Early Modern Era. World War I season; schedules and participation were substantially reduced.
1918 team profile
Team Ledger
Illinois
FBS · Western#8
5–2Record
156.68Overall rating
181.71Raw points
106.33Opponent strength
Rating history
15 weeksConference rankings
Western · 10 teams| Rank | Team | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Michigan | 158.91 |
| 2 | Illinois | 156.68 |
| 3 |  Iowa | 129.90 |
| 4 |  Wisconsin | 86.29 |
| 5 |  Northwestern | 82.09 |
| 6 |  Minnesota | 79.09 |
| 7 |  Indiana | 66.28 |
| 8 |  Purdue | 61.16 |
| 9 |  Ohio State | 40.78 |
| 10 |  Chicago | 26.46 |
Season schedule
7 games- W2at Chanute Field
Final3–0 - W3vs Great Lakes Navy
Final0–7 - W5vs Chicago Naval Reserve
Final0–7 - W6at Iowa
Final19–0 - W7at Wisconsin
Final22–0 - W8vs Ohio State
Final13–0 - W9at Chicago
Final29–0