1991 Illinois Fighting Illini football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1991 Illinois Fighting Illini football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 6–6 4–4 John Mackovic 4th regular season Lou Tepper interim, bowl game Gene Dahlquist 4th Lou Tepper 4th Kameno Bell Mike Hopkins Marlon Primous Tim Simpson Memorial Stadium John Hancock Bowl L 3–6 vs. UCLA The 1991 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fourth and final year under head coach John Mackovic, the Fighting Illini compiled a 6–6 record (4–4 in conference games), finished in fifth place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 261 to 182.1991 Illinois Fighting Illini Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 24, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/illinois/1991-schedule.html Quarterback Jason Verduzco led the Big Ten with 235 pass completions, 382 pass attempts, and 2,825 passing yards. The team's other statistical leaders included running back Kameno Bell (642 rushing yards, 60 receptions), wide receiver Elbert Turner (646 receiving yards), and kicker Chris Richardson (68 points scored, 29 of 31 extra points, 12 of 17 field goals).1991 Illinois Fighting Illini Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 24, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/illinois/1991.html The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. Schedule 1991 AP Central August 31 3:00 pm w y East Carolina Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL ESPN 38–31 46,313 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72844000/illini-get-a-late-scare-from-east/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch Illini get a late scare from East Carolina September 1, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com September 14 1:00 pm l y y Missouri Faurot Field Columbia, MO 19–23 49,586 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-belleville-news-democrat-tigers-use/201642971/ The Belleville News-Democrat Tigers use breaks to defeat Illini September 15, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com September 21 2:30 pm w y Houston 21 Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL ABC 51–10 60,182 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-illinois-d-holds-off-houston/201474638/ The Times Illinois 'D' holds off Houston September 22, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 5 11:30 am w Minnesota Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL ESPN 24–3 57,981 https://www.newspapers.com/article/grand-forks-herald-gophers-drop-big-ten/201656913/ Grand Forks Herald Gophers drop Big Ten opener to Illini October 6, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 12 2:30 pm w 20 Ohio State 11 Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL Illibuck ABC 10–7 70,125 https://www.newspapers.com/article/quad-city-times-field-goal-lifts-illini/201710260/ Quad-City Times Field goal lifts Illini October 13, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 19 2:30 pm l y 13 Iowa 15 Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA ABC 21–24 70,220 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-star-iowa-dodges-past-illini/201710346/ The Journal Star Iowa dodges past Illini October 20, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 26 1:00 pm l y 17 Northwestern Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL rivalry 11–17 26,542 https://www.newspapers.com/article/stamford-advocate-lowly-northwestern-stu/201658239/ The Advocate Lowly Northwestern stuns Illinois October 27, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com November 2 1:00 pm w Wisconsin Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL 22–6 61,493 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-post-dispatch-illini-shake-off/201708892/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch Illini shake off slump, Wisconsin 22–6 November 3, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com November 9 12:00 pm w y Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN rivalry 41–14 33,152 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-boilermakers-lose/201710482/ The Indianapolis Star Boilermakers lose even more steam November 10, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com November 16 2:30 pm l 25 Michigan 4 Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL rivalry ABC 0–20 66,757 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pantagraph-michigan-of-old-tops-illi/201710588/ The Pantagraph Michigan of old tops Illini, 20–0 November 17, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com November 23 12:05 pm l y Michigan State Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI 24–27 61,721 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-herald-msus-gloomy-season-end/201709970/ The Times Herald MSU's gloomy season ends with bit of sunshine November 24, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com December 31 1:30 pm l y y UCLA 22 Sun Bowl El Paso, TX John Hancock Bowl CBS 3–6 42,281 https://www.newspapers.com/article/el-paso-herald-post-call-it-yawn-hanco/201522440/ El Paso Herald-Post Call it 'Yawn' Hancock January 1, 1992 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com Roster 1991 Illinois Fighting Illini f 87 Fr Ken Dilger T y 79 Jr Brad Hopkins T y 69 Sr Tim Simpson Tim Simpson (American football) C y *John Mackovic After the season NFL draft The following Fighting Illini were selected in the 1992 NFL draft after the season. Illinois Fighting Illini 2 Round Pick Player Position NFL team 7189Elbert TuenerWide receiverHouston Oilers12328Kameno BellRunning backMiami Dolphins12329Tim SimpsonCenterCleveland Browns https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1992/draft.htm 1992 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com November 20, 2023 References Illinois Category:Illinois Fighting Illini football seasons Illinois Fighting Illini football