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DECEMBER 31, 2024 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Luke Altmyer Announces Return to Illinois Football for 2025 Season The Illini's junior quarterback, who may have been contemplating the transfer portal, made his return official Saturday

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • SI.COM

Should Illinois Football Fans Be Concerned About Portal Moves? Signs appear to be pointing toward a return to school for quarterback Luke Altmyer next season

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • SI.COM

Two scores in victory Altmyer was 10-for-17 passing for 170 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 38-28 win against Northwestern. He also had three rushes for -23 yards with one t...

Impact Altmyer found the end zone on a one-yard plunge in the second quarter, but the junior's true highlight of the day came on a 43-yard strike to receiver Pat Bryant in the third quarter, giving the Fighting Illini a three-score lead at the time. Though the 6-foot-2 signal-caller threw a pair of interceptions, he did what he needed to do on a day in which the Illinois ground game dominated the Northwestern defensive front, totaling 215 team rushing yards on over 6 YPC. Altmyer finished the regular season with 2,543 yards and 21 touchdowns to five interceptions while adding 219 yards and four scores on the ground and will have one final opportunity to improve those numbers in the team's upcoming bowl game.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three total scores in victory Altmyer completed 12 of 26 passes for 249 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-31 win versus Rutgers. He also had 11 rushes for 74 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Despite completing less than 50 percent of his passes on the day, Altmyer had a statistically productive day, due in large part to his season-best contribution in the running game. The junior quarterback ran for 74 yards on the day, including a 30-yard touchdown scamper in the fourth quarter to give Illinois a 30-24 lead at the time. Altmyer was no slouch through the air either, throwing for 249 yards and a pair of scores, including a 40-yard strike to receiver Pat Bryant to give the Fighting Illini the lead with just four seconds remaining in the game. Altmyer has had a nice season for Illinois this year, throwing for 2,373 yards and 20 touchdowns to just three interceptions while adding 242 yards and three scores on the ground as well. The season finale against Northwestern will serve as his final opportunity to polish those regular season numbers.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No. 24 Illinois stuns Rutgers with 40-yard TD pass in final seconds

After Illinois' failed FG attempt is wiped out by a Rutgers timeout, Illini decide to go for it instead, scoring winning TD in wild finish.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

No. 24 Illinois stuns Rutgers with 40-yard TD pass in final seconds

Two passing scores in victory Altmyer completed 19 of 32 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-16 win against Michigan State. He also had five rushes for 20 yards.

Impact Altmyer connected with receivers Pat Bryant and Zakhari Franklin on a pair of fist half touchdown passes of 57 and four yards, respectively, giving the Fighting Illini a 21-9 halftime lead en route to a dominant victory over Michigan State. The junior quarterback has now thrown for 2,124 yards and 18 touchdowns to just three interceptions through 10 games this season, adding 168 yards and a pair of touchdowns on the ground as well. Altmyer's next opportunity will come in a road battle against Rutgers this coming Saturday.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State Spartans vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

Michigan State Spartans vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Zakhari Franklin hauls in an AMAZING TOE-TAPPING TD to extend Illinois' lead over Michigan State

Zakhari Franklin hauls in an AMAZING TOE-TAPPING TD to extend Illinois' lead over Michigan State

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Moderate showing in loss Altmyer was 20-for-33 passing for 226 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 25-17 defeat to Minnesota. He also had 10 rushes for 12 yards.

Impact Altmyer's passing stats weren't anything to write home about, though a pair of lost fumbles hurt his day and ended up costing the Fighting Illini a chance to tie the game in the final minutes. The junior quarterback has had a rough couple games, throwing for 467 yards and two touchdowns to two interceptions over the team's last three games. He will be looking for a bounce back performance when the Fighting Illini host Michigan State following this week's bye.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer: 'You've got to have 11 guys doing their job' Two Luke Altmyer fumbles were the difference-maker in the Illini's loss to the Gophers.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Two interceptions in loss Altmyer was 17-for-35 passing for 161 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 38-9 loss to Oregon. He also had eight rushes for negative two yards.

Impact It was a tough day for Altmyer and the Illinois offense, as the junior quarterback threw his second and third interceptions of the season and completed a season-low 49 percent of his passes against the Ducks. Altmyer also failed to find the end zone for just the second time this season as the Fighting Illini were held to just nine points on the day. Even including Saturday's beatdown, Altmyer has had a solid season thus far, throwing for 1,667 yards, 15 touchdowns and three interceptions while completing 63 percent of his passes through eight games. Better days lie ahead for Altmyer and the Illinois offense, starting next week in a home battle against Minnesota.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big Ten preview: Will Oregon and Ohio State dominate at home? | Joel Klatt Show

Big Ten preview: Will Oregon and Ohio State dominate at home? | Joel Klatt Show

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Multiple scores in victory Altmyer completed 9 of 18 passes for 80 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-7 win versus Michigan. He also had 10 rushes for 48 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Altmyer had a quiet day through the air against a tough Michigan defense, throwing for a season-low 80 yards while completing just 50 percent of his passes on the day. Despite the sub-par passing numbers, he once again contributed on the ground, running for 48 yards and a third quarter touchdown plunge from the one yard-line to give the Fighting Illini a two-touchdown lead in what would be the final score of the game. Altmyer has been one of the better quarterbacks in the Big Ten this season, throwing for 1,506 yards and 15 touchdowns to just a single interception while adding 138 yards and a pair of touchdowns on the ground and leading the Fighting Illini to a 6-1 start to the season. The top-ranked Oregon Ducks await Altmyer and the Illinois offense this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads offense in overtime win Altmyer was 20-for-34 passing for 379 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 50-49 overtime win against Purdue. He also had 10 rushes for 60 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Altmyer had himself a day under center, throwing for a season-high 379 yards and throwing at least three touchdowns with no interceptions for the third time this season. What separated this week from past contests was his production on the ground, as the junior quarterback gained a season-high 60 yards including a 13-yard touchdown scamper early in the fourth quarter. Altmyer has been a pleasant surprise for the Fighting Illini as one of the better quarterbacks in the Big Ten through the first six games of the 2024 season, throwing for 1,426 yards and 14 touchdowns to just a single interception. A tough task against a stingy Michigan defense will put Altmyer's skills to the test on Saturday.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue Boilermakers vs. No. 23 Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

Purdue Boilermakers vs. No. 23 Illinois Fighting Illini Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer scrambles for a 13-yard TD, extending Illinois' lead over Purdue

Luke Altmyer scrambles for a 13-yard TD, extending Illinois' lead over Purdue

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer links up with Josh McCray for a six-yard TD, extending Illinois' lead to 24-3 vs. Purdue

Luke Altmyer links up with Josh McCray for a six-yard TD, extending Illinois' lead to 24-3 vs. Purdue

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer finds Zakhari Franklin for an eight-yard TD to extend Illinois' lead to 17-3 vs. Purdue

Luke Altmyer finds Zakhari Franklin for an eight-yard TD to extend Illinois' lead to 17-3 vs. Purdue

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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OCTOBER 2, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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Season-low yards in loss Altmyer completed 16 of 25 passes for 185 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 21-7 loss against Penn State. He also had 15 rushes for -28 yards.

Impact Altmyer led the Illinois offense down the field and scored on the opening drive of the game, ending the drive with a four-yard touchdown pass to tight end Carson Goda. Unfortunately for Illinois, that was their only score of the game as the stout Penn State defense clamped down, holding the Fighting Illini to under 150 total yards after the opening drive and forcing Altmyer's first interception of the season. Better days are ahead for the junior quarterback, starting after the bye on Saturday when the Fighting Illini host Purdue the following week.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Altmyer, No. 19 Illinois out to upend No. 9 Penn State It’s not unexpected to see No.9 Penn State bolt out to a 3-0 start entering Big Ten Conference play.On the other hand, Illinois getting off...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Shines in overtime win Altmyer completed 21 of 27 passes for 215 yards and four touchdowns during Friday's 31-24 overtime win over Nebraska. He also had 10 rushes for 21 yards.

Impact Altmyer was a difference-maker throughout the game, completing over 75 percent of his passes and finding the end zone on four occasions in the Fighting Illini victory. The junior quarterback's final touchdown came on a four-yard pass to receiver Pat Bryant in overtime on what proved to be the game-winning score. Altmyer has been very efficient to start the season, completing over 70 percent of his passes and throwing 10 touchdowns with no interceptions through the team's first four games. His next opportunity will come on Saturday when Illinois travels to face Penn State.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State defense faces improved Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer Illini junior has thrown for 10 touchdowns during a 4-0 start

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • MCALL.COM