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Illinois QB Luke Altmyer doing everything he can to climb NFL Draft boards Former Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer isn't missing out on an opportunity to prove his worth ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

APRIL 9 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Dual threat in Music City Bowl Altmyer was 20-for-33 passing for 196 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 30-28 victory against Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. He also had 10 rushes for 54 yards with one t...

Impact Altmyer capped off what could prove to be his final collegiate season with a strong effort in the bowl game and led a game-winning drive to kick a field goal as time expired, albeit a drive in which he threw just two passes. Altmyer finishes 2025 with a career-best 67.4 completion percentage, throwing for a career-high 3,007 passing yards along with 22 touchdowns and just five interceptions. He also rushed 100 times for 242 yards and five touchdowns. While Altmyer has appeared in four different seasons, he played in just four games in 2022, so it's not impossible he could apply for another year of eligibility.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

The least surprising member of the Illinois football team won the Music City Bowl MVP If you didn't think that Luke Altmyer was going to be the MVP of the Music City Bowl, then you haven't been paying attention. Altmyer, who p...

JANUARY 1 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Illinois beats Tennessee in the Music City Bowl to keep Big Ten undefeated this bowl season

David Olano kicked a 29-yard field goal as time expired, and Illinois beat Tennessee 30-28 in the Music City Bowl

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Why Tennessee Coach Josh Heupel Has 'Great Respect' for Illinois' Luke Altmyer The Volunteers' head man explained the brilliance of the Illini quarterback ahead of their Music City Bowl matchup

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • SI.COM

Illinois' Luke Altmyer replacement predicted as Ivy League transfer with 19-5 record | Sporting News The Fighting Illini need their next leader.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

QB Luke Altmyer sends Illinois coach Bret Bielema huge update before Music City Bowl | Sporting News The Illinois football program is chasing nine wins for the second consecutive season. Its most important player offensively delivered a huge...

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

3 impressive marks highlighting Luke Altmyer's legendary Illinois football career Luke Altmyer did something special during his time in Champaign, as he helped us believe in Illinois football again. With the help of Bret B...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Quiet day in victory Altmyer was 10-for-15 passing for 136 yards during Saturday's 20-13 win against Northwestern. He also had seven rushes for negative two yards.

Impact Altmyer had a tough outing against the Wildcats, throwing for a season-low 136 yards while failing to find the end zone through the air for the second straight contest. The 6-foot-2 quarterback finished the regular season with 2,811 yards and 21 touchdowns to five interceptions across 12 games for the Fighting Illini, adding 188 yards and four touchdowns on the ground as well. He will have one final opportunity to make an impact in the team's upcoming bowl game.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushing score in loss Altmyer completed 21 of 35 passes for 248 yards during Saturday's 27-10 loss against Wisconsin. He also had 13 rushes for 20 yards with one touchdown.

Impact While he managed to record his fourth rushing score of the season, Altmyer was largely held ineffective through the air on the day, finishing without a passing score for the first time this season. The 6-foot-2 quarterback found the end zone on a 12-yard scamper in the second quarter, tying the game at seven at the time. Altmyer will hope for one final productive performance when the Fighting Illini host Northwestern in the team's regular season finale on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 21 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers Highlights | FOX College Football

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NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmeyer rushes 12 yards into end zone, bringing Illinois level with Wisconsin

Luke Altmeyer rushes 12 yards into end zone, bringing Illinois level with Wisconsin

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Wisconsin's Luke Fickell brutally honest on why Illinois QB Luke Altmyer is a 'catalyst' | Sporting News The Wisconsin Badgers have nothing to play for except pride and bragging rights when they host their former coach, Bret Bielema, and the Ill...

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Two scores in victory Altmyer completed 15 of 25 passes for 172 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 24-6 victory over Maryland. He also had 11 rushes for 62 yards.

Impact Though Altmyer was held to a modest 172 passing yards on the day, his 62 rushing yards helped him to a respectable performance. The 6-foot-2 quarterback threw for a pair of touchdowns on the day, connecting with receiver Hudson Clement on scoring strikes of 22 and 23 yards in the first and third quarters. Altmyer's next opportunity will come against Wisconsin next week.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Altmyer throws two TD passes, Illinois hands Maryland 6th straight loss Luke Altmyer threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns to Hudson Clement and rushed for 62 yards Saturday as Illinois defeated Maryland.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Luke Altmyer throws 2 TD passes as Illinois throttles Maryland Luke Altmyer threw two touchdown passes to Hudson Clement and Illinois sent Maryland to its sixth straight loss, 24-6 in Champaign, Ill., on...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Luke Altmyer throws two TD passes as Illinois beats Maryland for its 7th victory Hudson Clement caught both touchdown passes for the Illini (7-3, 4-3 Big Ten). Kaden Feagin rushed for 81 yards and a TD, and Ca'Lil Valenti...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Maryland Terrapins vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

Maryland Terrapins vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer throws two TD passes, Illinois hands Maryland 6th straight loss, 24-6

Luke Altmyer threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns to Hudson Clement and rushed for 62 yards Saturday as Illinois defeated Maryland 24-6, handing the Terrapins their sixth straigh...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Luke Altmyer finds Hudson Clement for 23-yard TD, extending Illinois' lead over Maryland

Luke Altmyer finds Hudson Clement for 23-yard TD, extending Illinois' lead over Maryland

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer connects with Hudson Clement for 22-yard TD, giving Illinois lead over Maryland

Luke Altmyer connects with Hudson Clement for 22-yard TD, giving Illinois lead over Maryland

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Five total touchdowns Altmyer was 19-for-31 passing for 235 yards, four touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 35-13 win versus Rutgers. He also had seven rushes for 88 yards with one touchdo...

Impact Altmyer put together a productive outing for the Fighting Illini on Saturday, throwing for a season-high four touchdown passes to go along with 235 yards. In addition to his production through the air, the 6-foot-2 quarterback made an impact on the ground as well, running for a season-high 88 yards and a touchdown. He has thrown for 2,255 yards and 19 touchdowns to four interceptions through nine games while running for 108 yards and three scores on the ground as well. Altmyer's next opportunity will come in a home battle against Maryland on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Has Illinois Wasted Luke Altmyer's Greatness? Altmyer’s stellar play has kept Illinois afloat in 2025, and now the Illini must build on their Rutgers win to finish strong

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • SI.COM

Luke Altmyer throws 4 TD passes in Illini rout of Rutgers Illinois becomes bowl-eligible in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2010-11.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM