The 1954 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1954 Big Ten season. In their 13th year under head coach Ray Eliot, the Fighting Illini compiled a 1–8 record (0–6 in conference games), finished in last place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 180 to 103. Guard Jan Smid was selected as a second-team player on the 1954 All-Big Ten Conference football team. Center Jack Chamblin was selected as the team's most valuable player. The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. Wiki link