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Location: Champaign, Illinois
Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Conference: Big 10
National Championships: 5 (1914, 1919, 1923, 1927, 1951)
Conference Championships: 15
Coach: Bret Bielema
Rivals
| School | Illinois Record | Conference | Rivalry Name |
|---|---|---|---|
 Northwestern Wildcats | 56-54-5 | Big 10 | Land of Lincoln Trophy |
 Missouri Tigers | 7-17 | SEC | Arch Rivalry |
 Purdue Boilermakers | 45-46-6 | Big 10 | The Purdue Cannon |
 Ohio State Buckeyes | 30-68-4 | Big 10 | Illibuck Trophy |