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Wes Lunt on Illini fans: "We got that victory for them"

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Wes Lunt steps into a pass during Illinois' 14-13 win over Nebraska Saturday
Wes Lunt steps into a pass during Illinois' 14-13 win over Nebraska Saturday
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"The fan experience was probably one of the best I've ever seen here. It was really loud at moments. It really was a huge advantage...for them to stick through it...they were here the whole time and we got that victory for them."

- Wes Lunt on Saturday's crowd at Memorial Stadium, Illinois Athletics

Junior quarterback Wes Lunt sat down to discuss the game with FightingIllini.com after his team's 14-13 win over Nebraska on Saturday. Lunt, who went 23-45 for 251 yards and two touchdowns, marched the Illini down the field on the final drive, capping it off with a one yard strike to Geronimo Allison in the corner of the endzone.The full interview can be seen below.

"I just went down there and just made a play, and I'm just blessed that I was able to do that."

- Geronimo Allison on his game winning touchdown catch

Allison was also a huge part of the Illini victory over Nebraska on Saturday. The senior caught eight balls for 91 yards including the game winning score. His full interview with FightingIllini.com can be seen below.

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