The 2013 Illinois Fighting Illini football team represented the

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in the

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. They were led by second-year head coach

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, and played their home games at Memorial Stadium. They were a member of the Leaders Division of the

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. They finished the season 4–8, 1–7 in Big Ten play to finish in fifth place in the Leaders Division.

Previous season

Illinois finished the 2012 season with 2–10, 0–8 in Big 10 Leaders play, where they placed last and failed to become bowl eligible for first time since

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Personnel

Coaching staff

Roster

Schedule

Chicago homecoming

For only the second time in

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's 89 year history, the stadium hosted the Illinois Fighting Illini football team. The Fighting Illini's last appearance at Soldier Field was during the

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season in which the team lost 10–9 to #22 ranked

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. Additionally, the

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, Illinois Foundation, and Division and Intercollegiate Athletics are hosting an "Illini Fest" family tailgate prior the start of the football game. The event is modeled after Chicago Street Festivals that are popular throughout

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Game summaries

Southern Illinois

Cincinnati

Washington

Miami (OH)

Nebraska

Wisconsin

Michigan State

Penn State

Indiana

Ohio State

Purdue

Northwestern

References

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Illinois Fighting Illini football seasons

Illinois Fighting Illini football The Illinois Fighting Illini football program represents the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) level. The Fighting Illini are a founding member of ...