Bielema Declines Naming Illini Starting QB For This Weekend at No. 16 Iowa
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is confident that his coaches, players and staff all know the plan at quarterback in Iowa City this weekend. Will he share it before the 2:30 p.m. kickoff? No.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 16, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — If Bret Bielema has his way, we’ll all find out together who Illinois will start at the quarterback on Saturday at Iowa City.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Mario Sanders
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
November 16, 2023
Mario Sanders picked the Illini over a couple of low major offers coming off the Illinois victory over Indiana Saturday.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Quinn Morris
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 16, 2023
An Illinois high school prep has a scholarship offer from one of the nation's top teams in the country but does not have one from one of his favorite schools, Illinois.
The Trench Report: Indiana
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
November 15, 2023
Illinois racked up the most scrimmage yards they've ever had in a conference game. Their 662 yards gained made for a fun afternoon at Memorial Stadium and the memory of a lifetime for John Paddock. However, the Illini also allowed 451 yards, and their 139 penalty yards made this a much closer game than you'd think.
Bielema on Sirius XM: Luke Altmyer Will Start vs. Iowa
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said on Sirius XM […]
Ashton Hollins’ Journey On & Off Playing Field Prepared Him for Special Moments
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Ashton Hollins trusted the long-term plan of the Illinois coaches in the recruiting process and saw that patience finally begin to pay off last weekend.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — Maybe the key for Ashton Hollins is what everybody initially thinks is incredibly difficult is just his normal life.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Juco WR Mario Sanders II Commits
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 15, 2023
The Fighting Illini are starting to look hard at the junior college route for players next year, while other programs still pursue the NCAA transfer portal.
Illinois 48, Indiana 45 (OT) - Illini Film Review - Bad Blitzing, Poor Coverage & Even Worse Tackling
Neither team’s defense showcased many fundamentals in the 48-45 overtime win for Illinois on Saturday but the lack of tackling basics in Aaron Henry’s group was troubling.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 14, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — In his 65 years living on this planet, Matt Millen has seen a significant amount of football.
Illini Head Coach Bret Bielema Making No QB Decision & Stating Luke Altmyer Isn’t Fully Cleared Medically
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema stated Monday afternoon that he and his staff haven’t officially made a decision which quarterback will start on Saturday for the Illini at No. 23 Iowa because Luke Altmyer still doesn’t have full medical clearance.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
CHAMPAIGN — As far as the head football coach at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is concerned, his program doesn’t yet have a quarterback question to answer.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Who to Start or Not to Start
Mike Cagley, Co-Host Sports Spectacular and Big Sports Radio […]
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Ca'Lil Valentine
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 13, 2023
Champaign, Ill–The visitor list for the Indiana Hoosier-Illinois game was thin, but, according to several sources, that is a good thing because most of the recruits the Illini are pursuing will be competing in the state of Illinois playoffs.
COLUMN: Illinois 48, Indiana 45 (OT) - Does Bielema Have An Upcoming No-Lose QB Decision?
As he faces his alma mater next weekend, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema must decide between Luke Altmyer or John Paddock. And he may soon learn either decision has a lot of merit.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
November 12, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN — In his 11-minute post-game media session, Bret Bielema knew the quarterback question was coming.
The Illinois third-year was asked how he’s going to handle his quarterback room after John Paddock’s record-setting 507-yard passing performance and Luke Altmyer being medically cleared for contact late Friday but too late to make him active against Indiana on Saturday.
Illinois 48, Indiana 45 (OT) - How Illini WR Isaiah Willaims Has Become “A Quarterback’s Dream”
On day where he finishes with 207 all-purpose yards, Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams is now second in Illinois history in career receptions with 200.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
November 11, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN — In early May 2021, Isaiah Williams elected to move to a brand new positional group of wide receiver.
In early November 2023, the same player has now found himself to be second all-time in career receptions in University of Illinois football history. The only more productive pass-catcher in Illini history is College Football Hall of Fame selection and former two-time All-American David Williams.
In the 48-45 overtime victory over Indiana Saturday, Isaiah Williams made it back-to-back weekends with a game-winning touchdown catch. Both game-winning scores, the deep ball at Minnesota and the quick strike in overtime over Indiana, were the product of Williams trusting his new quarterback and his instincts after having started as a quarterback for the first 19 years of his life.
Paddock's Career Day Lifts Illini Over Hoosiers
By IlliniGuys Staff
November 11, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Walk-on John Paddock threw for a career-high 507 yards and 4 touchdowns in his 1st start as an Illini to engineer a 48-45 OT win over Indiana Saturday afternoon.
IlliniGuys Predictions - Indiana at Illinois
November 11, 2023 Pretty good week based on the […]
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