2012 schedule
Illinois
Big Ten
Final rank
#25
Record
2-10
Points
3
Diff
-185
Scored
200
Allowed
385
Outcome
Relegated
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Michigan(Tier 3) | Home | 24 – 7 | W | +3 |
| 2 | Arizona State(Tier 3) | Away | 14 – 45 | L | 0 |
| 3 | FCS opponent | Home | 44 – 0 | W | 0 |
| 4 | Louisiana Tech(Tier 3) | Home | 24 – 52 | L | 0 |
| 5 | Penn State(Tier 2) | Home | 7 – 35 | L | 0 |
| 6 | Wisconsin(Premier) | Away | 14 – 31 | L | 0 |
| 7 | Michigan(Premier) | Away | 0 – 45 | L | 0 |
| 9 | Indiana(Tier 5) | Home | 17 – 31 | L | 0 |
| 10 | Ohio State(Premier) | Away | 22 – 52 | L | 0 |
| 11 | Minnesota(Tier 4) | Home | 3 – 17 | L | 0 |
| 12 | Purdue(Tier 3) | Home | 17 – 20 | L | 0 |
| 13 | Northwestern(Tier 3) | Away | 14 – 50 | L | 0 |
