1926 Illinois Fighting Illini football team

The 1926 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois during the 1926 Big Ten Conference football season. In their 14th season under head coach Robert Zuppke, the Illini compiled a 6–2 record and finished in a tie for sixth place in the Big Ten Conference. Charles E. Kassel was the team captain.

Awards and honors

 * Bernie Shively, (Guard)
 * Consensus All-American, Guard
 * Robert Reitsch, (Center)
 * All-American, Center