The 1906 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an

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team that represented the

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during the

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. In their second non-consecutive season under head coach

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, the Illini compiled a 1–3–1 record and finished in fifth place in the Western Conference. Halfback Ira T. Carrithers was the team captain.

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Illinois Fighting Illini football seasons

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