The Illini flew under the radar on their way to a 10-win season last year — their first since 2001 — and they return 18 ...

Quarterback Luke Altmyer believes Illinois belongs in the conversation of the top teams in the country. He’s confident he can ...

CHAMPAIGN — One of the most anticipated Illinois football seasons is nearly here. The No. 12-ranked Fighting Illini open the season on Aug. 29 at home against Western Illinois. Coach Bret Bielema ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Ahead of his third and final year playing in an Illinois jersey, Luke Altmyer has been named a team captain ...

Luke Altmyer has thrown a lot of touchdowns, including 22 in 2024, but it might be the recent preseason accomplishment which ...

This season, I envision a similar scenario unfolding. Penn State will lose to the Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on Nov. 1. But when the College Football Playoff arrives, the Nittany Lions will be the Big ...

The conference is laden with young quarterback talent, including freshmen and sophomores who make up three of the top five ...

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer earned the ultimate seal of football approval — being named a captain — with the simple, ...

Photos of the 12th-ranked Illinois football team practicing at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign.

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer has what every player, coach and fan desires most from their team's on-field leader: reps. Specifically, college game experience. Altmyer, who has already played ...