Illinois Football: Top 5 Illini quarterbacks of the 2010s

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EVANSTON, IL – NOVEMBER 26: Wes Lunt #12 of the Illinois Fighting Illini passes under pressure from Ifeadi Odenigbo #7 and Joe Gaziano #97 of the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on November 26, 2016 in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern defeated Illinois 42-21. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

2. Wes Lunt

The Tim Beckman era was dreadful for Illinois football fans. There were very few bright spots during his time, but one bright spot was Wes Lunt.

Lunt came to Illinois after spending a year with Oklahoma State Cowboys. He passed for 1,108 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions in his lone year with Oklahoma State. Lunt then transferred to Illinois where he spent the last three years of his college career.

The first year Lunt was under center went well. He passed for 1,763 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Injuries did bother Lunt, as he only played eight games and had limited snaps in a couple of other contests. Though Lunt dealt with injuries, he did help get Illinois to The Heart of Dallas Bowl.

In his second year, Lunt’s passing yards took a jump but his touchdown and interceptions numbers were similar to the previous campaign. He threw for 2,761 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. He was able to stay healthy in all 12 games.

Lunt’s last season for Illinois was statistically his worst. He passed for 1,376 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Again, Lunt was injured, only playing eight games that season. Lunt only got the Illini to one bowl game. Injuries hurt his production as a starter, but when on the field, he was consistent.

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