
Illinois record book
Illinois is 646–634–49 since 1892, 10–12 in bowls and the playoff. Robert Zuppke has the most wins at Illinois, 131.
Wins by a head coach
| A career | Robert Zuppke1913 – 1941 | 131 |
|---|---|---|
| A season | Edgar Holt1902 | 10 |
| Mike White1983 | 10 | |
| and 3 more | 10 | |
| First 25 games | Arthur R. Hall1907 – 1910 | 19 |
Passing yards
| A career | Nathan Scheelhaase2010 – 2013 | 8,568 |
|---|---|---|
| A season | Nathan Scheelhaase2013 | 3,272 |
| A game | John PaddockNov 11, 2023 | 507 |
| First 25 games | Wes Lunt2014 – 2016 | 5,364 |
Passing touchdowns
| A career | Luke Altmyer2023 – 2025 | 57 |
|---|---|---|
| A season | Juice Williams2008 | 22 |
| Luke Altmyer2024 | 22 | |
| Luke Altmyer2025 | 22 | |
| A game | Juice WilliamsAug 30, 2008 | 5 |
| Reilly O'TooleSep 15, 2012 | 5 | |
| Nathan ScheelhaaseSep 28, 2013 | 5 | |
| First 25 games | Luke Altmyer2023 – 2025 | 43 |
Rushing yards
| A career | Chase Brown2019 – 2022 | 3,206 |
|---|---|---|
| A season | Mikel Leshoure2010 | 1,697 |
| A game | Mikel LeshoureNov 20, 2010 | 330 |
| First 25 games | Chase Brown2019 – 2022 | 2,296 |
Rushing touchdowns
| A career | Jason Ford2008 – 2011 | 26 |
|---|---|---|
| A season | Rashard Mendenhall2007 | 17 |
| Mikel Leshoure2010 | 17 | |
| A game | Rashard MendenhallSep 15, 2007 | 3 |
| Jason FordOct 18, 2008 | 3 | |
| and 7 more | 3 | |
| First 25 games | Chase Brown2019 – 2022 | 12 |
Receiving yards
| A career | A.J. Jenkins2008 – 2011 | 2,432 |
|---|---|---|
| A season | A.J. Jenkins2011 | 1,276 |
| A game | A.J. JenkinsOct 1, 2011 | 268 |
| First 25 games | Arrelious Benn2007 – 2008 | 1,731 |
Receptions
| A career | Isaiah Williams2019 – 2023 | 214 |
|---|---|---|
| A season | A.J. Jenkins2011 | 90 |
| A game | Steve HullNov 30, 2013 | 13 |
| Isaiah WilliamsNov 4, 2023 | 13 | |
| First 25 games | Arrelious Benn2007 – 2008 | 121 |
Receiving touchdowns
| A career | A.J. Jenkins2008 – 2011 | 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Bryant2021 – 2024 | 19 | |
| A season | Pat Bryant2024 | 10 |
| Collin Dixon2026 | 10 | |
| A game | A.J. JenkinsOct 1, 2011 | 3 |
| Casey WashingtonNov 25, 2023 | 3 | |
| Collin DixonSep 12, 2026 | 3 | |
| First 25 games | A.J. Jenkins2008 – 2010 | 11 |
Touchdowns responsible for
| A career | Nathan Scheelhaase2010 – 2013 | 74 |
|---|---|---|
| A season | Luke Altmyer2025 | 28 |
| A game | Juice WilliamsAug 30, 2008 | 5 |
| Mikel LeshoureNov 6, 2010 | 5 | |
| and 3 more | 5 | |
| First 25 games | Luke Altmyer2023 – 2025 | 51 |