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Sources: Pair of Transfer Portal QBs Vist Illinois This Weekend

Sources: Pair of Transfer Portal QBs Vist Illinois This Weekend

Multiple sources close to the Illinois football program have confirmed Texas quarterback Hudson Card and Ole Miss quarterback Luke Altmyer took on-campus visits this weekend.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

December 18, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy David Craan/illinois Athletics)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Two quarterbacks from Power Five Conference schools, who have already declared their intention to find new homes out of the transfer portal, spent their weekend visiting the University of Illinois. 

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Decision on Ben Miller’s Full-Time Status Coming in February

Decision on Ben Miller’s Full-Time Status Coming in February

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema said February is when he’ll determine what Ben Miller’s status will be for the spring and possibly the upcoming 2023 season.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

December 18, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The date to determine whether Ben Miller will reassume his role as an assistant coach at the University of Illinois will be the first week in February. 

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Cornerback Kaleb Patterson Verbals to Illinois

Cornerback Kaleb Patterson Verbals to Illinois

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

December 18, 2022

Illinois continues to recruit both sides of the ball.

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Illini Expect Big Things from Reggie Love After Breakout Performance at Northwestern

Illini Expect Big Things from Reggie Love After Breakout Performance at Northwestern

Illinois running back Reggie Love III riding confidence high after career-best performance at Northwestern and a valuable opportunity this month in ReliaQuest Bowl practices. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

December 18, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- In a lot of ways for himself and the overall program rebuild, Reggie Love’s performance in the regular season finale was a direct definition of the culture being immediately developed at the Smith Family Football Complex. 

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Bret Bielema’s Message on New First-Time DC Aaron Henry: ‘Age is just a number’

Bret Bielema’s Message on New First-Time DC Aaron Henry: ‘Age is just a number’

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema says he didn’t interview a single candidate before promoting 34-year-old Aaron Henry to become the next defensive coordinator. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

December 18, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- In the mind and personal experience of Bret Bielema, inexperience can easily be solved with a single opportunity. 

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Illini All-American CB Devin Witherspoon Declares For NFL Draft; Will Not Play in Bowl Game

Illini All-American CB Devin Witherspoon Declares For NFL Draft; Will Not Play in Bowl Game

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst December 17, […]

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Sydney Brown Declares for NFL Draft; Will Not Play in ReliaQuest Bowl

Sydney Brown Declares for NFL Draft; Will Not Play in ReliaQuest Bowl

Illinois safety Sydney Brown has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft and his Illini career will end after a historic performance at Northwestern. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

December 17, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Sydney Brown has played his final game at the University of Illinois. 

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Tanner Arkin

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Tanner Arkin

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

December 17, 2022

Illinois added some much-needed depth to the tight end room with the transfer of Colorado State's Tanner Arkin. 

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Illinois CB Coach Aaron Henry Being Promoted to Defensive Coordinator; Kevin Kane Taking Defensive Coordinator Title at Purdue

Illinois CB Coach Aaron Henry Being Promoted to Defensive Coordinator; Kevin Kane Taking Defensive Coordinator Title at Purdue

Sources close to the football program confirm Illinois head coach Bret Bielema is expected to promote cornerbacks coach Aaron Henry to defensive coordinator 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

December 16, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy Craig Pessman/Illinois Athletics)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Aaron Henry is being promoted to a coordinator title for the first time in his career as he’ll be tasked in taking over the play-calling duties of the Illinois defense. 

Multiple sources close to the University of Illinois football program have confirmed that head coach Bret Bielema has selected Henry, who has spent the last two years as the Illini cornerbacks coach, to be his second defensive coordinator since taking the job in Champaign in Dec. 2021. 

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The Farrell Report - Tommy DeVito and the Future Illini QB Situation

The Farrell Report - Tommy DeVito and the Future Illini QB Situation

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

December 16, 2022

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

It’s kind of slow on the recruiting front for Illinois which you’d think would be odd heading towards the Early Signing Period and with the portal active. But that might be a good sign.

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Avery Jones

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Avery Jones

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

December 15, 2022

Illinois made a major addition to the 2023 offensive line on Monday when center Avery Jones transferred from East Carolina to Illinois

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Illinois Finds Tight End from the Transfer Portal

Illinois Finds Tight End from the Transfer Portal

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

December 14, 2022

Based on the offers and plans looking for the future, Illinois looked hard at tight ends

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Football Recruiting Spotlight on Collin Dixon

Football Recruiting Spotlight on Collin Dixon

Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst

December 14, 2022

Wisconsin's loss turned into Illinois' gain with the flip of former Badger commit Collin Dixon to Illinois.

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The Farrell Report - Ripples from Walters Head Coaching Job

The Farrell Report - Ripples from Walters Head Coaching Job

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

December 14, 2022

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

Ouch, losing Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters to Purdue stings but how will it affect the Illinois 2023 class?

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What the Recruits are Saying About the Ryan Walters departure

What the Recruits are Saying About the Ryan Walters departure

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

December 14, 2022

Illini fans knew this day was coming, but most hoped it would be later than today.

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