Team Rivalry - Schedule

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17
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Head Coach Robert Zuppke

"The 1923 season became a particularly special year in Illinois football history. Not only did Illinois and Zuppke win their third national championship in 10 years, but Memorial Stadium was finally completed. It was unveiled for all to see at the homecoming contest, a victory vs. Chicago on Nov. 3. The 1923 season also meant the arrival of legendary halfback Red Grange, who became possibly the most storied college football player ever. Grange was named a Walter Camp All-American after scoring 72 points that season. After the win over Chicago, the Fighting Illini finished their undefeated season by shutting out their final three opponents en route to a tie for the conference crown with Michigan, which Illinois didn't play. The defense was spectacular, as Illinois held its last five opponents scoreless and outscored its foes, 82-0, to finish the season. In addition to Grange, left guard James McMillen joined the Galloping Ghost on several award teams, including Eckersall's first-team All-America squad." from fightingillini.com

"The 1923 season became a particularly special year in Illinois football history. Not only did Illinois and Zuppke win their third national championship in 10 years, but Memorial Stadium was finally completed. It was unveiled for all to see at the homecoming contest, a victory vs. Chicago on Nov. 3. The 1923 season also meant the arrival of legendary halfback Red Grange, who became possibly the most storied college football player ever. Grange was named a Walter Camp All-American after scoring 72 points that season. After the win over Chicago, the Fighting Illini finished their undefeated season by shutting out their final three opponents en route to a tie for the conference crown with Michigan, which Illinois didn't play. The defense was spectacular, as Illinois held its last five opponents scoreless and outscored its foes, 82-0, to finish the season. In addition to Grange, left guard James McMillen joined the Galloping Ghost on several award teams, including Eckersall's first-team All-America squad." from fightingillini.com

Game Day

Opponent

Result

Rank AP/CFP

Details

Oct 06
1923

Nebraska

Memorial Stadium (IL)

24 - 7

Non-Conference

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Oct 13
1923

Butler

Memorial Stadium (IL)

21 - 7

Non-Conference

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Oct 20
1923

Iowa

Iowa Field

9 - 6

Homecoming

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Oct 27
1923

Northwestern

Memorial Stadium (IL)

29 - 0

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Nov 03
1923

Chicago

Memorial Stadium (IL)

7 - 0

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Nov 10
1923

Wisconsin

Memorial Stadium (IL)

10 - 0

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Nov 17
1923

Mississippi State

Memorial Stadium (IL)

27 - 0

Non-Conference

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Nov 24
1923

Ohio State

Ohio State Stadium

9 - 0

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