Conference Big Ten Conference MVP Tony Parrilli Home stadium Memorial Stadium | 1961 record 0–9 (0–7 Big Ten) Captain Gary Brown | |
Head coach Pete Elliott (2nd year) | ||
The 1961 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois during the 1961 Big Ten Conference football season. In their second year under head coach Pete Elliott, the Illini compiled a 0–9 record and finished in last place in the Big Ten Conference. Guard Tony Parrilli was selected as the team's most valuable player.
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1961 Illinois Fighting Illini football team Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA