1896 Illinois Fighting Illini football team

1896 Illinois Fighting Illini football
ConferenceWestern Conference
Record4–2–1 (0–2–1 Western)
Head coach
CaptainCharles D. Beebe
Home stadiumIllinois Field
1896 Western Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L TW L T
Wisconsin $ 2 0 17 1 1
Michigan 2 1 09 1 0
Northwestern 2 1 16 1 2
Chicago 3 2 015 2 1
Minnesota 1 2 08 2 0
Illinois 0 2 14 2 1
Purdue 0 2 14 2 1
  • $ Conference champion

The 1896 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois during the 1896 Western Conference football season. In their second season under head coach George Huff, the Illini compiled a 4–2–1 record and finished in a tie for last place in the inaugural season of the Western Conference. Guard Charles D. Beebe was the team captain.