The 2004 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their eighth and final season under head coach Ron Turner, the Illini compiled a 3–8 record (1–7 in conference games), tied for last place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 323 to 240. Turner was fired as head coach at the conclusion of the season.
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Jon Beutjer (1,082 passing yards), running back Pierre Thompson (893 rushing yards, 60 points scored), and wide receiver Kendrick Jones (47 receptions for 687 yards).
The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.
Schedule
Roster
Game summaries Florida A&M
Statistics FAMU ILL First downs 21 26 Total yards 358 554 Rushing yards 71 296 Passing yards 287 258 Turnovers 3 0 Time of possession 29:26 30:34 Team Category Player Statistics Florida A&M Passing Ben Dougherty 22/34, 144 yards, 2 INT Rushing Josh Driscoll 8 rushes, 40 yards, 2 TD Receiving Derek Williams 3 receptions, 59 yards Illinois Passing Jon Beutjer 16/18, 228 yards, TD Rushing Pierre Thomas 14 rushes, 143 yards, 2 TD Receiving Kendrick Jones 3 receptions, 101 yards
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