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Illinois football had a turnaround season in 2024, winning 10 games and getting a victory over South Carolina in the Citrus ...

Nearly a month removed from Illinois football's 21-17 Cheez-It ... which got a reaction from former SEC-turned-Big Ten quarterback Luke Altmyer. Altmyer took a less formal approach to the news ...

Michigan arguably won college football's offseason before it even started when they flipped Belleville QB Bryce Underwood ...

Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer celebrates during the Illini’s 21-17 win against South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl. College Football Reporter/Columnist Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer ...

He also likes to pound the rock. The Illinois coach is building his program into a legitimate Big Ten player," wrote Dennis Dodd. "Quarterback Luke Altmyer (2,700 yards) returns to a team that won ...

Although Hampton will serve as backup to third-year starter Luke Altmyer, who announced his Illinois return last month, the Huskies transfer said he sees the benefit of learning alongside a ...

Franklin was an instrumental part of Illinois' offensive attack in 2024. He finished with 55 receptions for 654 yards and four touchdowns, helping quarterback Luke Altmyer throw for over 2,000 yards.

Looking ahead to the 2025 season, the Illini host Western Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 30. Led by QB Luke Altmyer, the Fighting Illini return 18 starters from the Citrus Bowl win and 12 of ...

Illinois coach Bret Bielema can't seem to ... On Wednesday, Bielema learned of his quarterback Luke Altmyer's response to Josh Pate about Pate's "unofficial" rankings. Bielema attempted to make ...

Entering his fifth season as coach, Bret Bielema has the Illinois football program winning at its highest level in 25 years. The big questions: how to keep it there AND take the next step. Retention ...