The 2004 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 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their eighth and final season under head coach Ron Turner, the Illini compiled a 3âÂÂ8 record (1âÂÂ7 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.