Illinois is sharing photos of some throwback, alternate uniforms complete with 'leather' helmets for its game vs. Michigan this fall.

Illinois’ football team has used a lot of helmet designs over the years, but they’ll make history on Tuesday afternoon when they take the field against South Carolina.

The “Painted Leather” helmet, which stands out amongst the others as it replicates the old-school Red Grange period of Illinois football. This helmet is hand-painted with brown hues, with unique ...

On July 24, the Packers revealed a throwback uniform. However, some fans think the the look is ripping off a Big Ten football program.

Illinois, which faces the defending national champions Oct. 19., will sport throwback uniforms for the matchup, which are meant to resemble the past uniforms the team worn in 1924.

The Fighting Illini would surely like to replicate some of that previous success, as they went 8-0 in 1923, 6-1-1 in 1924, 7-0-1 in 1927 and 7-1 in 1928. Grange was a driving force behind some of ...

Illinois showed off its threads, including custom leather helmets, for the upcoming game between the Big Ten rivals that also serve as a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Red Grange's iconic ...

Illinois’ helmets weren’t awful, but this updated look for 2013 is an improvement. According to CBSSports.com, here’s the new helmet for the Fighting Illini: ...