| Year: | 1931 |
| Team: | Illinois Fighting Illini |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Big Ten Conference |
| Short Conf: | Big Ten |
| Record: | 2–6 |
| Conf Record: | 0–6 |
| Head Coach: | Robert Zuppke |
| Hc Year: | 19th |
| Mvp: | Fred Frink |
| Captain: | Gilbert Berry |
| Stadium: | Memorial Stadium |
The 1931 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois during the 1931 college football season. In their 19th season under head coach Robert Zuppke, the Illini compiled a 2–6 record and finished in last place in the Big Ten Conference.[1] End Fred Frink was selected as the team's most valuable player.[2] Halfback Gil Berry was the team captain.[3]