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Illinois quarterbacks coach Barry Lunney emphasizes teamwork in development

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:47 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Illinois quarterbacks coach Barry Lunney emphasizes teamwork in development

Summary

Barry Lunney Jr., the offensive coordinator for Illinois, promotes a collaborative approach to coaching quarterbacks ahead of the season opener against UAB. Lunney, along with Art Sitkowski and Mike Neu, addresses the team’s varied signals and techniques. The coaching staff aims to optimize the skills of starting quarterback Katin Houser. Illinois remains mostly healthy with just two players ruled out for the game, while defensive staff changes focus on scheme integration under new coordinator Bobby Hauck.

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Key Details

•Barry Lunney Jr. leads a three-coach system for Illinois quarterbacks.
•Art Sitkowski takes on the quarterbacks coach role.
•Katin Houser set to debut as Illinois' starting quarterback against UAB.
•Illinois has only two players confirmed out for the season opener.
•New defense coordinator Bobby Hauck emphasizes building staff cohesion.

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5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Notes: 'It takes a village' to coach Illinois quarterbacks

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Aug. 29—CHAMPAIGN — Barry Lunney Jr. has taken a unique path when it comes to quarterback development at Illinois. The fifth-year offensive coordinator has leaned into the idea that "it takes a village." Lunney is one of three Illinois coaches working with four Illini quarterbacks this season. He's still involved despite handing off the quarterbacks coach title to Art Sitkowski. Pass game ...
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