Monday Notebook - Week 1 vs. Toledo - Robertson Wins Starting Punter Job; Bielema Details Season-Ending Injuries & Freshmen “in the game plan”
Illini head coach confirms to local media the two former three-star prospects from Joliet Catholic’s state championship team are out with season-ending injuries
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 28, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — For the second consecutive season, Hugh Robertson will be starting punter at Illinois.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Trey Petty's Play Attracting Attention
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
August 28, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll talk more about the threat to Illinois from in state schools for QB Trey Petty.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - De'Zie Jones
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 27, 2023
The class of 2025 is starting to gain some traction in terms of football recruiting.
Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Austin Alexander
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 26, 2023
Illinois has not landed many recruits from the state of Kentucky, but the staff feels it is an area they can make some waves in and bring to Big Ten country.
Bielema Claims Illini Survive Preseason Camp With One Major Injury
Illini head coach tells local media that he expects Casey Washington and Zy Crisler to be full speed by the time game week preparations begin on Sunday evening.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 26, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois head coach Bret Bielema still insists only one scholarship player on his roster expected to get playing time in the 2023 season will be inactive for the season opener.
Star Illini Linebacker Gabe Jacas Joins The IlliniGuys Team
(Editor's Note: Illini sophomore linebacker Gabe Jacas will appear […]
The Farrell Files Illinois - Chase Green Evaluation & B1G Linebacker Rankings
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
August 25, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll rank DB Chase Green versus the industry and see where Illinois stacks up at linebacker vs the rest of the Big Ten.
Can Miles Scott Be Another WR-to-DB Transition Success Story?
Illinois third-year sophomore Miles Scott not only has found a home in a transition to defense but could find himself in a starting safety role in the 2023 season opener vs. Toledo.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 24, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The common coaching cliche saying which will eventually present itself at some point near the end of preseason football camp of ‘we probably need to play somebody else’ might apply perfectly to Illinois safety Miles Scott.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Easton Baker Evaluation & B1G D-Line Rankings
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
August 23, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll rank LB Easton Baker versus the industry, break down some scheduled visits and rate Illinois against the Big Ten along the defensive line.
‘He’s different’: Josh Gesky Works into Illini OL Starting Lineup Conversation
Just like the entire spring season, third-year sophomore Josh Gesky spent the final preseason scrimmage on Friday night as the starting right tackle.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 23, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Josh Gesky may be a poster child for how athletes at any level are certainly allowed and in practically every scenario are encouraged to improve. It’s more than unclear if the 2021 version of Bret Bielema would’ve remained confident in a then-freshman Gesky’s ability to help the football program he had inherited.
Football Recruiting Spotlight on Josaiah Knight
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
August 22, 2023
I feel like I've typed these same words a hundred times since Brett Bielema took over the Illini football program. Where do you find the hidden gems in Florida?
Luke Altmyer Named Illini Starting Quarterback
Following three weeks of preseason camp, Illinois has finally announced Ole Miss transfer Luke Altmyer as the Illini’s starting quarterback for the 2023 season opener against Toledo.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
August 21, 2023
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Without ever throwing a pass in an official game, Luke Altmyer has already accomplished something at Illinois that he never did at the University of Mississippi.
The Farrell Files Illinois - Josaiah Knight Evaluation & B1G Standings Prediction
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
August 21, 2023
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll talk about the new commitment, rank Josaiah Knight versus the industry and give my Big Ten East and West predictions.
2023 Football Visitors List
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 20, 2023
College football is just weeks away.
Illinois Football is Relevant Again
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
August 20, 2023
Why is Illinois back on par with the rest of the Big Ten, again? It is result of success after the change in staff was triggered by Lovie Smith's firing. Illinois fans wanted athletic director Josh Whitman to get this hiring right. The Illinois football program could not afford another one-year wonder. At this point, it is clear that Whitman did more than get the hire correct, he hit a home run with the hiring of head coach Bret Bielema.
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