexander

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Austin Alexander

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 26, 2023

Illinois has not landed many recruits from the state of Kentucky, but the staff feels it is an area they can make some waves in and bring to Big Ten country.

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Bielema Claims Illini Survive Preseason Camp With One Major Injury

Bielema Claims Illini Survive Preseason Camp With One Major Injury

Illini head coach tells local media that he expects Casey Washington and Zy Crisler to be full speed by the time game week preparations begin on Sunday evening. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 26, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois head coach Bret Bielema still insists only one scholarship player on his roster expected to get playing time in the 2023 season will be inactive for the season opener. 

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Star Illini Linebacker Gabe Jacas Joins The IlliniGuys Team

Star Illini Linebacker Gabe Jacas Joins The IlliniGuys Team

(Editor's Note:  Illini sophomore linebacker Gabe Jacas will appear […]

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Chase Green Evaluation & B1G Linebacker Rankings

The Farrell Files Illinois - Chase Green Evaluation & B1G Linebacker Rankings

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

August 25, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll rank DB Chase Green versus the industry and see where Illinois stacks up at linebacker vs the rest of the Big Ten.

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Can Miles Scott Be Another WR-to-DB Transition Success Story?

Can Miles Scott Be Another WR-to-DB Transition Success Story?

Illinois third-year sophomore Miles Scott not only has found a home in a transition to defense but could find himself in a starting safety role in the 2023 season opener vs. Toledo. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 24, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The common coaching cliche saying which will eventually present itself at some point near the end of preseason football camp of ‘we probably need to play somebody else’ might apply perfectly to Illinois safety Miles Scott. 

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Easton Baker Evaluation & B1G D-Line Rankings

The Farrell Files Illinois - Easton Baker Evaluation & B1G D-Line Rankings

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

August 23, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll rank LB Easton Baker versus the industry, break down some scheduled visits and rate Illinois against the Big Ten along the defensive line.

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‘He’s different’: Josh Gesky Works into Illini OL Starting Lineup Conversation

‘He’s different’: Josh Gesky Works into Illini OL Starting Lineup Conversation

Just like the entire spring season, third-year sophomore Josh Gesky spent the final preseason scrimmage on Friday night as the starting right tackle. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 23, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Josh Gesky may be a poster child for how athletes at any level are certainly allowed and in practically every scenario are encouraged to improve. It’s more than unclear if the 2021 version of Bret Bielema would’ve remained confident in a then-freshman Gesky’s ability to help the football program he had inherited.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Josaiah Knight

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Josaiah Knight

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

August 22, 2023

I feel like I've typed these same words a hundred times since Brett Bielema took over the Illini football program. Where do you find the hidden gems in Florida?

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Luke Altmyer Named Illini Starting Quarterback

Luke Altmyer Named Illini Starting Quarterback

Following three weeks of preseason camp, Illinois has finally announced Ole Miss transfer Luke Altmyer as the Illini’s starting quarterback for the 2023 season opener against Toledo. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 21, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Without ever throwing a pass in an official game, Luke Altmyer has already accomplished something at Illinois that he never did at the University of Mississippi. 

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Josaiah Knight Evaluation & B1G Standings Prediction

The Farrell Files Illinois - Josaiah Knight Evaluation & B1G Standings Prediction

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

August 21, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll talk about the new commitment, rank Josaiah Knight versus the industry and give my Big Ten East and West predictions.

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2023 Football Visitors List

2023 Football Visitors List

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 20, 2023

College football is just weeks away.

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Illinois Football is Relevant Again

Illinois Football is Relevant Again

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 20, 2023

Why is Illinois back on par with the rest of the Big Ten, again? It is result of success after the change in staff was triggered by Lovie Smith's firing. Illinois fans wanted athletic director Josh Whitman to get this hiring right. The Illinois football program could not afford another one-year wonder. At this point, it is clear that Whitman did more than get the hire correct, he hit a home run with the hiring of head coach Bret Bielema. 

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Keep an Eye on Mac Resetich

Keep an Eye on Mac Resetich

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 19, 2023

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema has a great track record of hiring great coaches internally and promoting them from the inside.

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Illini Football Lands Another Florida Standout

Illini Football Lands Another Florida Standout

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 18, 2023

The Fighting Illini football is going to be named the Big Ten football program from the south. Today, Illinois received yet another football commitment for the class of 2024.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Eddie Tuerk Evaluation & Big Ten Power Rankings

The Farrell Files Illinois - Eddie Tuerk Evaluation & Big Ten Power Rankings

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

August 18, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll rank DL/OL Eddie Tuerk against the industry, update the 2024 QB situation and give my Big Ten power rankings.

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