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1.

What's the real first name of Illinois quarterback "Juice" Williams?
- A.
  
  Orenthal
- B.
  
  Isiah
- C.
  
  Jacob
- D.
  
  John
Correct Answer
B. Isiah
2.

Who led the 2008 Illinois team in rushing yards with 719 net yards?
- A.
  
  Daniel Dufrene
- B.
  
  Juice Williams
- C.
  
  Jason Ford
- D.
  
  Rashard Mendenhall
Correct Answer
B. Juice Williams
3.

Which NFL team drafted Illinois tailback Rashard Mendenhall 23rd overall in 2008?
- A.
  
  San Francisco 49ers
- B.
  
  Oakland Raiders
- C.
  
  Pittsburg Steelers
- D.
  
  Carolina Panthers
Correct Answer
C. Pittsburg Steelers
4.

Which player received the Illinois MVP award and had 1,055 yards receiving in 2008 ?
- A.
  
  Arrelious Benn
- B.
  
  Michael Hoomanawanui
- C.
  
  Will Judson
- D.
  
  Juice Williams
Correct Answer
A. Arrelious Benn
5.

With two interceptions in 2008, who led the Fighting Illini in this category?
- A.
  
  Dere Hicks
- B.
  
  Vontae Davis
- C.
  
  Brit Miller
- D.
  
  Derek Walker
Correct Answer
B. Vontae Davis
6.

In 2008, how many touchdowns were given up by Illinois on kickoffs?
- A.
  
  Five
- B.
  
  None
- C.
  
  10
- D.
  
  Two
Correct Answer
D. Two
7.

Who led the team with 132 total tackles in 2008 for Illinois?
- A.
  
  Martez Wilson
- B.
  
  Brit Miller
- C.
  
  Dere Hicks
- D.
  
  Vontae Davis
Correct Answer
B. Brit Miller
8.

Who led the Fighting Illini in tackles for loss in 2008 with 15.5?
- A.
  
  Will Davis
- B.
  
  Josh Brent
- C.
  
  Brit Miller
- D.
  
  Doug Pilcher
Correct Answer
C. Brit Miller
9.

What player threw for 3173 yards and averaged 59.9 yards a game for Illinois in 2008?
- A.
  
  Eddie McGee
- B.
  
  Juice Williams
- C.
  
  Arrelious Benn
- D.
  
  Rashard Mendenhall
Correct Answer
B. Juice Williams
10.

What was Illinois' Arrelious Benn's average yards per reception on 67 catches in 2008?
- A.
  
  29.3
- B.
  
  5.5
- C.
  
  10.1
- D.
  
  15.7
Correct Answer
D. 15.7
11.

Who led the 2008 Fighting Illini in all-purpose yards with 1,668?
- A.
  
  Daniel Dufrene
- B.
  
  A.J. Jenkins
- C.
  
  Juice Williams
- D.
  
  Arrelious Benn
Correct Answer
D. Arrelious Benn
12.

How many solo tackles did Illinois' Brit Miller have in 2008 out of 132 total tackles?
- A.
  
  132
- B.
  
  72
- C.
  
  25
- D.
  
  100
Correct Answer
B. 72
13.

What position did Illinois hire Mike Schultz for in 2009 after he spent 11 years in TCU?
- A.
  
  Defensive Line Coach
- B.
  
  Special Teams Coach
- C.
  
  Head Coach
- D.
  
  Offensive Coordinator
Correct Answer
D. Offensive Coordinator
14.

Which team hired Illinois offensive coordinator Mike Locksley as head coach in 2008?
- A.
  
  UCLA
- B.
  
  Virginia
- C.
  
  Georgia Tech
- D.
  
  University Of New Mexico
Correct Answer
D. University Of New Mexico
15.

Which Illinois linebacker made first team all-Big Ten in 2007 with 132 total tackles?
- A.
  
  Vontae Davis
- B.
  
  Antonio Steele
- C.
  
  Brit Miller
- D.
  
  Jeremy "J" Leman
Correct Answer
D. Jeremy "J" Leman
16.

How many Rose Bowl appearances did Illinois have before playing in it in 2008?
- A.
  
  Nine
- B.
  
  Four
- C.
  
  12
- D.
  
  One
Correct Answer
B. Four
17.

Illinois had 28 rushing touchdowns in 2007, with Rashard Mendenhall accounting for how many?
- A.
  
  17
- B.
  
  27
- C.
  
  Two
- D.
  
  10
Correct Answer
A. 17
18.

Out of 267 passing attempts, how many did Juice Williams complete in 2007 for Illinois?
- A.
  
  200
- B.
  
  255
- C.
  
  90
- D.
  
  153
Correct Answer
D. 153
19.

Which team did Illinois lose to by a score of 49-17 in the 2008 Rose Bowl?
- A.
  
  Miami Hurricanes
- B.
  
  USC Trojans
- C.
  
  Texas Longhorns
- D.
  
  Florida Gators
Correct Answer
B. USC Trojans
20.

How many yards did Illinois' Rashard Mendenhall gain on 17 carries in the 2008 Rose Bowl?
- A.
  
  155
- B.
  
  90
- C.
  
  108
- D.
  
  255
Correct Answer
A. 155
21.

Before making it to a fifth Rose Bowl in 2008, what year did Illinois last appear?
- A.
  
  1990
- B.
  
  2002
- C.
  
  1984
- D.
  
  1954
Correct Answer
C. 1984
22.

What category did Illinois linebacker J Leman lead the Big Ten in with 152 in 2006?
- A.
  
  Fumble Recoveries
- B.
  
  Interceptions
- C.
  
  Total Tackles
- D.
  
  Sacks
Correct Answer
C. Total Tackles
23.

What team was coach Ron Zook coaching from 2002-04 before coming to Illinois in 2005?
- A.
  
  USC Trojans
- B.
  
  Florida State Seminoles
- C.
  
  Florida Gators
- D.
  
  USF Bulls
Correct Answer
C. Florida Gators
24.

Which Illinois quarterback averaged 179.9 yards a game passing in 2005?
- A.
  
  Juice Williams
- B.
  
  Chris Pazan
- C.
  
  Jon Beutjer
- D.
  
  Tim Brasic
Correct Answer
D. Tim Brasic
25.

Which 2005 Illinois team MVP had seven games with over 100 all-purpose yards that year?
- A.
  
  Juice Williams
- B.
  
  Pierre Thomas
- C.
  
  E.B. Halsey
- D.
  
  Kyle Hudson
Correct Answer
B. Pierre Thomas
26.

What Illinois player had a team-high 78 total tackles in 2005?
- A.
  
  J Leman
- B.
  
  Alan Ball
- C.
  
  Kevin Mitchell
- D.
  
  Brit Miller
Correct Answer
C. Kevin Mitchell
27.

What was head coach Ron Turner's overall record in Illinois from 1997-04?
- A.
  
  35-57
- B.
  
  22-70
- C.
  
  59-32
- D.
  
  80-12
Correct Answer
A. 35-57
28.

Which Illinois football coach had three consecutive losing seasons before getting fired in 2004?
- A.
  
  Ron Turner
- B.
  
  John Mackovic
- C.
  
  Mike White
- D.
  
  Ron Zook
Correct Answer
A. Ron Turner
29.

Which player recorded a team-high four interceptions in 2004?
- A.
  
  Mike Gawelek
- B.
  
  Kelvin Hayden
- C.
  
  Morris Virgil
- D.
  
  Justin Harrison
Correct Answer
B. Kelvin Hayden
30.

Which player recorded a team-high 87 tackles in 2004 for Illinois?
- A.
  
  Morris Virgil
- B.
  
  Matt Sinclair
- C.
  
  Kelvin Hayden
- D.
  
  Justin Harrison
Correct Answer
B. Matt Sinclair

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Illinois Fighting Illini Football Trivia

What's the real first name of Illinois quarterback "Juice" Williams?

Who led the 2008 Illinois team in rushing yards with 719 net yards?

Which NFL team drafted Illinois tailback Rashard Mendenhall 23rd overall in 2008?

Which player received the Illinois MVP award and had 1,055 yards receiving in 2008 ?

With two interceptions in 2008, who led the Fighting Illini in this category?

In 2008, how many touchdowns were given up by Illinois on kickoffs?

Who led the team with 132 total tackles in 2008 for Illinois?

Who led the Fighting Illini in tackles for loss in 2008 with 15.5?

What player threw for 3173 yards and averaged 59.9 yards a game for Illinois in 2008?

What was Illinois' Arrelious Benn's average yards per reception on 67 catches in 2008?

Who led the 2008 Fighting Illini in all-purpose yards with 1,668?

How many solo tackles did Illinois' Brit Miller have in 2008 out of 132 total tackles?

What position did Illinois hire Mike Schultz for in 2009 after he spent 11 years in TCU?

Which team hired Illinois offensive coordinator Mike Locksley as head coach in 2008?

Which Illinois linebacker made first team all-Big Ten in 2007 with 132 total tackles?

How many Rose Bowl appearances did Illinois have before playing in it in 2008?

Illinois had 28 rushing touchdowns in 2007, with Rashard Mendenhall accounting for how many?

Out of 267 passing attempts, how many did Juice Williams complete in 2007 for Illinois?

Which team did Illinois lose to by a score of 49-17 in the 2008 Rose Bowl?

How many yards did Illinois' Rashard Mendenhall gain on 17 carries in the 2008 Rose Bowl?

Before making it to a fifth Rose Bowl in 2008, what year did Illinois last appear?

What category did Illinois linebacker J Leman lead the Big Ten in with 152 in 2006?

What team was coach Ron Zook coaching from 2002-04 before coming to Illinois in 2005?

Which Illinois quarterback averaged 179.9 yards a game passing in 2005?

Which 2005 Illinois team MVP had seven games with over 100 all-purpose yards that year?

What Illinois player had a team-high 78 total tackles in 2005?

What was head coach Ron Turner's overall record in Illinois from 1997-04?

Which Illinois football coach had three consecutive losing seasons before getting fired in 2004?

Which player recorded a team-high four interceptions in 2004?

Which player recorded a team-high 87 tackles in 2004 for Illinois?