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Illinois quarterback Wes Lunt named to Maxwell Award Watch List

Illinois' Wes Lunt was named to the Maxwell Award Watch List on Tuesday. The senior quarterback is one of 100 preseason candidates for the honor, which is presented annually to college football's top player. Lunt passed for 2,761 yards and 14 touchdowns last season while only throwing 7 interceptions.

Maxwell Award (top player in college football) named #Illini QB Wes Lunt to its watch list " https://t.co/HrUUcodnXP pic.twitter.com/lkGDmSJL11

— Illini Football (@IlliniFootball) July 5, 2016

The Maxwell Football Club presents the Maxwell Award to the College Player of the Year.