1924 Illinois Fighting Illini football team explained

Year:1924
Team:Illinois Fighting Illini
Sport:football
Conference:Big Ten Conference
Short Conf:Big Ten
Record:6–1–1
Conf Record:3–1–1
Head Coach:Robert Zuppke
Hc Year:12th
Off Scheme:Single-wing
Captain:Frank E. Rokusek
Stadium:Memorial Stadium
Uniform:20silliniuniform.png

The 1924 Illinois Fighting Illini football team represented the University of Illinois in the 1924 Big Ten Conference football season. The Fighting Illini compiled a 6–1–1 record (3–1–1 against Western Conference opponents) and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 204 to 71.[1] This was the junior season for hall-of-fame All-American halfback Harold "Red" Grange. End/tackle Frank E. Rokusek was the team captain.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1924 Illinois Fighting Illini Schedule and Results.
  2. Web site: Fighting Illini Football Record Book. University of Illinois. 2015. December 28, 2016. 156.