Illinois Fighting Illini Football Uniform History
Below you can find each year of NCAA Football competition and the Football uniforms that Illinois wore that year.
Illinois Football Uniforms By Year
2025 Uniforms
2024 Uniforms
2023 Uniforms
Historical Illinois Football Uniforms
2020 – 2024
Photo: JC Online
2015 – 2019
Photo: Illinois Athletics
2010 – 2014
Photo: Bleacher Report
2005 – 2009
Photo: Illinois Athletics
2000 – 2004
Photo: Illinois Athletics
1995 – 1999
Photo: Peoria Journal Star
1990 – 1994
Photo: Illinois Athletics
1985 – 1989
Photo: News Gazette
1980 – 1984
Photo: Illinois Athletics
1975 – 1979
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1970 – 1974
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1965 – 1969
Photo: Illinois Athletics
1960 – 1964
Photo: Illinois Loyalty
1955 – 1959
Photo: Illinois Athletics
1950 – 1954
Photo: The Gazette
Illinois Football Uniforms FAQs
What are the team colors for Illinois's football uniforms?
Illinois’ primary colors are navy blue and orange, with white used in some alternate uniforms.
Has Illinois introduced any special or alternate football uniforms?
Illinois has worn alternate uniforms, including unique throwback combinations for rivalry games and bowl appearances.
What combinations are typically worn for Illinois’s home and away games?
At home, Illinois wears orange jerseys and helmets helmets with white pants. For away games, they wear white jerseys with orange and blue accents.
Where can I view the history of Illinois football uniforms?
The CFB Uniform Database is the best place to explore past football uniforms Illinois has worn, tracking their uniform history from the past to present.