2003 schedule
Illinois
Big Ten
Final rank
#24
Record
1-11
Points
0
Diff
-195
Scored
203
Allowed
398
Outcome
Relegated
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2003 starting tier: 5 for Tier 1, 4 for Tier 2, 3 for Tier 3, 2 for Tier 4, 1 for Tier 5, 0 for FBS losses or FCS wins, and −3 for any loss to an FCS opponent.
| Week | Opponent | Site | Score | Result | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Missouri(Tier 3) | Away | 15 – 22 | L | 0 |
| 3 | FCS opponent | Home | 49 – 22 | W | 0 |
| 4 | UCLA(Premier) | Away | 3 – 6 | L | 0 |
| 5 | California(Tier 2) | Home | 24 – 31 | L | 0 |
| 6 | Wisconsin(Tier 2) | Home | 20 – 38 | L | 0 |
| 7 | Purdue(Tier 2) | Away | 10 – 43 | L | 0 |
| 8 | Michigan State(Tier 2) | Home | 14 – 49 | L | 0 |
| 9 | Michigan(Premier) | Away | 14 – 56 | L | 0 |
| 10 | Minnesota(Tier 3) | Home | 10 – 36 | L | 0 |
| 11 | Iowa(Tier 3) | Away | 10 – 41 | L | 0 |
| 12 | Indiana(Tier 3) | Away | 14 – 17 | L | 0 |
| 14 | Northwestern(Tier 4) | Home | 20 – 37 | L | 0 |
