2004 Illinois Fighting Illini football team


The 2004 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 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their eighth and final season under head coach Ron Turner, the Illini compiled a 3–8 record, 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, running back Pierre Thompson, and wide receiver Kendrick Jones.
The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

Game summaries

Florida A&M

StatisticsFAMUILL
First downs2126
Total yards358554
Rushing yards71296
Passing yards287258
Turnovers30
Time of possession29:2630:34