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Fighting Illini coach Tim Beckman said Lunt broke his left
fibula during the 38-27 loss to Purdue and will be out four to
six weeks. Beckman was optimistic the redshirt sophomore could
return late in the season.
"I'm very disappointed for Wes, his family and the Fighting
Illini family, but I know we all will respond to this situation
in a positive way," Beckman said. "He's having an outstanding
season and we're very hopeful to have him back on the field for
the final three games."
Lunt, a transfer from Oklahoma State in his first season as the
starter, leads the Big Ten with 313.8 passing yards and is in
the top 20 in the nation in yards and touchdown passes (13).
Backup Reilly O'Toole is likely to start in Lunt's absence, but
Beckman has not ruled out playing Aaron Bailey, a player the
team projected as a redshirt this season.
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