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![Illinois’ Luke Altmyer, left, hurries his throw under pressure from Oregon’s Brandon Johnson during the second half at Autzen Stadium. Illinois’ Luke Altmyer, left, hurries his throw under pressure from Oregon’s Brandon Johnson during the second half at Autzen Stadium.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3352,h_1885,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/illini_now/01jbm3pn89pda1vpjtjc.jpg)
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Big Ten Football Players to Watch in Week 10: Illinois QB Luke Altmyer's Crucial Test
![Sep 7, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players celebrate their win over the Kansas Jayhawks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images Sep 7, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players celebrate their win over the Kansas Jayhawks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5568,h_3132,x_0,y_273/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/illini_now/01jbm4wbxxtdb26yc8qm.jpg)
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Big Ten Football Week 10 Preview: Can Illinois Bounce Back Fast?
![Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott (14) steps into the light on the tunnel before the start of a game with the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Xavier Scott (14) steps into the light on the tunnel before the start of a game with the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3734,h_2100,x_0,y_17/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/illini_now/01jbfv2v8dw2dxyxpb96.jpg)
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Illinois Football Star Named Semifinalist for Prestigious National Award
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Illinois QB Luke Altmyer Earns National Honors for Week 7 Performance
Luke Altmyer's breakout junior season hit a new level in Saturday's wild win over Purdue
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It was a wild weekend of Big Ten action, with four games being decided by four points or less
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Week 7 Big Ten Football Preview: Illinois Aims to Remain Ranked
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