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

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 November 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 October 13, 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 September 29, 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 September 15, 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 September 8, 2016
A lofty prediction for Illinois footballs non-conference schedule

A lofty prediction for Illinois football’s non-conference schedule

By Kevin McCarthy, Assistant on-air sports editor September 1, 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 August 25, 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 August 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 July 27, 2016

Academic resources help students succeed

By Kevin McCarthy, Assistant Sports Editor for On-Air May 25, 2016
Head coach Bill Cubit watches his team from the sidelines during the game against Northwestern at Soldier Field on Saturday. Illinois lost 24-14.

Illini Drive Nov. 30

By Kevin McCarthy December 1, 2015
Illinois’ Joe Olen defends a shot from Iowa State’s Nate Percy during Friday’s 3-1 Illini win. 

On-air IOTW: Joe Olen

By Kevin McCarthy October 29, 2015
ILLordle: Play now