Asked if Lamar Jackson is the dual-threat quarterback G.O.A.T. (greatest of all-time), Altmyer responded: "Yeah, that's ...

Illinois exceeded all expectations and achieved only the fifth 10-win season in the program's history. The post Bret Bielema ...

Looking at national college football quarterback power rankings, you'll often see Illinois Fighting Illini signal caller Luke ...

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Altmyer, 22, announced his decision on social media two weeks ago as No. 20 Illinois began preparations to face No. 15 South Carolina in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl (Tuesday, 3 p.m., WFTV-9).

Luke Altmyer #9 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs the ball during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium on October 21, 2023, in Champaign, Illinois.

Oct. 16—CHAMPAIGN — The second time has been more than a charm for Luke Altmyer. Make it a revelation. Injured and benched in 2023, Altmyer is halfway through one of the best seasons in recent ...

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium.

CHAMPAIGN — Luke Altmyer threw for 213 yards and a career-high four touchdowns to lead Illinois past Eastern Illinois 45-0 on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams.

CBS Sports HQ Live. CHAMPAIGN, Ill (AP/CBS) — Luke Altmyer threw for 213 yards and a career-high four touchdowns to lead Illinois to a 45-0 victory over Eastern Illinois on Thursday night in the ...

Now, that quarterback — Luke Altmyer — has guided No. 19 Illinois to a pair of ranked victories and a 4-0 start for just the second time since 1951. Advertisement.

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium.