1975 Illinois Fighting Illini football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1975 Illinois Fighting Illini football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 5–6 4–4 Bob Blackman 5th Stu Levenick Bruce Beaman Dean March Stu Levenick Memorial Stadium The 1975 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1975 Big Ten season. In their fifth year under head coach Bob Blackman, the Illini compiled a 5–6 record (4–4 in conference games), finished in a three-way tie for third place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 260 to 229.1975 Illinois Fighting Illini Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 26, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/illinois/1975-schedule.html The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Kurt Steger (1,136 passing yards, 48.2% completion percentage), running back Lonnie Perrin (907 rushing yards, 5.3 yards per carry, seven touchdowns), and wide receiver Jeff Chrystal (22 receptions, 261 yards).Illini Football Yearly Leaders Sports Reference LLC Illini Football Yearly Leader 20 August 2026 https://fightingillini.com/sports/2016/8/18/football-yearly-leaders Offensive tackle Stu Levenick and defensive back Bruce Beaman were selected as the team's most valuable players.Fighting Illini Football Record Book University of Illinois 2015 December 29, 2016 155 http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/fightingillini.com/documents/2015/8/3/3_History_7_30.pdf November 29, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201129040612/http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/fightingillini.com/documents/2015/8/3/3_History_7_30.pdf dead The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. Schedule 1975 AP September 13 w y Iowa Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA 27–12 57,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lima-news-illinois-bulldozes-iowa/181207685/ The Lima News Illinois bulldozes Iowa September 14, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com September 20 l y Missouri 5 Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL rivalry 20–30 57,059 https://www.newspapers.com/article/rapid-city-journal-missouri-wins/181203469/ Rapid City Journal Missouri wins September 21, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com September 27 l y y Texas A&M 8 Kyle Field College Station, TX 13–43 45,524 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-odessa-american-texas-am-displays-p/169102170/ The Odessa American Texas A&M displays power in 43–13 win over Illini September 28, 1975 March 29, 2025 Newspapers.com October 4 w y Washington State Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL 27–21 51,060 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-post-dispatch-illini-bounce-ba/181142409/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch Illini bounce back October 5, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com October 11 w Minnesota Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL 42–23 46,162 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-illini-offense-bum/181207800/ The Indianapolis Star Illini offense bumps Gophers October 12, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com October 18 l Purdue Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL rivalry 24–26 61,204 https://www.newspapers.com/article/southern-illinoisan-late-field-goal-foil/181207883/ Southern Illinoisan Late field goal foiled as Purdue spoils Illinois homecoming, wins 26–24 October 19, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com October 25 w y Michigan State 16 Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI 21–19 66,223 https://www.newspapers.com/article/santa-cruz-sentinel-illinois-upsets-mich/181207245/ Santa Cruz Sentinel Illinois upsets Michigan State, 21–19 October 26, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com November 1 l y Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 9–18 78,868 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pantagraph-mareks-ground-binge-lift/181208060/ The Pantagraph Marek's ground binge lifts Wisconsin over Illini, 18–9 November 2, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com November 8 l Ohio State 1 Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL Illibuck 3–40 67,571 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-post-dispatch-buckeyes-jump-on/181206632/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch Buckeyes jump on errors in walloping Illini, 40–3 November 9, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com November 15 l Michigan 4 Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL rivalry 15–21 45,077 Bring On Bucks! 'M' Wins, 21-15: Gordon Bell Rings Up 2 TDs Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester November 16, 1975 1E, 2E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/42852080/bring_on_bucks_m_wins_2115_gordon/ Newspapers.comMichigan repels inspired Illini: Conquers fumbles, late threat en route to crucial 21-15 win The Michigan Daily Jeff Schiller November 16, 1975 1, 8 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754530/647 Bentley Historical Library November 22 w y Northwestern Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL rivalry 28–7 19,800 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-terre-haute-tribune-lonnie-perrin-le/181208159/ The Terre Haute Tribune-Star Lonnie Perrin leads Illini to 28–7 decision November 23, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com Roster 1975 Illinois Fighting Illini f 76 So Burt Owens T 74 Jr Kevin Pancratz T 40 Jr John Peach SE 33 Sr Lonnie Perrin TB y 23 Jr Jim Phillips TB 16 Jr Ray Pokorny QB 14 So Dirk Schnittker TB 15 Jr Jeff Stewart S 67 Sr Scott Studwell LB y 97 So John Sullivan LB 51 Jr Chris Williams LB 37 Sr Rick Williams LB 21 Jr John Yanoshik DB https://fightingillini.com/sports/2015/7/18/football_alltimerosters_1975_1999.aspx?#1975 *Bob Blackman References Illinois Category:Illinois Fighting Illini football seasons Illinois Fighting Illini football