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