The 1993 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 1993 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second year under head coach Lou Tepper, the Fighting Illini compiled a 5âÂÂ6 record (5âÂÂ3 in conference games), finished in a three-way tie for fourth place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 210 to 204.
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Johnny Johnson (1,688 passing yards), running back Ty Douthard (599 rushing yards, 43 receptions, 406 receiving yards), and kicker Chris Richardson (60 points scored, 18 of 19 extra points, 14 of 20 field goals). Tackle Brad Hopkins was selected by the Associated Press as a first-team player on the 1993 All-Big Ten Conference football team.
The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.