The Illinois Fighting Illini, coached by Ron Zook, will host Fresno State Nov. 21, 2009 and the 'Dogs host Illinois Dec. 5, 2010.
The Illinois program has produced some of the most recognizable names in football history, including George Halas, Red Grange and Dick Butkus.
"We are pleased for our student-athletes and fans that this upcoming series with Illinois will bring another deeply respected Big Ten opponent to Bulldog Stadium," said Boeh.
Bulldog Future Schedules
2009
9/5 UC Davis
9/12 @Wisconsin
9/26 @Cincinnati
11/21 @Illinois
TBA*
*-13th game/6th home game possible
2010
9/4 Cal Poly
9/18 Cincinnati
9/25 @Ole Miss
12/4 Illinois
2011
North Dakota
9/10 @Nebraska
9/24 @Colorado
10/1 Mississippi
2012
9/15 Colorado
TBA
TBA
TBA
2013
8/29 Rutgers
9/7 Cal Poly
@Colorado
TBA
2014
9/13 Nebraska
TBA
TBA
TBA
2015
@Ole Miss
TBA
TBA
TBA
2016
@Nebraska
TBA
TBA
TBA