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

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

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 ...

Bret Bielema has had plenty of players drafted into the NFL, with 14 picked in the draft since 2021. Twice, his teams have ...

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

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?

This season, I envision a similar scenario unfolding. Penn State will lose to the Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on Nov. 1. But ...

Altmyer's natural confidence is contagious. He's been in hostile road environments in the SEC and Big Ten, and knows what ...

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

The 12th-ranked Fighting Illini will open the 2025 season at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 against Western Illinois University at ...

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 ...

The Big Ten enters 2025 loaded with intriguing quarterback storylines, but with relatively few returning starters from last season. Penn State's Drew Allar is widely regarded as th ...