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The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Illinois quarterback Wes Lunt (12) throws a pass during the game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall on Saturday, November 12. The Illinil lost 48-3.

One more for Illinois football’s Lunt

By Kevin McCarthy, Illini columnist Nov 17, 2016
Illinois quarterback Chayce Crouch runs for a touchdown in the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on October 8. The Illini lost 34-31.

Is there a case for Chayce?

By Kevin McCarthy, Football Columnist Oct 12, 2016
Illinois defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot (91) forces a fumble by Western Michigan running back Jamauri Bogan (32) during the the game against Western Michigan at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 17. The Illini lost 34-10.

A Conversation with a Cornhusker

By Kevin McCarthy, Assistant on-air sports editor Sep 28, 2016
North Carolina defensive end Mikey Bart (45) and defensive tackle Jeremiah Clarke (49) dive on the ball after Illinois quarterback Wes Lunt (12) fumbled during the game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 10. The Illini loss 48-23.

Wes Lunt needs to — and will — be better

By Kevin McCarthy, Assistant on-air sports editor Sep 14, 2016
The drum line escorts the football team into Grange Grove before the game against Murray State at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 3.

10 Reasons to go to Illinois vs. North Carolina

By Kevin McCarthy, Assistant sport on-air editor Sep 7, 2016
Illinois' Aleks Vukic celebrates after winning against Jathan Malik during the meet against No. 21 Michigan at the Atkins Tennis Center on April 17, 2016. The Illini won 4-1.

Four Illinois athletes to look out for this year

By Kevin McCarthy, Assistant sports on-air sports Aug 24, 2016
Welcome back to another year of Kevin McCarthy

Welcome back to another year of Kevin McCarthy

By Kevin McCarthy, Assistant Sports On-Air Editor Aug 20, 2016
Lovie Smith at his introductory press conference

A lot can change in one year

By Kevin McCarthy, Assistant sports editor for on-air Jul 27, 2016

Academic resources help students succeed

By Kevin McCarthy, Assistant Sports Editor for On-Air May 24, 2016