Yes, there have been some bright spots in the mix. Kurt Kittner was sensational in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He helped lead us to the Sugar Bowl in what was a disappointing result against a tough LSU team.
But, for most of my life, the quarterback position hasn’t been on-point. In recent years, this statement has really rung true with some of the worst quarterback play in program history. Thankfully, Illinois has brought in a nice stable of quarterbacks who have stabilized the position.
I broke down the numbers from the last decade when it comes to Illinois quarterbacks.