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 ...

Illinois, Villarreal said, has received such fanfare over the leather helmet that the athletic department is considering a special order after the season. Advertisement ...

Illinois debuts incredible vintage football helmets for Illinois-Michigan game The throwback, brown helmets were hand-painted to "match the look of the Red Grange era leather helmets," in a ...

The Illinois Fighting Illini are breaking out their 1920s jerseys for Saturday's showdown with Michigan. ... Leather Helmets vs. Michigan. Adam Wells Oct 18, 2024.

Illinois rigged up a makeshift in-helmet communication system during spring football practices. It was a preemptive move for Illini coach Bret Bielema.

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 21: A Illinois Fighting Illini helmet is seen on the sidelines during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Champaign ...

When the maize and blue face the Illini, Illinois is going back in time and having a leather look to the helmet. On October 19th, Illinois "will wear special uniforms to commemorate the iconic ...

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.

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