Football

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. 

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

May 10, 2024

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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.

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.

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

May 7, 2024

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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.

Illinois Athletics May 4, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas – In the […]

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

May 3, 2024

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Brad Sturdy, IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular Co-Host & Uber-Illini Insider

April 29, 2024

Welcome to our new weekly column in which Brad Sturdy will give 30 thoughts/reports/notes/etc. Swirling around in his head from professional and college athletics, mostly focusing on the Fighting Illini, but encompassing all of the sports world. Except for soccer. Rarely soccer. No order, just 30 random thoughts from the guy that never sleeps. 

When you get 2nd place in the Big Ten and it is a huge disappointment, you have set the bar high. Mike Small has don

Illinois junior Jackson Buchanan finished one shot back of the individual medalist honors at the 2024 Big Ten Men’s Golf Championships. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 28, 2024

For the first time since 2014, Illinois will not be taking the Big Ten Championship trophy back to Champaign.

Multiple Illinois football players signed free agents deals on Saturday following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 28, 2024

After being in a reserve role for two years at Ohio, Denzel Daxon parlayed his performance in the 2023 season at Illinois into an undrafted free agent contract with the Dallas Cowboys. 

Illinois defensive lineman Keith Randolph has signed an undrafted free agent contract with his home state team, the Chicago Bears, to begin his professional football career. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 27, 2024

After not being picked in the 2024 National Football Draft, Keith Randolph has reportedly elected to start his professional career in a local spot. 

Kevin Fishbain, a staff writer for The Athletic, confirmed Saturday evening that the Illinois defensive lineman has signed a free agent contract with the Chicago Bears. 

After five years of college football, Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams will begin his professional football journey as an undrafted free agent signee in Detroit. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

April 27, 2024

The long journey for Illinois two-time captain and All-Big Ten wide receiver Isaiah Williams to professional football will begin as an undrafted free agent signee with the Detroit Lions. 

Williams was not selected in the 2024 National Football League Draft over the last three days and ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler reported Saturday evening that Williams has agreed to a free agent contract with the defending NFC North Division champion.