The 2003 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois at UrbanaâÂÂChampaign as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2003 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their seventh season under Ron Turner, the Illini compiled a 1âÂÂ11 record (0âÂÂ8 in conference games), finished in last place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 398 to 203.
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Jon Beutjer (1,597 passing yards), running back E. B. Halsey (525 rushing yards), wide receiver Kelvin Hayden (52 receptions for 592 yards), and kicker John Gockman (63 points scored, 21 of 21 extra points, 14 of 22 field goals).
The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.