Luke Butkus, ’01 LAS—nephew of former University of Illinois and Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus, ’65 AHS—is returning to Illinois for his second stint as offensive line coach for the Fighting Illini. Butkus was a two-time All-Big Ten selection for his Alma Mater from 1997-2001 and served as a captain of the 2001 Big Ten championship squad that advanced to the Sugar Bowl.
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Gear up for the ultimate Citrus Bowl showdown with our Bowl Game Fan Pack—featuring a commemorative vinyl bowl ticket, foam finger, luggage tag, clear stadium bag, and pom-pom! Show your pride, wave your orange and blue, and own the stands.
**Shipping to Domestic US Addresses ONLY! No PO Boxes
***Packages will not arrive before the bowl game and are intended as commemorative keepsakes. Please note that the included vinyl ticket is for memorabilia purposes only and is not a valid game ticket.