blog posts 2001 Big Ten title team reunion set for Aug. 28 Jul 15, 2021 9:45 am by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Illinois went 10-2 in 2001 and finished the regular season with a seven-game winning streak to clinch the Big Ten title. The Illini had their best regular-season record since the 1983 Rose Bowl team. Share on Facebook Tweet Email