Mike White, who coached Illinois’ 1983 football team to the Rose Bowl, dies at 89
- Posted on December 15, 2025
- By Chicago Tribune
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Mike White, who coached Illinois’ 1983 football team to the Rose Bowl, dies at 89

Former Illinois football coach Mike White, who died Sunday, went 47-41-3 at Illinois from 1980-87 and led the Illini to three bowl games.