CHAMPAIGN — Getting open proved problematic for the Illinois wide receivers last Saturday.
Sure, Wes Lunt struggled. The Illini quarterback didn’t connect often on his passes, and the offense did not move the ball well against North Carolina after the first quarter.
But the Illinois receivers didn’t exactly contribute like they did during the season-opening win against Murray State.
Of the 17 completions Lunt had against the Tar Heels, only seven went to the wideouts. Malik Turner hauled in three catches for 33 yards and one touchdown. Justin Hardee, Zach Grant, Desmond Cain and Sam Mays each had one reception.