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Published Aug 30, 2016
Lunt ready to lead Illini as 2016 season kicks off
Doug Bucshon  •  OrangeandBlueNews
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The Lovie Smith Era begins as the Fighting Illini open their 127th season of football Saturday when Murray State comes to Memorial Stadium for a 2:42 p.m. kickoff.

Senior quarterback Wes Lunt begins his third and final season as an Illini. Lunt enters the season 10th on the school's all time passing list.

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