The 2008 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. In their fourth season under head coach Ron Zook, the Fighting Illini compiled a 5–7 record (3–5 in conference games), finished in a three-way tie for sixth place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 344 to 319. Quarterback Juice Williams led the Big Ten with 3,173 passing yards, 22 passing touchdowns, and 16 interceptions. Williams also led the team with 719 rushing yards. The team's other statistical leaders included wide receiver Arrelious Benn (67 receptions for 1,055 yards) and kicker Matt Keller (84 points scored, 39 of 41 extra points, 15 of 20 field goals). The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. Wiki link