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

January 18, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a portal loss (for the second time) that could be concerning, a couple of old Jersey guys who have been mentioned as possible new staff additions and a 2024 WR Carlos Orr breakdown in four key categories.

Illinois’ 23-year-old pass rusher Seth Coleman announces his intention to return to the Illini program for his sixth season of college football. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 17, 2024

CHAMPAIGN — Seth Coleman will be playing a sixth season of college football for the University of Illinois. 

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

January 15, 2024

What if I told you that Illinois just added an athletic left tackle with two years of Division I starting experience and roots at a local power program who had an excellent 77 PFF grade in pass blocking? You'd be excited right?

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

January 15, 2024

(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the new offensive line commitment from the portal and a possible junior day commitment coming up. Don’t get too excited about the commitment from Grambling state OL Melvin Priestly. The 6-4, 295 pounder is more of a depth player and should start as a backup at first. 

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Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 13, 2024

In the modern day, the world of recruiting never stops. Illinois already received a commitment today from tight end Jake Furtney from St. Charles, Illinois. A few minutes ago, another recruit came through:  Grambling State transfer offensive lineman Melvin Priestly will suit up for Illinois this fall. 

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

January 12, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the changes on the defensive side of the football and why they happened.

By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

January 12, 2024

(Cover photo courtesy player's page on X)

Early Friday afternoon, Illinois prep Jake Furtney, a 6-foot-5, 235-pound tight end from Saint Charles, announced on X

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Illinois head coach Bret Bielema announced Thursday evening the immediate termination of two assistant coaches - linebackers coach Andy Buh and defensive backs coach Antonio Fenelus.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

January 11, 2023

CHAMPAIGN — The University of Illinois football coaching staff will have at least two new assistants before the start of 2024 season.

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema announced Thursday evening the immediate termination of linebackers coach Andy Buh and defensive backs coach Antonio Fenelus.

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

January 10, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll take a look take a look at an interesting coaching change in high school, a DL loss in the portal to a pesky new recruiting foe and break down 2024 WR TySean Griffin in four categories.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 9, 2024

Last weekend, Illinois hosted transfer offensive lineman Melvin Priestly for an official visit. We caught up with the East St. Louis prospect to get the latest with his recruitment.

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting

January 9, 2024

The Fighting Illini football staff appears to be fully aware of the direction the Big Ten football is headed. The days of run, run, and run more might be a thing of the past.

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

January 8, 2024

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll take a look take a look a new OL portal offer who could commit soon and break down the key TE commitment from the portal.

Ked's Recruiting Roundup   By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com […]