LUKE ALTMYER NEWS

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

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

Kills Badgers with his legs Altmyer was 13-for-21 passing for 100 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 25-21 defeat versus Wisconsin. He also had 16 rushes for 100 yards.

Impact With Illinois' running back room dinged up with numerous injuries, Altmyer showcased his abilities as a rusher against Wisconsin's defense. The sophomore reached 100 yards on the ground for the first time in his career as he repeatedly dodged pressure and scrambled out of the pocket. Altmyer ultimately logged season lows as a passer, though he still capped the Fighting Illini's first two scoring drives with touchdown passes of one and three yards to tight ends Tanner Arkin and Tip Reiman, respectively. The Ole Miss transfer also avoided turning the ball over for the first time this season, though this effort was ultimately spoiled by the Badgers' 14-point comeback in the second half. He and the Fighting Illini will look to bounce back against Minnesota in Week 9.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Altmyer bounces back, leads Illinois comeback win over Florida Atlantic, 23-17

Luke Altmyer threw a touchdown pass and ran for another and Isaiah Williams caught eight passes for 120 yards to lead Illinois to a 23-17 win over Florida Atlantic in a non-confere...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • Associated Press