The 1968 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1968 Big Ten season. In their second year under head coach Jim Valek, the Illini compiled a 1âÂÂ9 record (1âÂÂ6 in conference games), finished in a tie for eighth place in the Big Ten, and were outcored by a total of 333 to 107.
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Bob Naponic (813 passing yards, 39.0% completion percentage), fullback Rich Johnson (973 rushing yards, 4.0 yards per carry), and wide receiver Doug Dieken (21 receptions for 223 yards). Johnson was also selected as the team's most valuable player.
The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.