The 2017 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 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. In their second season under head coach Lovie Smith, the Fighting Illini compiled a 2–10 record (0–9 in conference games), finished in last place in the Big Ten's West Division, and were outscored by a total of 378 to 185. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Jeff George Jr. (1,273 passing yards), running back Mike Epstein (346 rushing yards), wide receiver Ricky Smalling (31 receptions for 510 yards), and kicker Chase McLaughlin (53 points scored, 17 of 17 extra points, 12 of 17 field goals). The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. Wiki link