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Is Penn State's defense ready for this version of Luke Altmyer? PSU-Illinois storylines Illinois is 4-0 and has victories over Nebraska and Kansas.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • PENNLIVE.COM

Luke Altmyer throws 4 TD passes, leads Illinois to 31-24 OT win over Nebraska

Luke Altmyer threw for four touchdowns, including a short toss to Pat Bryant in overtime to give Illinois a 31-24 win over Nebraska.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer throws 4 TD passes, leads Illinois to 31-24 OT win over Nebraska

Luke Altmyer, No. 24 Illinois pull out OT win over No. 22 Nebraska Luke Altmyer’s fourth touchdown pass of the night, a 4-yarder to Pat Bryant in overtime, led No.13 Illinois to a 31-24 win over No.22 Nebras...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. No. 22 Nebraska Cornhuskers Highlights | FOX College Football

No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. No. 22 Nebraska Cornhuskers Highlights | FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer links with Pat Bryant for a game-winning touchdown in Illinois' 31-24 victory over Nebraska

Luke Altmyer links with Pat Bryant for a game-winning touchdown in Illinois' 31-24 victory over Nebraska

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer throws 4 TD passes, leads No. 24 Illinois to 31-24 OT win over No. 22 Nebraska

Luke Altmyer threw for four touchdowns, including a short toss to Pat Bryant in overtime, to give No. 24 Illinois a 31-24 win over No. 22 Nebraska

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Luke Altmyer finds Pat Bryant for a 27-yard TD, giving Illinois an early lead over Nebraska

Luke Altmyer finds Pat Bryant for a 27-yard TD, giving Illinois an early lead over Nebraska

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Productive day in win Altmyer completed 19 of 29 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 30-9 win against Central Michigan. He also had five rushes for six yards.

Impact Altmyer had a solid day against the Chippewas, finding the end zone on passes of 11 and 20 yards to start the first and third quarters, respectively. The junior quarterback has thrown for six touchdowns and zero interceptions to start the season and will hope to keep that streak going when Illinois opens up conference play against Nebraska on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets job done in victory Altmyer completed 16 of 25 passes for 192 yards during Saturday's 23-17 victory over Kansas. He also had six rushes for four yards.

Impact It wasn't the flashiest day for Altmyer, but the veteran quarterback did what he needed to do to earn the victory on Saturday, relying on his defense to keep the Kansas offense in check. Altmyer led the team on an 80-yard drive in the fourth quarter, culminating in a Kaden Feagin scoring plunge from the 1-yard line to give the Fighting Illini the lead in what would be the team's first non-conference win over a ranked team since 2011. Altmyer and the Illini will hope to keep their momentum going against Central Michigan on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient day in opener Altmyer completed 19 of 24 passes for 213 yards and four touchdowns during Thursday's 45-0 victory over Eastern Illinois. He also had three rushes for 27 yards.

Impact It was an efficient day for Altmyer, as he completed nearly 80 percent of his pass attempts and threw for four scores against Eastern Illinois. The junior quarterback threw for 1,883 yards and 13 touchdowns for Illinois in 2023, adding 282 yards and three scores on the ground as well. Although the performance came against a less-than-stellar opponent, it was a solid start to the season, and Altmyer will hope to keep the positive momentum going ahead of next week's matchup against Kansas.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient day in opener Altmyer completed 19 of 24 passes for 213 yards and four touchdowns during Thursday's 45-0 victory over Eastern Illinois. He also had three rushes for 27 yards.

Impact It was an efficient day for Altmyer, as he completed nearly 80 percent of his pass attempts and threw for four scores against Eastern Illinois. The junior quarterback threw for 1,883 yards and 13 touchdowns for Illinois in 2023, adding 282 yards and three scores on the ground as well. Although the performance came against a less-than-stellar opponent, it was a solid start to the season, and Altmyer will hope to keep the positive momentum going ahead of next week's matchup against Kansas.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Altmyer, Illinois have no trouble with Eastern Illinois Luke Altmyer threw four touchdown passes in the first half to spark Illinois to a 45-0 nonconference victory over Eastern Illinois Thursday...

AUGUST 30, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Luke Altmyer, Illinois have no trouble with Eastern Illinois Luke Altmyer threw four touchdown passes in the first half to spark Illinois to a 45-0 nonconference victory over Eastern Illinois Thursday...

AUGUST 30, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Luke Altmyer's four touchdown passes leads Illinois past Eastern Illinois 45-0

Luke Altmyer threw for 213 yards and a career-high four touchdowns to lead Illinois past Eastern Illinois 45-0 in the season opener for both teams

AUGUST 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini | CFB on FOX

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini | CFB on FOX

AUGUST 30, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Illnois' Luke Altmyer finds Malik Elzy for a 34-yard touchdown vs. Eastern Illinois

Illnois' Luke Altmyer finds Malik Elzy for a 34-yard touchdown vs. Eastern Illinois

AUGUST 30, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer hits Pat Bryant on a 28-yard TD pass and increases Illinois' lead vs. Eastern Illinois

Luke Altmyer hits Pat Bryant on a 28-yard TD pass and increases Illinois' lead vs. Eastern Illinois

AUGUST 30, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer connects with Pat Bryant on a 15-yard TD pass, giving Illinois an early lead vs. Eastern Illinois

Luke Altmyer connects with Pat Bryant on a 15-yard TD pass, giving Illinois an early lead vs. Eastern Illinois

AUGUST 30, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Luke Altmyer Is Serious About Proving He Is Fastest Illini Quarterback On EA Sports `25 Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer is invested in the new EA Sports College Football 25 video game. So much he plays on a weekly basis...

AUGUST 1, 2024 • SI.COM

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer (head) cleared, to start vs. No. 16 Iowa Nov 4, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates his touchdown pass to wide receiv...

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Needs to be cleared Head coach Bret Bielema indicated Monday that Altmeyer is questionable for Saturday's game against Iowa, Bret Beherns of WCIA3 reports.

Impact Bielema mentions Altmyer was throwing the ball Monday and looks "really, really good" but cannot be officially cleared until he passes another protocol. More news will surface regarding his availability as the week progresses.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves early in win Altmyer (undisclosed) completed 24 of 31 passes for 212 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 27-26 win against Minnesota. He also had 11 rushes for -19 ya...

Impact Altmyer started off hot against Minnesota, capping off each of the first two drives of the day with touchdown passes before adding a third passing score in the second quarter. The offense stalled after that, allowing Minnesota to take the lead in the fourth quarter before Altmyer was knocked out of the game with an undisclosed injury. Senior backup John Paddock then delivered an electric final drive, giving the Illini the late victory. Altmyer's status will be worth monitoring heading into a matchup against Indiana next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Head coach Brett Bielema indicated Monday that he expects Altmyer (undisclosed) to be involved in the game Saturday, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports.

Impact Altmyer left Saturday's game against Minnesota late in the fourth quarter due to injury, leaving John Paddock to head the game-winning drive for the Illini. Altmyer should be ready to give it a go this week, but Paddock would likely draw the start if not.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Great game mired by injury Altmyer completed 24 of 31 passes for three touchdowns before suffering an injury during the Fighting Illini's 27-26 win Saturday at Minnesota, according to Joey Wagner of 247Sport...

Impact Altmyer finished Saturday with the most touchdowns across any game of his 2023 season thus far. He threw TDs to Tip Reiman, Isaiah Williams and Kaden Feagin, the last of his three throws accounting for 54 yards. Altmyer potentially could have thrown more touchdowns, but he suffered a hard hit that forced John Paddock into the Minnesota matchup. The latter proceeded to lead Illinois with a game-winning drive.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois' Luke Altmyer connects with Kaden Feagin for the 54-yard touchdown pass to take the lead against Minnesota

Illinois' Luke Altmyer connects with Kaden Feagin for the 54-yard touchdown pass to take the lead against Minnesota

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • FOX SPORTS