Offensive Coordinator Hotboard: Bielema Leaning Toward Arkansas Reunion
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has met with UTSA offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr., who worked for Bielema at Arkansas.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Beat Writer
January 4, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- All signs are pointing toward Illinois head coach Bret Bielema
Tony Petersen Fired as Illinois Offensive Coordinator
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has terminated offensive coordinator […]
Hayes Named Senior CLASS Award All-American
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois punter Blake Hayes was named to the Senior […]
One-On-One With Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman
By IlliniGuys Staff January 2, 2022 He's the architect […]
"We're Just Getting Started!" -- The IlliniGuys Look Ahead to Year 2
By Larry Smith - IlliniGuys Staff January 1, 2022 […]
Bielema & Lane Kiffin Living Opposite Recruiting Experiences With NLI
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema claims not one of the 22 signees of his first full recruiting class stressed name, image and likeness to him or his coaching staff.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 30, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- It would be safe to assume that Bret Bielema and Lane Kiffin don’t typically find themselves on the same philosophical spectrum.
Spotlight on Football Signees - James Kreutz
Steve Sturm, Illinois Football Analyst
December 27, 2021
James Kreutz shows no offers on his recruiting profiles.
Spotlight on Football Signees - Gabe Jacas
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
December 26, 2021
I started this signing day series of spotlight articles with the two players that you're most likely to see on the field in 2022.
Spotlight on Football Signees - Tyson Rooks
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
December 25, 2021
I decided to save the most interesting piece of the Illini recruiting class for today.
Spotlight on Te Rah Edwards
By Steve Sturm -- IlliniGuys Football Analyst
December 24, 2021
Illinois added some a much-needed player to its depth chart on the defensive line the day before signing day with Te Rah Edwards, a defensive tackle who decided to transfer from Northwestern. Edwards only entered five contests for Northwestern and totaled two tackles in that time, but he's going to be a very valuable addition to an Illini team that needed another big body in the middle of the defense in 2022 and beyond.
What does he bring to the Orange and Blue?
APR Score Allows Rutgers to Obtain Gator Bowl Replacement Spot
Illinois will not be headed to the postseason this […]
Spotlight on Isaiah Adams
Steve Sturm, IlliniGuys Football Analyst
December 17, 2021
I decided to start my week of signing day spotlights with Isaiah Adams because I believe he's the one guy on this list that Illini nation is going to have to know about first.
Beat Writer Q&A: Matt Stevens Answers IlliniGuys Questions
IlliniGuys.com beat writer Matt Stevens answers subscriber questions related […]
Why Tommy DeVito Found a Perfect Fit with Illini Offensive Scheme
Tommy DeVito is transferring 857 miles from Don Bosco Prep School in New Jersey, but his private QB coach says the Illini offense will “get Tommy back to his football roots”.
Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer
December 19, 2021
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- By just introducing their offensive system this past season, the Illinois football program was recruiting Tommy DeVito without either party knowing it at the time.
Watch: Illini football coach Bret Bielema gives end-of-season press conference
Illini head football coach Bret Bielema reflects on his […]
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