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The Farrell Report - More Visitors to Watch the Illini

The Farrell Report - More Visitors to Watch the Illini

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

October 7, 2022

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

Illinois is hot after a huge win against Wisconsin but now they have a big test at home against Iowa.

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Ty Meyer Jr.

Ty Meyer Jr. "I'm excited for the game"

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

Oct. 6, 2022

Illinois will have Ty Meyer Jr. on campus this weekend with other potential prospects.

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Sophomore Andre Lovett will see again this weekend

Sophomore Andre Lovett will see again this weekend

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

October 6, 2022
 
There is an old saying: strike while the iron is hot, and the Illinois football team is 4-1.

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Wisconsin Coaching Change May Open the Door for Illinois 

Wisconsin Coaching Change May Open the Door for Illinois 

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

October 5, 2022

I was one of the recruiting guys who complained over the years when colleges tried to persuade kids to not honor their verbal commitments to other schools. 

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The Farrell Report - the Ups and Downs of Winning

The Farrell Report - the Ups and Downs of Winning

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

October 5, 2022

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

It’s an exciting time for Illinois football coming off the huge win at Wisconsin that led to the ouster of head coach Paul Chryst.

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Illinois 34, Wisconsin 10 - Illini Film Review

Illinois 34, Wisconsin 10 - Illini Film Review

Illinois 34, Wisconsin 10; Illini Film Review - Walters Didn’t Stop Blitzing; Wisconsin Never Stopped Covering Hightower in Man; Is DeVito Already Changing Protections?

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 4, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Ryan Walters has a two-word phrase for his players to keep them calm and set on the game plan: don’t flinch. 

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Breaking Update - Saboor Karriem

Ked's Recruiting Roundup - Breaking Update - Saboor Karriem

Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting 

October 4th, 2022

After Illinois beat the Wisconsin Badgers 34-10 at Camp Randall Stadium, head coach Bret Bielema said, "I was saving two recruiting calls to make after today's game to check in on them."

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Illini DC Ryan Walters on Colorado Head Coach Speculation: ‘It’s flattering’

Illini DC Ryan Walters on Colorado Head Coach Speculation: ‘It’s flattering’

Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters knows his alma mater, Colorado, is in the market for a new head coach and he didn’t run from that speculation when asked Monday.

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 4, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Ryan Walters knows his name has already been connected by several media outlets to the recent head coach opening at his alma mater and he’s not running from that attention.

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Watch: Bret Bielema's weekly news conference for Iowa week

Watch: Bret Bielema's weekly news conference for Iowa week

Illini Head Coach Bret Bielema talks to reporters after […]

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The Trench Report: Wisconsin

The Trench Report: Wisconsin

By Steve Sturm - IlliniGuys Football Analyst

October 3, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics) 

As I type this the news is coming out that Wisconsin has fired head coach Paul Chryst after Illinois took his Badger team to the woodshed on Saturday.  While that seems like a rash move to me considering that Chryst was 9-4 last year and is 67-26 and 43-18 in the Big Ten in his 7 1/2 years in Madison, I have to say that as I'm re-watching the game all I can see are examples of Illinois looking like the better-coached team.  Illinois is not more talented than Wisconsin, but they outworked and out-executed Wisconsin on Saturday and the difference between the two teams was especially stark in the second half as Wisconsin looked defeated in all three phases.  Now to this game:

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The Farrell Report - Potential Effects of Chryst Firing on Illini Recruiting

The Farrell Report - Potential Effects of Chryst Firing on Illini Recruiting

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

October 3, 2022

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

There are lots of big happenings with Illinois and Wisconsin in the span of 48 hours.

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Illinois Receives Votes in Latest AP Top 25 Poll

Illinois Receives Votes in Latest AP Top 25 Poll

Three Associated Press Top 25 pollsters voted Illinois on their ballots for this week. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 2, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- For the first time since 2019, voters have put the name ‘Illinois’ on their weekly submitted Associated Press Top 25 ballots. 

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Wisconsin Fires Paul Chryst; Promotes DC Jim Leonhard as Interim Head Coach

Wisconsin Fires Paul Chryst; Promotes DC Jim Leonhard as Interim Head Coach

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

October 2, 2022

MADISON, Wis. --- Paul Chryst has been terminated in the middle of his eighth season as head football coach at the University of Wisconsin. 

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Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Bielema Puts the B1G on Notice

Heat Checks & Hail Marys - Bielema Puts the B1G on Notice

Mike Cagley, IlliniGuy Cover photo courtesy of Steve Apps […]

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Still Chasing Brown: Illini Tailback Likely Maintains Status As Nation’s Leading Rusher

Still Chasing Brown: Illini Tailback Likely Maintains Status As Nation’s Leading Rusher

Illinois tailback Chase Brown is suddenly in the conversation for awards and honors that no Illini running back has seen in decades. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

Cover Photo: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

October 1, 2022

MADISON, Wis. --- Chase Brown just isn’t ready to give up that title of nation’s leading rusher. 

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