Football

By Zain Bando - IlliniGuys Student Correspondent

November 13, 2022

(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)

Just two weeks ago, things were looking up for the Illini. At 7-1, Illinois joined the College Football Playoff rankings for the first time in program history at No. 16, as the team looked ahead to two home matchups against Michigan State and Purdue. Win both, and a ticket to Indy is clinched.

The silver platter has yet to arrive, and now there's a strong possibility it will be lost in transit and find a home elsewhere. Last Saturday, a 23-7 deficit was too much to overcome, as penalties and turnovers plagued Illinois before running out of time on the game’s final drive, losing 23-15 in front of over 56,000 fans, most of them wearing Orange and Blue.

Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks about the 31-24 […]

By IlliniGuys Staff November 12, 2022 (Cover photo courtesy […]

November 12, 2022 The Illini's winning streak stopped by […]

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

November 11, 2022

Sources close to the Illinois football program confirmed that Malik Elzy, the nation's top unsigned wide receiver

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

November 11, 2022

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As we await another big game for the Illini and some pending commitments, the season Chase Brown is having has Illinois attractive on the trail.

Steve Sturm - IlliniGuys Football Analyst

November 10, 2022

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Illinois' burgeoning season suffered a setback on Saturday when the Illini lost to Michigan State despite outgaining the Spartans by 150 yards and keeping even in the turnover battle. 

Illinois rewards offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. with a […]

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

November 9, 2022

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The Illinois program is being aggressive with 2023 prospects to capitalize on their success on the field this season.

Kedric Prince, IlliniGuys Director of Recruiting

November 8, 2022

The Illinois coaching staff has now entered Penn State's recruiting area for football recruits, and it was met with great feedback.

Following the 23-15 loss to Michigan State last weekend, Illinois (7-2, 4-2) nearly falls out of College Football Top 25 rankings. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

November 8, 2022

Following its disappointing home loss to Michigan State last weekend, Illinois took a tumble down the College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings. 

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema will not change punters following Hugh Robertson’s struggles with the windy conditions Saturday.

By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst

November 7, 2022

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- For the first nine games of this season, Hugh Robertson has been the punter for Illinois and the program’s head coach sees no reason to change that going into game number 10. 

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema confirmed Monday in his media conference at Memorial Stadium that “Hugh Robertson is our starting punter” despite the 29-year-old Australian’s struggles on Saturday in the 23-15 loss to Michigan State. 

Illini football coach Bret Bielema looks ahead to Saturday's […]

Mike Farrell, IlliniGuys National Football Recruiting Expert

November 7, 2022

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A tough and unexpected loss to Michigan State is a major setback for the Illini this season but recruiting remains solid.

Mike Cagley, Co-host of IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular November 6, […]