CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Ahead of his third and final year playing in an Illinois jersey, Luke Altmyer has been named a team captain ...

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

With just five days until Illinois’ season kicks off against Western Illinois on Friday night under the Memorial Stadium lights, here are five thoughts to mull ...

Altmyer was excellent in leading his team to a 10-3 record last season – so why wasn't it enough to warrant top-40 status?

Quarterback Luke Altmyer believes Illinois belongs in the conversation of the top teams in the country. He’s confident he can ...

It’s finally here. The last opponent on Northwestern Football’s schedule to be previewed. The battle for the Land of Lincoln ...

It's been an offseason of hype and anticipation for the Illini, getting named #12 in the USA Coaches Poll earlier this week, their 2nd best ranking for the pres ...

The conference is laden with young quarterback talent, including freshmen and sophomores who make up three of the top five ...

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer earned the ultimate seal of football approval — being named a captain — with the simple, ...

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer has what every player, coach and fan desires most from their team's on-field leader: reps. Specifically, college game experience. Altmyer, who has already played ...

Photos of the 12th-ranked Illinois football team practicing at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 7, 2025, in Champaign.

Yet Illinois’ Luke Altmyer was nowhere to be found on the list. Of all 11 teams listed ahead of the Illini in USA Today’s coaches poll, every team’s expected starter was featured by Connelly.