The 1930 Illinois Fighting Illini football team was an

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team that represented the

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during the

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. In their 18th season under head coach

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, the Illini compiled a 3–5 record and finished in eighth place in the

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. Guard Stan Bodman was selected as the team's most valuable player. Fullback Olaf E. Robinson was the team captain.2015 Fighting Illini Football Record Book, p. 156.

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Illinois Fighting Illini football seasons

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