2013 Illinois Fighting Illini football team

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The 2013 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 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season. In their second season under head coach Tim Beckman, the Fighting Illini compiled a 4–8 record (1–7 in conference games), finished in fifth place out of six teams in the Big Ten's Leaders Division, and were outscored by a total of 425 to 356.[1]

ConferenceBig Ten Conference
DivisionLeaders Division
Record4–8 (1–7 Big Ten)
Headcoach
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2013 Illinois Fighting Illini football
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
DivisionLeaders Division
Record4–8 (1–7 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBill Cubit (1st season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorTim Banks (2nd season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumMemorial Stadium
Seasons
← 2012
2014 →
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2013 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Legends Division
No. 3 Michigan State x$ 8–0  13–1 
Iowa 5–3  8–5 
Nebraska 5–3  9–4 
Minnesota 4–4  8–5 
Michigan 3–5  7–6 
Northwestern 1–7  5–7 
Leaders Division
No. 12 Ohio State x% 8–0  12–2 
No. 22 Wisconsin 6–2  9–4 
Penn State* 4–4  7–5 
Indiana 3–5  5–7 
Illinois 1–7  4–8 
Purdue 0–8  1–11 
Championship: Michigan State 34, Ohio State 24
  • $ – BCS representative as conference champion
  • % – BCS at-large representative
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • Penn State ineligible for conference championship game and post-season bowl games due to NCAA sanctions
Rankings from AP Poll
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Quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase led the Big Ten with 287 completions, 430 passes, a 66.7% completion percentage, 3,272 passing yards, and 13 interceptions. The team's other statstical leaders included running back Josh Ferguson (779 rushing yards), wide receiver Steve Hull (59 receptions for 993 yards), and kicker Taylor Zalewski (74 points scored, 38 of 38 extra points, 12 of 17 field goals).[2]

The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

Schedule

More information Date, Time ...
DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 3111:00 amSouthern Illinois*
BTNW 42–3442,175
September 711:00 amCincinnati*
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Champaign, IL
ESPN2W 45–1743,031
September 145:00 pmvs. No. 19 Washington*
BTNL 24–3447,312
September 2811:00 amMiami (OH)*
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Champaign, IL
BTNW 50–1446,890
October 511:00 amat Nebraska
ESPNUL 19–3990,458
October 197:00 pmNo. 25 Wisconsin
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Champaign, IL
BTNL 32–5647,362
October 262:30 pmMichigan Statedagger
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Champaign, IL
ABC/ESPN2L 3–4245,895
November 211:00 amat Penn State
ESPNL 17–24 OT95,131
November 92:30 pmat Indiana
BTNL 35–5244,882
November 1611:00 amNo. 3 Ohio State
ESPNL 35–6044,095
November 2311:00 amat Purdue
BTNW 20–1637,459
November 302:30 pmNorthwestern
BTNL 34–3737,058
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time
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[3]

Chicago homecoming

Chicago homecoming logo

For only the second time in Soldier Field's 89-year history, the stadium hosted the Illinois Fighting Illini football team.[4] The Fighting Illini's last appearance at Soldier Field was during the 1994 season in which the team lost 10–9 to #22 ranked Washington State Cougars.[5] Additionally, the University of Illinois Alumni Association, Illinois Foundation, and Division and Intercollegiate Athletics are hosting an "Illini Fest" family tailgate prior the start of the football game. The event is modeled after Chicago Street Festivals that are popular throughout Neighborhoods in Chicago.[6]

Game summaries

Southern Illinois

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1 2 3 4 Total
Salukis 7 0 17 10 34
Fighting Illini 3 22 14 3 42
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See also: 2013 Southern Illinois Salukis football team

Cincinnati

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1 2 3 4 Total
Bearcats 0 7 10 0 17
Fighting Illini 7 14 7 17 45
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See also: 2013 Cincinnati Bearcats football team

Washington

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1 2 3 4 Total
#19 Huskies 0 10 21 3 34
Fighting Illini 0 3 14 7 24
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See also: 2013 Washington Huskies football team

Miami (OH)

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1 2 3 4 Total
RedHawks 0 0 7 7 14
Fighting Illini 7 29 7 7 50
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See also: 2013 Miami RedHawks football team

Nebraska

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1 2 3 4 Total
Fighting Illini 0 5 7 7 19
Cornhuskers 14 9 13 3 39
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See also: 2013 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team

Wisconsin

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1 2 3 4 Total
#25 Badgers 21 7 14 14 56
Fighting Illini 0 17 0 15 32
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See also: 2013 Wisconsin Badgers football team

Michigan State

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1 2 3 4 Total
Spartans 0 14 14 14 42
Fighting Illini 3 0 0 0 3
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See also: 2013 Michigan State Spartans football team

Penn State

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1 2 3 4OT Total
Fighting Illini 0 3 7 70 17
Nittany Lions 7 7 0 37 24
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See also: 2013 Penn State Nittany Lions football team

Indiana

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1 2 3 4 Total
Fighting Illini 14 0 14 7 35
Hoosiers 14 7 14 17 52
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See also: 2013 Indiana Hoosiers football team

Ohio State

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1 2 3 4 Total
#3 Buckeyes 21 14 9 16 60
Fighting Illini 0 14 7 14 35
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See also: 2013 Ohio State Buckeyes football team and Illibuck

Purdue

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1 2 3 4 Total
Fighting Illini 7 7 0 6 20
Boilermakers 14 0 0 2 16
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See also: 2013 Purdue Boilermakers football team and Purdue Cannon

Northwestern

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1 2 3 4 Total
Wildcats 10 10 3 14 37
Fighting Illini 0 17 10 7 34
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See also: 2013 Northwestern Wildcats football team and Land of Lincoln Trophy

Personnel

Coaching staff

More information Name, Position ...
NamePositionSeasons at
Illinois		Alma mater
Tim BeckmanHead coach1Findlay (1985)
Tim BanksDefensive coordinator/secondary1Central Michigan (1995)
Bill CubitOffensive coordinator/quarterbacks0Delaware (1974)
Mike BellamyWide receivers1Illinois (1990)
A. J. RickerOffensive line0Missouri (2004)
Tim SalemSpecial teams coordinator/Running backs1Arizona State (1985)
Greg ColbyDefensive line0Illinois (1974)
Alex GoleshTight Ends/recruiting coordinator1Ohio State (2006)
Al SeamonsonOutside linebackers0Wisconsin (1982)
Mike WardInside Linebackers1Georgetown College (1984)
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Roster

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2013 Illinois Fighting Illini football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
QB 2 Nathan Scheelhaase  Sr
TE 3 Jon Davis Jr
QB 4 Reilly O'Toole Jr
RB 5 Donovonn Young Jr
RB 6 Josh Ferguson  So
WR 7 Martize Barr  Jr
WR 8 Miles Osei Sr
DB 9 Steve Hull  Sr
QB 10 Chase Haslett  So
TE 11 Matt LaCosse Jr
WR 12 Ryan Langford Sr
QB 12 Wes Lunt So
WR 13 Dionte Taylor Fr
QB 15 Aaron Bailey Fr
WR 16 Marchie Murdock Fr
QB 16 Man Berg Fr
RB 18 Jeremey Whitlow  So
WR 19 Justin Hardee So
QB 19 Sean Hussey Fr
RB 23 Cameron Tucker  So
RB 25 Foster Fr
WR 26 Cedric Doxy  Fr
WR 29 Peter Bonahoom  So
QB 30 James Nudera  So
WR 31 Leslie Poole  So
RB 32 Devin Church  Fr
TE 47 Tim Clary  So
OL 52 Alex Hill  Jr
OL 55 Chris Boles  So
OL 57 Austin Schmidt Fr
OL 60 Tony Durkin  So
OL 66 Scott McDowell  So
OL 67 Jake Feldmeyer  Sr
OL 68 Simon Cvijanovic  Jr
OL 69 Ted Karras  So
OL 70 Corey Lewis  Sr
OL 71 Joe Spencer  Fr
OL 72 Dallas Hinkhouse Jr
OL 73 Chris O'Connor  So
OL 74 Michael Heitz  Jr
OL 75 Pat Flavin  So
OL 76 Jesse Chadwell Fr
OL 78 Harry Black Fr
WR 80 Spencer Harris Sr
WR 81 Kevin Carroll Fr
WR 82 Kameron Fry  So
TE 83 Trevor Kanteman Fr
TE 84 Kenny Knight  So
WR 85 Elias Butler Fr
TE 86 Tim Russell  Sr
TE 87 Tyler White Fr
WR 88 Zach Grant So
TE 89 Evan Wilson Sr
 Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DB 2 V'Angelo Bentley So
DB 3 Taylor Barton  Fr
DB 4 Darwyn Kelly Fr
STAR 5 James Crawford Fr
DB 9 Earnest Thomas III  Jr
STAR 10 B. J. Bello  Fr
STAR 14 Eric Finney  So
DB 15 Jevaris Little  Fr
DB 16 Caleb Day Fr
DB 20 Dillan Cazley Fr
STAR 20 Clayton Fejedelem Jr
DB 21 Zane Petty  Jr
DB 22 Nick Forzley Sr
DB 22 LaKeith Walls  Fr
DB 23 Ben Mathis  Sr
DB 24 Darius Mosely Fr
DB 25 Sean Arowolaju  Fr
DB 27 Eaton Spencer  So
DB 28 Jaylen Dunlap Fr
DB 29 Nelson Lugo  Fr
DB 30 Dennis Thurow Fr
DB 31 Nick North  So
STAR 32 Daniel Quintana Sr
LB 33 Zepheniah Grimes  So
STAR 34 Mike Svetina So
LB 35 Taylor White  Fr
DB 36 Samuel Harlib Fr
DB 37 Davontay Kwaaning  So
LB 38 Grant Rushing Fr
LB 39 Nathan Echard Fr
LB 40 Mikiel Thompson So
DL 41 Brandon Roberts Fr
LB 42 Ralph Cooper Jr
LB 43 Mason Monheim So
DL 44 Austin Teitsma  Jr
LB 45 Jonathan Brown Sr
LB 48 Henry Dickinson  So
LB 52 T. J. Neal  Fr
LEO 55 Houston Bates  Jr
DL 58 Kenny Nelson  So
DL 59 Tim Kynard  Sr
DL 65 Christian DiLauro Fr
LEO 90 DeJazz Woods  Jr
LEO 91 Dawuane Smoot Fr
DL 92 Abe Cajuste  Jr
DL 93 Teko Powell So
DL 94 Bryce Douglas Fr
DL 95 Jake Howe  Jr
DL 96 Robbie Bain  Fr
DL 97 Vontrell Williams  Fr
DL 99 Jarrod Clements Fr
 Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
PK/P 13 Ryan Frain  Fr
PK 17 Taylor Zalewski  So
P 18 Justin DuBernois Jr
P 36 Brad Janitz Sr
PK 38 David Reisner  Fr
LS 54 Zach Hirth  Fr
LS 56 Michael Martin  Fr
PK 83 Brennen VanMieghem  So
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Tim Banks (defensive coordinator / secondary)
  • Bill Cubit (offensive coordinator / quarterbacks)
  • Mike Bellamy (wide receivers)
  • Greg Colby (defensive line)
  • Alex Golesh (tight ends / specialist / recruiting coordinator)
  • A. J. Ricker (offensive line)
  • Tim Salem (running backs / special teams coordinator)
  • Al Seamonson (outside linebackers)
  • Mike Ward (inside linebackers)
  • Anthony Antonacci (graduate assistant - defense)
  • Justin Hood (graduate assistant - defense)
  • Kolby Jackson (graduate assistant - special teams)
  • Tim Knox (director of football operations)
  • Drew Nystrom (graduate assistant - offense)
  • George Anasis (director of football game analysis)
  • Nina Baloun (assistant recruiting coordinator)
  • Marcus Berry (director of player personnel)
  • Trent Chesnut (head football equipment manager)
  • Corey Harbor (academic counselor)
  • Aaron Hillmann (head football strength & conditioning coach)
  • Matt Sinclair (assistant director of player personnel and relations)
  • Carla Suber (learning specialist)
  • Annie White (academic counselor)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

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Last update: December 3, 2014

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