Football

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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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.

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

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

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.

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,

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 12, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — A two-time All-Southwestern Conference selection has elected to take an official visit to Illinois.

Illinois loses 10-4 to Iowa Saturday forcing a rubber match on Sunday afternoon. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

May 11, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — The dangerous Illinois lineup quickly became pedestrian after seeing its fill of a projected Major League Baseball first round prospect. 

IlliniGuys Staff May 11, 2024 As reported by the […]