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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Josaiah Knight

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?

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Luke Altmyer Named Illini Starting Quarterback

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. 

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Josaiah Knight Evaluation & B1G Standings Prediction

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.

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2023 Football Visitors List

2023 Football Visitors List

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 20, 2023

College football is just weeks away.

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Illinois Football is Relevant Again

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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Keep an Eye on Mac Resetich

Keep an Eye on Mac Resetich

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 19, 2023

Illinois football coach Bret Bielema has a great track record of hiring great coaches internally and promoting them from the inside.

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Illini Football Lands Another Florida Standout

Illini Football Lands Another Florida Standout

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

August 18, 2023

The Fighting Illini football is going to be named the Big Ten football program from the south. Today, Illinois received yet another football commitment for the class of 2024.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Eddie Tuerk Evaluation & Big Ten Power Rankings

The Farrell Files Illinois - Eddie Tuerk Evaluation & Big Ten Power Rankings

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

August 18, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll rank DL/OL Eddie Tuerk against the industry, update the 2024 QB situation and give my Big Ten power rankings.

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Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #12 - BTN in Champaign; Bielema Doing Lots of Teaching

Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #12 - BTN in Champaign; Bielema Doing Lots of Teaching

With Big Ten Network on the scene, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema doing a lot of teaching and being a lot more active during the open media viewing portion of Thursday’s practice session. 

Matthew Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 17, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Good afternoon and welcome to the 12th practice of fall football camp for the Illinois program for the 2023 season in the third campaign of Illini head coach Bret Bielema.

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Bielema Optimistic Minor Injuries to Projected Starters Won’t Force Them to Miss 2023 Opener vs. Toledo

Bielema Optimistic Minor Injuries to Projected Starters Won’t Force Them to Miss 2023 Opener vs. Toledo

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 17, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Despite being without two projected starters on the offensive side of the football in preseason practice on Wednesday afternoon, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is still counting on only one projected starter to be missing for the 2023 season opener. 

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Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #11 - Projected WR Starter Inactive For Wednesday’s Practice Session

Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #11 - Projected WR Starter Inactive For Wednesday’s Practice Session

Illinois senior wide receiver Casey Washington was not active and in street clothes throughout the 30-minute media viewing session of Wednesday’s practice. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 16, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Good afternoon and welcome to the 11th practice of fall football camp for the Illinois program for the 2023 season in the third campaign of Illini head coach Bret Bielema.

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The Farrell Files Illinois - Joe Barna Evaluation, QB Rumor & Farrell's Big 10 Football Coach Rankings

The Farrell Files Illinois - Joe Barna Evaluation, QB Rumor & Farrell's Big 10 Football Coach Rankings

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

August 16, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll rank DE Joe Barna against the rest of the industry, address a QB rumor and rank the Big Ten coaches from top to bottom.

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Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #10 - Significant OL Injury Highlights Beginning of Second Week

Illini Football 2023 Preseason Camp Practice Report #10 - Significant OL Injury Highlights Beginning of Second Week

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 15, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Good afternoon and welcome to the 10th practice of fall football camp for the Illinois program for the 2023 season in the third campaign of Illini head coach Bret Bielema.

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Caleb Griffin Given Opportunity at Kicking Triple Crown in Final Year at Illinois

Caleb Griffin Given Opportunity at Kicking Triple Crown in Final Year at Illinois

Illinois sixth-year senior kicker Caleb Griffin is being given the chance to be the first Illini player since 2000 to do both kicking and punting at the same time.  

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 15, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois has apparently granted Caleb Griffin the opportunity to earn the triple crown of kicking responsibilities this season. 

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Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. Balancing ‘first scrimmage mistakes’ with ‘makings of a really good offense’

Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. Balancing ‘first scrimmage mistakes’ with ‘makings of a really good offense’

Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. says he saw flashes of elite play-making but also way too many mistakes for his liking two weeks from the 2023 season opener vs. Toledo. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 14, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The first full scrimmage was clearly too much of a mixed bag of good and bad for Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. to fully embrace. 

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