Conference Big Ten Conference Home stadium Memorial Stadium | 1976 record 5–6 (4–4 Big Ten) | |
Head coach Bob Blackman (6th year) MVP Jerry Finis, Scott Studwell | ||
The 1976 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois during the 1976 NCAA Division I football season. In their sixth year under head coach Bob Blackman, the Illini compiled a 5–6 record and finished in a four-way tie for third place in the Big Ten Conference.
The team's offensive leaders were quarterback Kurt Steger with 1,243 passing yards, running back James Coleman with 687 rushing yards, and wide receiver Eric Rouse with 326 receiving yards. Offensive tackle Jerry Finis and linebacker Scott Studwell were selected as the team's most valuable players.
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1976 Illinois Fighting Illini football team Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA