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OCTOBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

Two turnovers in loss Altmyer completed 30 of 44 passes for 248 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 34-16 defeat versus Ohio State. He also had six rushes for -20 yards.

Impact Altmyer had a tough day against a talented Ohio State defense, throwing for 248 yards on just 5.6 yards per attempt on the day. While the 6-foot-2 quarterback found the end zone on a four-yard pass to receiver Collin Dixon, the score came late in the fourth quarter with the game well in hand for the Buckeyes. Altmyer also accounted for his first two turnovers of the season against the Buckeyes, throwing an interception while losing a fumble. Better days lie ahead for Altmyer and the Fighting Illini, with his next opportunity coming against Washington on Saturday.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Photo Essay: A Look Back at Ohio State-Illinois, Buckeye Nation's Traveling Show

Ohio State's win on "Big Noon Saturday" was just part of the story. On and off the field, the cast of characters made it a day to remember.

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

No. 1 Ohio State turns 3 takeaways into 21 points and beats No. 17 Illinois 34-16

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OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Would Ohio State still have beaten Texas with this surprising quarterback instead of Julian Sayin? Buckeye Talk hosts unanimously still prefer Julian Sayin despite acknowledging moments where Luke Altmyer's experience might have been valua...

OCTOBER 11 • CLEVELAND.COM

No. 1 Ohio State will not be fooled by No. 17 Illinois' 53-point loss to Indiana

Illinois’ 53-point loss three weeks ago at Indiana isn’t fooling Ohio State coach Ryan Day as he prepares his No. 1-ranked Buckeyes to face the No. 17 Illini on the road

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

North Texas hasn't been undefeated this late in a season since before 'Mean' Joe Greene

The last time North Texas was undefeated this deep into a season was 1959

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Ohio State is facing the best quarterback on its schedule this week Illinois has gotten blown out by Indiana and may not pose a massive threat to Ohio State, but Luke Altmyer has a case as the best quarterbac...

OCTOBER 8 • SCARLETANDGAME.COM

Efficient against Purdue Altmyer was 19-for-22 passing for 390 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 43-27 victory versus Purdue. He also had eight rushes for three yards.

Impact Altmyer had a productive outing against the Boilermakers, throwing for a season-high 390 yards while completing 19-of-22 pass attempts. The 6-foot-2 quarterback has been elite at avoiding mistakes through the first half of the season, throwing for 1,573 yards and 12 touchdowns without an interception while completing 73.6 percent of his passes. A tough matchup against an elite Ohio State defense awaits on Saturday.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois will need another Luke Altmyer performance like he had against Purdue to beat OSU Illinois needs a repeat of Luke Altmyer's performance against Purdue this Saturday morning. Only better.

OCTOBER 6 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Deadspin | Luke Altmyer, No. 22 Illinois too strong for Purdue Deadspin | Luke Altmyer, No. 22 Illinois too strong for Purdue

OCTOBER 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

No. 22 Illinois beats Purdue behind Luke Altmyer's career-high 390 yards The Fighting Illini used their first conference road win to retain the Cannon Trophy for the first time since last beating its border rival...

OCTOBER 4 • SUNTIMES.COM

Luke Altmyer throws for a career-high 390 yards to lead No. 22 Illinois past Purdue 43-27 Luke Altmyer threw for a career-high 390 yards and Hank Beatty had 186 yards receiving to lead No. 22 Illinois past Purdue 43-27 on Saturday...

OCTOBER 4 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Illinois vs. Purdue FREE LIVE STREAM (10/4/25): Watch college football, Week 6 online | Time, TV channel The No. 22 Illinois Fighting Illini, led by quarterback Luke Altmyer, face the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at Ross-Ade Sta...

OCTOBER 4 • NJ.COM

Dominates Trojans Altmyer was 20-for-26 passing for 328 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 34-32 win over USC. He also had five rushes for 28 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Following a tough outing against Indiana last week, Altmyer had a major bounce back performance against USC, throwing for a season-high 328 yards while totaling fourtouchdowns on the day. The 6-foot-2 quarterback got things going in a unique manner, hauling in a three-yard touchdown pass from receiver Hank Beatty on a trick play in the first quarter to get the Fighting Illini on the board. A tasty matchup against Purdue awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Who is Luke Altmyer? Meet the Illinois QB that dismantled USC and has led Illini football back to relevance | Sporting News Luke Altmyer continues to garner praise with the Ilini.

SEPTEMBER 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Altmyer and Olano help No. 23 Illinois edge No. 21 Southern California 34-32

Luke Altmyer drove Illinois to David Olano’s 41-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the No. 23 Illini to a 34-32 victory over No. 21 Southern California

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press