1933 Illinois Fighting Illini football team

1933 Illinois Fighting Illini football
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record5–3 (3–2 Big Ten)
Head coach
MVPDave Cook
CaptainHerman Walser
Home stadiumMemorial Stadium
1933 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 1 Michigan + 5 0 17 0 1
No. 3 Minnesota + 2 0 44 0 4
No. 5 Ohio State 4 1 07 1 0
No. 10 Purdue 3 1 16 1 1
Illinois 3 2 05 3 0
Iowa 3 2 05 3 0
Northwestern 1 4 11 5 2
Chicago 0 3 23 3 2
Indiana 0 3 21 5 2
Wisconsin 0 5 12 5 1
  • + Conference co-champions
Rankings from Dickinson System

The 1933 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois during the 1933 Big Ten Conference football season. In their 21st season under head coach Robert Zuppke, the Illini compiled a 5–3 record and finished in a tie for fifth place in the Big Ten Conference. Fullback Dave Cook was selected as the team's most valuable player. Fullback Herman Walser was the team captain.