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There has been speculation that Luke Altmyer would enter the transfer portal. After a stellar 2024 season for the Fighting ...

The third-year Illinois starting quarterback took to social media Tuesday afternoon to confirm the same decision he made last ...

In an era when the transfer portal is as accessible as public transportation – and is used almost as often – Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer has stood out for his loyalty and commitment to ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Amid speculation he could insert himself into the NCAA transfer portal and search for alternative ...

Luke Altmyer is in his third season as Illinois quarterback after the former Mississippi transfer has thrown for 4,600 yards ...

Altmyer's journey to Illinois is deeply intertwined with Josh Heupel's coaching tree. Before arriving in Champaign, Altmyer spent two seasons at Ole Miss, where he was part of a coaching staff ...

Upon reviewing Altmyer's draft evaluation, Bielema said his decision to return to Illinois was probably wise. "When his draft ...

So, how worried was Illinois football coach Bret Bielema that a rival school might poach his starting quarterback? The number matches John Blutarsky's grade-point average at Faber College. "0.0 ...

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema continues to be the "Retention King."Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer announced he's returning to Illinois in 2025, ending rumo ...

Sep 7, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates a win over the Kansas Jayhawks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn ...

After a frantic spring transfer portal season, the dust has settled in the college football world. Fortunately for Illinois ...