In their fifth season under head coach Robert Zuppke, the Illini compiled a 5–2–1 record and finished in a tie for fifth place in the Big Ten Conference.

[1] This team included Chicago Bears founder and coach, George Halas.

End Reynold R. Kraft was the team captain.

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