Illinois’ football team has used a lot of helmet ... According to the Illini, the script Illinois logo will be used on helmets for the first time in team history, capping off a year that saw ...

On New Year’s Eve, when Illinois takes the field in sunny Orlando, Florida, to face South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl (2 p.m. CT, on ESPN), it will be a day of firsts for Illini football.

The Clemson Tigers' orange-and-white dome is another college football classic, according to Howe. The helmet -- with its signature tiger-paw logo -- is ... game against Illinois, the Nittany ...

It's safe to assume that Illinois, having already celebrated its Rededication Game in October against Michigan, the helmet choice ... turnaround of Illinois football over the past four seasons.

USC briefly went to chrome helmets in 2014 and 2015 before returning to the classic look. According to helmethistory.com, the Trojans logo first appeared on football helmets during the 1972 season.