Football

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

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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

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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 […]

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

January 5, 2024

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In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at the suddenly aggressive pursuit of defensive backs in the portal as well as a few updates on defensive linemen as we take a break from looking at the 2024 class.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 4, 2024

Former Rock Island prep Cole Rusk, a transfer from Murray State, finished his visit Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. Rusk has not been shy about his feelings toward his dream school, the Fighting Illini.

IlliniGuys Staff January 3rd, 2023 Former Illini All-American Devon […]

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

January 3, 2024

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In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll make it tight end specific with some news on a key transfer TE target visiting and take a look at TE Tanner Hollinger in four categories.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

January 2, 2024

Former Rock Island Rock Cole Rusk entered the transfer portal last week. Rusk originally attended Eastern Michigan, now is leaving Murray State. 

By IlliniGuys Staff

January 1, 2024

10) Illini men’s golf team reaches NCAA quarterfinals – Mike Small’s program has made reaching elite success commonplace,

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

January 1, 2024

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In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at RB Ca’Lil Valentine and his impact as well as a look at a key 2025 target at wide receiver.

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

December 29, 2023

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In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll start looking at each player on the offense in the 2024 class in many different categories. First up is QB Trey Petty.

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

December 28, 2023

Illinois revealed two major transfer additions on signing day, and somehow the transfer of a starter from another Big Ten team with two years of eligibility remaining was minor news compared to the commitment of All Conference Left Tackle JC Davis. Make no mistake, the transfer addition of Kevin Wigenton was awfully big too. Wigenton started six games for Michigan State last year and ended the season with a PFF grade of 66.9, which was good for second on the team.