The 1991 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 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fourth and final year under head coach John Mackovic, the Fighting Illini compiled a 6âÂÂ6 record (4âÂÂ4 in conference games), finished in fifth place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 261 to 182.
Quarterback Jason Verduzco led the Big Ten with 235 pass completions, 382 pass attempts, and 2,825 passing yards. The team's other statistical leaders included running back Kameno Bell (642 rushing yards, 60 receptions), wide receiver Elbert Turner (646 receiving yards), and kicker Chris Richardson (68 points scored, 29 of 31 extra points, 12 of 17 field goals).
The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.
The following Fighting Illini were selected in the 1992 NFL draft after the season.