Illini RB Coach Cory Patterson Joining Ryan Walters’ Purdue Staff
Patterson’s move means Bret Bielema’s on-field coaching staff has three assistant coach openings for the following season. Patterson is the fourth 2022 Illini staff member to go to Purdue.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 22, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The only assistant coach who was retained during the head coach transition from Lovie Smith to Bret Bielema has now left the Illinois staff.
Bret Bielema Sees Illini 4-Star Signee Kaden Feagin As His Next Great College Tailback
From the moment he popped on the film of Kaden Feagin as a sophomore in high school, Bret Bielema knew the highly touted Arthur product was his next version of a line lineage of tailbacks.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 21, 2022
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Let there be no misunderstanding where on the field that Bret Bielema sees the highest ranked prospect in Illinois’ 2023 recruiting class.
National Signing Day: Illinois Welcomes Its Next Class of Winners
December 21, 2022
Coming off its best season since 2007, the Illinois football team looks to the future as verbally committed student-athletes lock in their pledges with signed National Letters of Intent.
IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst Matt Stevens and Director of Recruiting Kedric Prince introduce us to the newest Illini here!
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OT Zachary Aamland
DE Alex Bray
DB Jaheim Clarke
WR Collin Dixon
P Declan Duley
OLB/DE Patrick Farrell
RB Kaden Feagin
TE Nathan Guinn
LB Antwon Hayden
OL Brandon Henderson
DB Saboor Karriem
OL TJ McMillan
DE Mason Muragin
PK David Olano
DB Kaleb Patterson
OL Dezmond Schuster
DE/OLB Calvin Smith
QB Cal Swanson
DB Zachary Tobe
DL Jeremiah Warren
ATH/DB/WR Kenari Wilcher
Player bios:
The Farrell Report - Attention Grab, or Not?
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
December 21, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
4-star DB Jyaire Hill could be a dogged bullet for Illinois, and I’ll tell you why.
Bret Bielema & Illinois Agree to 6-Year Deal Worth At Least $6 million Annually
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema agrees to a six-year […]
Illinois Interest in Ty Meyers Jr. Has Picked Up
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
December 20, 2022
If the name Ty Meyers rings a bell, it is because he played football for the Illini in the late ‘90s.
Breaking: Jeremiah Warren Commits to Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
December 19, 2022
The Illinois football program has been searching hard for another defensive lineman
The Farrell Report - Quarterbacks are Still Wild
Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert
December 19, 2022
(Mike Farrell also has his own website: https://mikefarrellsports.com/)
The Early Signing Period approaches as Illinois tries to lock down most of their class for 2023 while keeping focus on the transfer portal as well.
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.
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.
Cornerback Kaleb Patterson Verbals to Illinois
Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting
December 18, 2022
Illinois continues to recruit both sides of the ball.
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.
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.
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, […]
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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