The 1898 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an American football team that represented the University of Illinois during the 1898 Western Conference football season. In their fourth season under head coach George Huff, the Illini compiled a 4–5 record and finished in fourth place in the Western Conference. Fullback Arthur R. Johnston was the team captain.

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Roster Adsit, Bertram W. RE/LE Clayton, Clark M. LT/RT Cook, James F. HB/QB Hall, Arthur R. HB Johnston, Arthur R. FB (captain) King, J.W. LG Lindgren, Justa M. LE/RE/LHB Lowenthal, Fred LG/RG/LT Martin, Robert LE/RE/RHB McCormick, R.C. RT McLane, E.C. C Wilmarth, Geo H. QB  Substitutes Atwood, J.R. FB Brundage, Martin D. HB Burkland, Theo L. FB Coffman, H.A. FG Elkas, I. LG Francis, Frank D. LE/RE Hughes, A.H. HB/FB Jutton, Lee HB/FB Kuhn, L. T/LG Moran, M.A. HB Murphy QB Swift, C.C. LT White, J.D. G Wright, S.W. RE FightingIllini.com All-Time Rosters

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