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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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IlliniGuys Defensive Coordinator Hot Board 1.0

IlliniGuys Defensive Coordinator Hot Board 1.0

IlliniGuys.com will be your source for this news of the Illinois defensive coordinator search all along the way beginning with this initial list of likely candidates to replace Ryan Walters’ spot on Bret Bielema’s staff. 

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

December 13, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Ryan Walters has been named the next head coach at Purdue and will likely next see the Illinois football program when the two Big Ten Western Division rivals play in West Lafayette on Sept. 30, 2023. 

“Congratulations to Coach Walters on taking the head coaching job at Purdue,” Bielema said in a statement released by the University of Illinois athletics department. “Ryan is a talented coach with a bright future. We thank him and his family for everything they did for our program. This is something that I had seen coming for a while now. We have had a plan in place that we will unveil in the coming weeks that will position Illinois Football for sustained success in 2023 and for years to come.”

Now begins the job of Illinois head coach Bret Bielema to replace his first and only defensive coordinator hire since arriving at Champaign and was a finalist for the 2022 Broyles Award, given to the nation’s top assistant coach in college football. 

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Purdue Tabs Illini Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters as Boilermakers Next Head Coach

Purdue Tabs Illini Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters as Boilermakers Next Head Coach

Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters will named Walters will […]

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Mississippi State Head Coach Mike Leach Dies Monday Night

Mississippi State Head Coach Mike Leach Dies Monday Night

Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach has died at […]

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Football Recruiting Spotlight - Checking in on the Commits: Defense

Football Recruiting Spotlight - Checking in on the Commits: Defense

Steve Sturm, Illinois Football Analyst

December 13, 2022

For the second part of the "checking in on the commits" series I'm going to take a peek at the players that, for now, we're projecting to start their Illini careers on defense.

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Illinois Football Lands Pocket Aces Today

Illinois Football Lands Pocket Aces Today

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

Cover Photo Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

December 12, 2022

Oct 28, 2022; Provo, Utah, USA; East Carolina Pirates running back Marlon Gunn, Jr. (21) runs during the fourth quarter against the BYU Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports

Today is a good day for Illinois football recruiting, they landed 6-foot-2 wide receiver Collin Dixon from Tallmade, OH. Less than two hours later, Illinois received more good news.

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Illinois Flips Outstanding Wide Receiver

Illinois Flips Outstanding Wide Receiver

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

December 12, 2022

IlliniGuys told you Illinois football recruiting was coming to age after a successful football campaign, going 8-4. 

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Illinois Reached Out to TE, and Now Has His Interest

Illinois Reached Out to TE, and Now Has His Interest

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

December 12, 2022

Illinois is sending its fans and the rest of the Big Ten a message.

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The Farrell Report - Illini Recruiting Wrap Up

The Farrell Report - Illini Recruiting Wrap Up

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

December 12, 2022

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

This was a big weekend for Illinois recruiting for the 2023 class and here’s what I’m hearing.

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Illinois Football Presents Team Awards

Illinois Football Presents Team Awards

Illinois Sports Information December 10, 2022 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The […]

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Art Sitkowski Will Not Play QB at Illinois in 2023; Bielema Hints at Possible GA Position

Art Sitkowski Will Not Play QB at Illinois in 2023; Bielema Hints at Possible GA Position

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood calls out team’s immaturity, lack of effort and lack of individual maturity in fiery post-game media conference. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

December 10, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Artur Sitkowski will not playing quarterback next season for Illinois

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