Luke Altmyer

One of the nation’s top-ranked FBS quarterbacks as a junior, Luke has earned multiple national honors for his play in 2024, including Davey O’Brien Great 8 QB of the Week, Manning Award Star of the Week, and Big 10 Offensive Player of the Week. He has been named to the Maxwell Award Watch List, the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Top 25, and the Manning Award Watch List. As a sophomore, he ranked among the top five Big 10 quarterbacks total offense passing yards per game and rushing yards. A 2021 Under Armour All-American Honoree, Luke was a two-time all-state selection as a junior and senior in Mississippi where he accounted for nearly 5,000 passing yards and 53 touchdowns. A Top 5 player in the state of Mississippi by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN, Luke was also ranked a Top 10 quarterback in the nation for the 2021 class after being rated a four-star prospect by all major recruiting sites.

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ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit Praises Illini QB Luke Altmyer Ahead Of Kansas Game
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit Praises Illini QB Luke Altmyer Ahead Of Kansas Game

The Illinois Fighting Illini know today's game against Kansas is a huge opportunity for the program.

And ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit agrees.

"They haven't had a chance like this against a non-conference opponent," Herbstreit said on College GameDay. "I think it was 2011 that the last time they knocked off a non-conference, ranked opponent."

Herbstreit also showed some love for Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer. While Kansas features Jalon Daniels, Altmyer has a chance to make a statement.

"Luke Altmyer, by the way," Herbstreit said. "A lot of focus on Jalon Daniels. The kid at Illinois can play. He's got a lot of experience."

By Shandel Richardson Via. Illinois Sports Illustrated

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Illinois QB Luke Altmyer named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list
Illinois QB Luke Altmyer named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer was named Wednesday to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award preseason watch list. The award, named after the Pro Football Hall of Famer, is presented annually to the top upperclassman quarterback in college football.

Altmyer, a transfer from Ole Miss, started nine contests for Illinois last season, finishing with 1,883 yards, 13 TDs, 10 INTs, and a 64.8% completion rate. He also rushed for 282 yards and 3 TDs, including a 72-yard score at Kansas.

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list

Twelve other Big Ten QBs appear on the Golden Arm Award watch list:

Altmyer is the latest Illini to find himself on a preseason watch list, joining teammates Kaden Feagin & Josh McCray (Doak Walker), Zakhari Franklin (Comeback Player of the Year), and Dylan Rosiek (Butkus).

By Drew Pastorek via MSN

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Luke Altmyer’s four touchdown passes leads Illinois past Eastern Illinois 45-0
Luke Altmyer’s four touchdown passes leads Illinois past Eastern Illinois 45-0

HAMPAIGN — Luke Altmyer threw for 213 yards and a career-high four touchdowns to lead Illinois past Eastern Illinois 45-0 Thursday night in the season opener for both teams.

Altmyer spread the wealth while completing 19 of 24 passes. Eleven receivers caught passes, three for touchdowns. Pat Bryant had two TDs, giving him 11 for his career. Malik Elzy and Tanner Arkin also caught TD passes.

Kaden Feagin led Illinois’ rushing attack with 16 carries for 108 yards. It was his first career 100-yard game. He ran for a touchdown and so did Josh McCray. Aidan Laughery ran for 79 yards on 10 carries.

Illinois scored on all five of its trips into the red zone, outgained Eastern Illinois 486-196, and had 27 first downs to the Panthers’ nine,

Four Eastern Illinois turnovers were turned into 24 points by the Illini. Miles Scott caused a fumble and had an interception.

It was 31-0 at halftime.

Eastern Illinois had a promising opening drive, but Scott forced a fumble by running back Jay Pearson and Seth Coleman recovered on the Illini 23.

That turned out to be the Panthers’ deepest penetration into Illinois territory until late in the third quarter, when Dylan Rosiek chased down Eastern Illinois receiver DeAirious Smith after a pass completion, Smith fumbled, and Kaleb Patterson recovered on the Illini 13.

Altmyer threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Bryant following Coleman’s fumble recovery. That came on the play after an Altmyer-to-Zakhari Franklin touchdown pass was ruled incomplete and confirmed by video review after a challenge by Illinois.

Via. Associated press

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