The Farrell Report - Flipping and Wins - The Connection
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
November 9, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
The Illinois program is being aggressive with 2023 prospects to capitalize on their success on the field this season.
Caleb Brewer Surprised to Get Illinois Offer
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
November 8, 2022
The Illinois coaching staff has now entered Penn State's recruiting area for football recruits, and it was met with great feedback.
Illini Slide to #21 in Latest College Football Playoff Rankings
Following the 23-15 loss to Michigan State last weekend, Illinois (7-2, 4-2) nearly falls out of College Football Top 25 rankings.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 8, 2022
Following its disappointing home loss to Michigan State last weekend, Illinois took a tumble down the College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings.
‘Hugh Robertson is our starting punter’: Bielema Promises No Special Teams Personnel Changes
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema will not change punters following Hugh Robertson’s struggles with the windy conditions Saturday.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
November 7, 2022
(Cover photo courtesy Ron Johnson/USA Today Sports)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- For the first nine games of this season, Hugh Robertson has been the punter for Illinois and the program’s head coach sees no reason to change that going into game number 10.
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema confirmed Monday in his media conference at Memorial Stadium that “Hugh Robertson is our starting punter” despite the 29-year-old Australian’s struggles on Saturday in the 23-15 loss to Michigan State.
Watch: Bret Bielema's news conference on Purdue week
Illini football coach Bret Bielema looks ahead to Saturday's […]
The Farrell Report - Defensive Linemen in Play
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
November 7, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
A tough and unexpected loss to Michigan State is a major setback for the Illini this season but recruiting remains solid.
Heat Checks and Hail Marys - Gaps to Close
Mike Cagley, Co-host of IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular November 6, […]
“This is the definition of how to lose a game”: Illini Fail Bielema’s ‘Football 101’ in Confusing 23-15 Loss to Michigan State
Illinois, a 17-point home favorite suffers costly mistakes, turnovers, penalties and special teams gaffes in deflating loss to Michigan State
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 5, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Illinois players, coaches, staff members and fans have experienced approximately 21 months of ‘Football 101’ led by head coach Bret Bielema.
No. 16 Illinois Upset by Michigan State in Windy Conditions
Zain Bando, IlliniGuys Contributor
November 5, 2022
CHAMPAIGN — The site of another Dad’s Weekend game saw the Illinois fateful turn out in droves for the biggest home game in years.
IlliniGuys Game Predictions versus Michigan State
November 5, 2022 The Illini beat up the Cornhuskers […]
Jersey Boy: How Quarterback Tommy DeVito Became the Unsung Hero at Illinois
Zain Bando, IlliniGuys Contributor
November 5, 2022
CHAMPAIGN – Just 23 months ago, the Illinois football team was stuck without an identity.
Michigan State at Illinois Game Preview: The Competition to Dot the ‘I’ in Bret Bielema’s Victory Formation
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Sure, Illinois Football is Sometimes Boring - Who Cares?!
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema told everyone who would listen what this program would look like and guess what? He's proving to be better at boring than nearly everybody else.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Photo courtesy of Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA Today Network
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Are some not entertained with Illinois football?! Yeah, who cares?!
The Farrell Report - Weekend Visitors
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
November 4, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
As Illinois prepares to host a Michigan State program in the news for all the wrong reasons
PK Caleb Griffin’s Healthy Return Provides “Money in the Bank” in Illini Win at Nebraska
Illinois kicker Caleb Griffin hits two field goals Saturday in win at Nebraska but it was a 52-yard field goal that didn’t count which brought his confidence fully back after hip injury.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Don’t ever underestimate again the number of elements that dramatically change for the University of Illinois football program following the return of a healthy Caleb Griffin.
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