Conference Big Ten Conference MVP George Bernhardt Home stadium Memorial Stadium | 1940 record 1–7 (0–5 Big Ten) Captain Thomas J. Riggs | |
Head coach Robert Zuppke (28th year) | ||
The 1940 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois during the 1940 Big Ten Conference football season. In their 28th season under head coach Robert Zuppke, the Illini compiled a 1–7 record and finished in last place in the Big Ten Conference. Fullback George Bernhardt was selected as the team's most valuable player.
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1940 Illinois Fighting Illini football team Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA