2008 Illinois Football Preview:
Head Coach: Ron Zook
The Illinois Fighting Illini football program has proven itself in recent years to be a real contender for Big Ten and BCS glory. A 2007 trip to the Rose Bowl is proof that head coach Ron Zook has the team headed in the right direction. The Illini beat both Ohio State and Wisconsin, both teams in the top 5, and their archrival Northwestern in 2007, making it one of their most successful seasons in years. Memorial Stadium will be teeming with fans this season as the Illini strive for a Conference title and maybe a shot at the National Championship.