Football

Update on Illini Commit Brandon Hansen

Update on Illini Commit Brandon Hansen

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

March 2, 2023

This spring you should expect to see a lot of potential and committed football recruits on campus.

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The Farrell Files - Recruiting News Update & Big O-Line Targets

The Farrell Files - Recruiting News Update & Big O-Line Targets

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

March 1, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at some recruiting news for 2024 and break down a few of the big OL targets as well.

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Illini Baseball Notebook: Dan Hartleb Cautiously Pleased With Illinois’ Plate Approach

Illini Baseball Notebook: Dan Hartleb Cautiously Pleased With Illinois’ Plate Approach

Illinois nearly a strike away from sweeping a weekend series at then-No. 18 Southern Mississippi - a program that hosted a NCAA Regional, and an NCAA Super Regional last season. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

March 1, 2023

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Ohio Tight End Jewett Hayes Eyes Illini

Ohio Tight End Jewett Hayes Eyes Illini

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 28, 2023

Illinois’ offense has showcased the running game for the past two years and the receiving core on next year's roster could be the best in 10 years.

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Xavier Porter has 31 Offers, but Liking the Illini

Xavier Porter has 31 Offers, but Liking the Illini

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 27, 2023

Back in the day, when Illinois recruited players with 31 DI offers and from the South, they did not have much of a chance.

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The Farrell Files - 2024 TEs & 2023 Big Ten LB Rankings

The Farrell Files - 2024 TEs & 2023 Big Ten LB Rankings

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

February 27, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down the tight end situation for 2024 and review the 2023 linebacker haul versus the rest of the Big Ten.

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The Stars of the 2024 Football Class in the State of Illinois

The Stars of the 2024 Football Class in the State of Illinois

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 25, 2023

When athletic director Josh Whitman hired football coach Bret Bielema

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The Farrell Files - WR Targets for 2024 & 2023 Big Ten D-Line Rankings

The Farrell Files - WR Targets for 2024 & 2023 Big Ten D-Line Rankings

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

February 24, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down some of the wide receiver targets for 2024 and review the 2023 defensive line haul versus the rest of the Big Ten.

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Trey McNutt Discusses Recent Illinois Offer

Trey McNutt Discusses Recent Illinois Offer

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 23, 2023

The class of 2025 seems so far away, but in reality, it is right around the corner.

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Recruiting: South Dakota Linebacker Receives Illinois Offer

Recruiting: South Dakota Linebacker Receives Illinois Offer

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 22, 2023

The Fighting Illini football staff has kept a close eye on Thomas Heiberger

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The Farrell Files - Potential Visitors & Big Ten OL Rankings

The Farrell Files - Potential Visitors & Big Ten OL Rankings

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

February 22, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll look at a couple of key 2024 targets and continue breaking down the Big Ten 2023 recruiting classes by position. This time it will be the offensive line.

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The Farrell Files - Big Ten TE classes & RB Updates

The Farrell Files - Big Ten TE classes & RB Updates

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

February 20, 2023

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

In this edition of the Farrell Files Illinois, I’ll break down the TE classes in the Big Ten for the 2023 recruiting class and take a look at RB targets in 2024.

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Missouri Lineman Receives Illinois Offer

Missouri Lineman Receives Illinois Offer

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

February 18, 2023

The Illini will have to make up a lot of ground coming in late

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Illini Offense Explodes to Opening Day Victory

Illini Offense Explodes to Opening Day Victory

With an inexperienced offensive lineup, every Illinois starter reached base safely in a 9-6 win over Youngstown State on Opening Day. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

February 17, 2023

Like everybody else familiar with the Illinois baseball program, head coach Dan Hartleb filled out his Opening Day lineup card and noticed the final six names were relatively new starters. 

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Illini Baseball Feature Preview: Illini RHP Riley Gowens Gets Opening Day Start With More Bullpen Optimism Behind Him

Illini Baseball Feature Preview: Illini RHP Riley Gowens Gets Opening Day Start With More Bullpen Optimism Behind Him

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Staff Writer February 17, […]

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