Illinois QB Luke Altmyer has emerged as an unlikely star amid the Illini’s historic start
Altmyer, a junior, has a Teflon exterior and an inner toughness that helps him avoid the highs and lows. That’s something Bielema didn’t know when he started recruiting him in December 2022. It’s something the quarterback displayed in rallying the Illini to victory in Lincoln. Plus, he showcased a little fire, too.