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Lions' UDFA Profile: QB Luke Altmyer
As the NFL Draft neared the conclusion, the Detroit Lions elected to spend their final two selections on defensive linemen to address the holes in their pass rush.
College Football News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 25
Lions Signing QB Luke Altmyer
Tom Pelissero reports that the Lions are signing former Illinois QB Luke Altmyer to a contract after he went undrafted on Saturday. Altmyer, 23, is from Starkville, Mississippi, and attended Ole Miss for two seasons before transferring to Illinois and playing three more seasons.
The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 25
Best remaining QBs heading into Day 3 of 2026 NFL Draft
It’s been an exciting couple of days in the 2026 NFL Draft, and like always, quarterback is the position everyone keeps circling back to.
25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 25
Preview: Luke Altmyer and Other Illinois Alums at NFL Draft Combine
Quietly, Bret Bielema and Illinois football have built a pipeline that routinely sends impact players into the NFL. Three former Illini – quarterback Luke Altmyer, linebacker Gabe Jacas and offensive lineman J.C.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / December 31
How Luke Altmyer Changed Illinois Football for the Long Haul
There was a time not long ago when Illinois football lived in a very specific Big Ten neighborhood. You know the one. The street where bowl eligibility was considered a luxury item, eight wins required divine intervention and optimism was mostly reserved for basketball season.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31
Illinois QB Luke Altmyer runs over a referee during Music City Bowl
Luke Altmyer left a referee with tire marks all over his face during Tuesday’s bowl game. The senior quarterback Altmyer and Illinois squared off against Tennessee in the Liberty Mutual Music City Bowl.
College Football News / Field Level Media / December 30
Illinois fights past Tennessee to capture Music City Bowl
David Olano kicked a game-winning 29-yard field goal as time expired and Luke Altmyer passed and ran for one touchdown apiece as Illinois edged Tennessee 30-28 on Tuesday in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn.
College Football News / Field Level Media / December 27
Tennessee, Illinois hold maiden meeting in Music City Bowl
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer recalls attending the 2011 Music City Bowl as his hometown university, Mississippi State, participated in the game in Nashville, Tenn.
College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / December 13
Illinois Football Stars Announce Status for Music City Bowl: What It Means
Illinois football received some good news and some bad news on Friday.First, star quarterback Luke Altmyer announced that he will suit up one last time for the Illini and play in the Music City Bowl against the Tennessee Volunteers on Dec.
Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
College Football News / Field Level Media / November 1
Luke Altmyer (5 TDs) helps Illinois snap skid with Rutgers rout
Luke Altmyer passed for four touchdowns and ran for another, and Gabe Jacas had two sacks as Illinois routed visiting Rutgers 35-13 on Saturday in Champaign, Ill., stopping a two-game losing streak.
College Football News / College Football News / October 29
Rutgers vs Illinois Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines
Just when it seemed like Illinois was a sleeper to get into the College Football Playoff as an at-large team, it got walloped by Washington 42-25 to end all of that.
College Football News / College Football News / October 23
Illinois vs Washington Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines
Considering this a College Football Playoff elimination game. If 10-2 at least gets you in the discussion, then the loser of this is effectively out with a third loss.
Iowa State Cyclones News / Yardbarker / October 12
CFB Week 7 winners, losers: Top 25 showdowns reveal a lot
With another Saturday of college football action in the books, here's our winners and losers from an eventful Week 7.
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 9
Which fringe contender has best chance of solidifying CFP claim in Week 7?
This weekend, three programs that entered the 2025 season as fringe playoff hopefuls can legitimize their status as contenders with statement Associated Press top-10 wins.
College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 5
Ohio State at Illinois odds: Opening point spread revealed
On Saturday, Illinois will host Ohio State inside Memorial Stadium. Fighting Illini fans will undoubtedly pack the venue as they look for their team to pick up its first home win over the Buckeyes since 2002.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 29
Illinois' Luke Altmyer Makes Big Ten History in Win Over USC
The triple threat is usually a term reserved for the hardwood, but on Saturday, Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer showed the college football world that it can apply to the gridiron as well. Naturally, as a quarterback, Altmyer is known for his arm.
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 13, 2025
Luke Altmyer, No. 9 Illinois rout Western Michigan 38-0
Luke Altmyer threw for two touchdowns and rushed for a score Saturday night while Kaden Feagin added 100 rushing yards and a score as No. 9 Illinois pulled away from visiting Western Michigan 38-0 in Champaign.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / September 12, 2025
Illinois' Luke Altmyer Tabbed as Top Five Quarterback in the Country by CBS Sports
On the heels of a productive 2024 campaign which saw him throw for 2717 yards, 22 touchdowns and just six interceptions, Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer
Illinois QB Luke Altmyer Embraces Growth at Illinois While Keeping NFL Dreams in Sight
Luke Altmyer’s football journey has already taken him through the gauntlet of SEC competition, a transfer to the Big Ten, and the challenge of carving out his place at Illinois.
College Football News / Field Level Media / August 29, 2025
Luke Altmyer powers No. 12 Illinois to opening blowout of WIU
Luke Altmyer threw for 217 yards and three touchdowns and No. 12 Illinois scored on its first five possessions to trigger a 52-3 season-opening victory over Western Illinois on Friday night in Champaign, Ill.
College Football News / Yardbarker / January 2, 2025
Illinois QB: South Carolina thought it was playing Syracuse in Citrus Bowl
The 2024 Citrus Bowl came complete with a dramatic finish, sideline scuffles and even an altercation between the two head coaches.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / December 10, 2024
Could Luke Altmyer Be Eyeing a Transfer From Illinois?
The 2024 transfer portal is open, and top programs across the country are prepared to offer elite established players the moon – NIL riches, state-of-the-art facilities and plug-and-play powerhouses that may only be a player away from competing for a national championship.
College Football News / Yardbarker / November 23, 2024
Watch: Illinois stuns Rutgers, scores improbable game-winning TD with 4 seconds left
Rutgers was up by 1 and tried to ice the Illinois kicker, and it backfired in a wild way.
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 24, 2024
College football's most important people in Week 9
As Week 9 begins, several top defenses will be tested by quality quarterbacks. Here are Yardbarker's 10 most important people who will define the week.
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 22, 2024
Top five Week 9 college football games: TV info, predictions, start times
After a pair of SEC showdowns highlighted Week 8, Week 9 is no slouch. Here are the top five games of the week.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 26, 2024
College football's most important people in Week 5
A massive weekend of college football is upon us. Ranked matchups, old rivalries and playoff implications headline the schedule. Here are the people who will have the biggest impact on the weekend's results.
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