LUKE ALTMYER NEWS

USC vs. Illinois FREE LIVE STREAM (9/27/25): Watch college football, Week 5 online | Time, TV channel The No. 21 USC Trojans face the No. 23 Illinois Fighting Illini, led by quarterback Luke Altmyer, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 at Memorial St...

SEPTEMBER 27 • NJ.COM

Pass protection not just an Illinois offensive line issue Keeping Luke Altmyer upright a major point of emphasis

SEPTEMBER 24 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Tough day against Hoosiers Altmyer was 14-for-22 passing for 146 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 63-10 loss versus Indiana. He also had nine rushes for -27 yards.

Impact Altmyer put up a season-low 146 passing yards on a day in which the Fighting Illini were handled thoroughly by Indiana. The 6-foot-2 quarterback managed to avoid a turnover for the fourth consecutive game to start the 2025 season but was rendered ineffective for most of the day against a stout Indiana defense. Altmyer connected with receiver Collin Dixon on a 59-yard scoring strike in the first quarter to tie the game at seven before the Hoosiers went on a 56-3 run to end the game. Better days are ahead for the Illinois signal caller, with his next opportunity coming against a vulnerable USC defense on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

'Standard we want to bring.' Indiana defense dominates with 7 sacks, 10 tackles for loss vs Illinois Luke Altmyer's feet were constantly moving as the Hoosiers' front consistently flushed and flattened him. It was the key to IU's dominance.

SEPTEMBER 21 • INDYSTAR.COM

Bret Bielema shares story that will make Illinois fans love Luke Altmyer even more Illinois fans are already enthralled with their QB1, Luke Altmyer, but this new story from head coach Bret Bielema made him that much more l...

SEPTEMBER 18 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Two scores in blowout Altmyer was 17-for-26 passing for 196 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-0 win versus Western Michigan. He also had five rushes for zero yards with one touchdown.

Impact Altmyer took a minute to get going, accounting for just a single score in the first half as the Fighting Illini held a 10-0 lead at halftime. The 6-foot-2 quarterback connected with receivers Hank Beatty and Ashton Hollins in the second and fourth quarters for his scores through the air, respectively, and found the end zone on a two-yard plunge in the third quarter on the ground. Altmyer has been great for Illinois to start the season, totaling 709 yards and eight passing touchdowns without an interception through three games, accounting for a score on the ground as well. A big-time matchup against Indiana awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Two scores in blowout Altmyer was 17-for-26 passing for 196 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-0 win versus Western Michigan. He also had five rushes for zero yards with one touchdown.

Impact Altmyer took a minute to get going, accounting for just a single score in the first half as the Fighting Illini held a 10-0 lead at halftime. The 6-foot-2 quarterback connected with receivers Hank Beatty and Ashton Hollins in the second and fourth quarters for his scores through the air, respectively, and found the end zone on a two-yard plunge in the third quarter on the ground. Altmyer has been great for Illinois to start the season, totaling 709 yards and eight passing touchdowns without an interception through three games, accounting for a score on the ground as well. A big-time matchup against Indiana awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Altmyer scores 3 TDs, No. 9 Illinois shuts out Western Michigan

Luke Altmyer threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and No. 9 Illinois shut out Western Michigan 38-0

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Lights up Blue Devils Altmyer completed 22 of 31 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 45-19 win against Duke. He also had seven rushes for four yards.

Impact Altmyer was dynamic once again on Saturday, finishing just below the 300-yard mark and throwing a trio of touchdowns for the second straight game to start the 2025 season. The 6-foot-2 senior connected with tight end Cole Rusk on an eight-yard scoring strike in the seocnd quarter before opening it up in the second half, finding receivers Justin Bowick and Collin Dixon on touchdown tosses of four and two yards in the third and fourth quarters, respectively. Altmyer was viewed as one of the premier signal callers in the Big Ten heading into the 2025 season and has certainly lived up to the billing thus far, throwing for over 500 yards and six touchdowns without a turnover through two games. A tasty matchup against Western Michigan awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lights up Blue Devils Altmyer completed 22 of 31 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 45-19 win against Duke. He also had seven rushes for four yards.

Impact Altmyer was dynamic once again on Saturday, finishing just below the 300-yard mark and throwing a trio of touchdowns for the second straight game to start the 2025 season. The 6-foot-2 senior connected with tight end Cole Rusk on an eight-yard scoring strike in the seocnd quarter before opening it up in the second half, finding receivers Justin Bowick and Collin Dixon on touchdown tosses of four and two yards in the third and fourth quarters, respectively. Altmyer was viewed as one of the premier signal callers in the Big Ten heading into the 2025 season and has certainly lived up to the billing thus far, throwing for over 500 yards and six touchdowns without a turnover through two games. A tasty matchup against Western Michigan awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 9 Illinois rides 6-game win streak to its 1st top-10 ranking since 2001

These are heady times at Illinois

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

No. 11 Illinois was struggling for momentum at Duke. Then came a penalty that changed everything

No. 11 Illinois took advantage of an ill-timed penalty by Duke to extend a drive that ultimately helped change the trajectory of the game in Saturday's 45-19 road win

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Three scores in blowout Altmyer completed 17 of 21 passes for 217 yards and three touchdowns during Friday's 52-3 victory versus Western Illinois. He also had five rushes for -16 yards.

Impact The 6-foot-2 quarterback entered the season with expectations as one of the top returning signal callers in the Big Ten and got off to a great start on Saturday, throwing for 217 yards and three first-half touchdowns on elite efficiency before taking a seat in the second half due to the blowout nature of the contest. Altmyer connected with tight end Tanner Arkin on a three-yard touchdown in the first quarter as well as a pair of passing scores to receiver Justin Bowick from three and 13 yards out, respectively. His next chance to impress will come against Duke on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois provides huge challenge and bigger opportunity for Duke Football Duke Football faces a major Week 2 test as Top-15 Illinois visits Wallace Wade. QB Luke Altmyer leads a balanced Illini offense while Gabe J...

SEPTEMBER 1 • 247SPORTS.COM

Luke Altmyer powers No. 12 Illinois to opening blowout of WIU Luke Altmyer threw for 217 yards and three touchdowns and No.12 Illinois scored on its first five possessions to trigger a 52-3 season-openi...

AUGUST 30 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Beatty returns punt for TD, breaks Grange's nearly 102-year-old mark in No. 12 Illini's opening rout

Hank Beatty returned a punt 69 yards for a touchdown and broke Red Grange’s nearly 102-year-old Illinois record for yards on punt returns to help the No. 12 Illini rout Western Ill...

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Illinois Football 2025 Scouting Report: Offensive Tackle J.C. Davis Davis, a 2024 All-Big Ten third team selection, will again draw the task of protecting quarterback Luke Altmyer's blind side

AUGUST 23 • SI.COM

No. 12 Illinois and star QB Luke Altmyer are ready to enter uncharted territory

The ingredients are there for No. 12 Illinois to emerge from years of mediocrity and make a run into the 12-team College Football Playoff

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer embraces lofty expectations after returning for his 3rd season in Champaign With quarterback Luke Altmyer at the helm, the Illini are coming off a 10-win season for the first time in 23 years after their Citrus Bowl...

AUGUST 19 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Big Ten 2025 QB rankings: Illinois atop our list (yes, Illinois), followed by Ohio State, Penn State and Washington Luke Altmyer, Julian Sayin, Drew Allar and Demond Williams Jr. are not the only reasons their teams have the best QB rooms in the conference...

AUGUST 18 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer embraces lofty expectations after returning for his 3rd season in Champaign CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Luke Altmyer was a Mississippi kid, raised on SEC football. Growing up, he didn't ...

AUGUST 17 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM