Quarterback Donovan Leary saw limited reps in Illinois' 45-0 Week 1 shutout against Eastern Illinois.
got its season off to a fast start with a 45-0 shutout win against in-state FCS opponent Eastern Illinois last Thursday in Champaign.
Despite completing just two of his five pass attempts resulting in 29 yards, including a career-long 18-yard pass, it was enough for offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. to shine light on Leary's first taste of Illinois football.There's no substitute for getting a guy out there on that field to now they know, `This is what it feels like," Lunney said.
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