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.
All-SWAC Defensive Lineman Schedules Illini Official Visit
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.
Iowa’s Projected MLB First Rounder Brody Brecht Controls Illini Bats on Senior Day; Illinois Still Leads Big Ten
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.
Johnny Newton to Have 2nd Foot Surgery - This Time on Left Foot
IlliniGuys Staff May 11, 2024 As reported by the […]
Illini Athletics Celebrates Graduation
Illinois Athletics May 11, 2024 CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. – During the 2023-24 academic […]
Illini Sluggers Pound Iowa 10-5; Illinois Maintain Big Ten Lead
Illinois runs home record to 19-2 with a dominating Friday night win over Iowa and star starting pitcher Cade Obermueller.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 10, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — To the delight of the home fans at Illinois Field, great hitting did a serious number on very good pitching Friday night.
Illinois, while boasting arguably the most dangerous offensive lineup in the Big Ten Conference, pounded Iowa 10-5 to win the opening game of a league weekend series for the seventh time in eight tries this season.
The Farrell Files Illinois - 2025 Positions of Need & More
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
May 10, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll do a quick update on a few positions of need in 2025 and the possibility of a huge transfer visit.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Illinois Aims to Secure Promising Cornerback Terrance Brooks
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
May 9, 2023
Bret Bielema, facing several departures from his roster due to the transfer portal, refuses to rest, sit back, and not replace them. The veteran coach, with his dedicated staff, is actively pursuing recruits who can potentially make a significant impact next year.
The Farrell Files Illinois - CB Fits from the Portal
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
May 7, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a cornerback fit from the portal and the latest I’m hearing on key in state WR target Brayden Trimble.
Illini Fall to No. 24 Georgia Tech in NCAA Tournament First Round
Illinois Athletics May 4, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas – In the […]
The Farrell Files Illinois - Illini Staff Aggressive in Offers
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
May 3, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the Illini hanging in with the big boys on an elite OL and how the staff is remaining aggressive in offers.
Illini’s Bielema Likely to Hire New DB Coach by Mid-May
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is working off a list as long as 28 names to find the replacement for David Gibbs after his resignation due to a medical issue.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
May 1, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — Bret Bielema would like to have his defensive backs coach announced within the next two weeks.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Huge Official Visit Set
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
May 1, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the key OL loss in the portal and how that impacts recruiting and a big official visit set.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Impact of the NFL Draft & Possible Portal Targets
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys & Big Sports Radio National Football Recruiting Expert
April 30, 2024
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the impact of Johnny Newton sliding to round two, a needed revamp at a target position in 2025 and a few portal kids who should be targets.
2024 4-star OL early enrollee Andrew Dennis Enters Transfer Portal After Just Four Months with the Illini
The highest ranked signee of the Bret Bielema era of Illinois football has elected to enter the transfer portal after just four months into a spring season with the program.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
April 29, 2024
CHAMPAIGN — The highest ranked prospect in Illinois’ 2024 football recruiting is in the transfer portal after spending less than fourth months in Bret Bielema’s program.
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