Bret Bielema finally went back to winning ways when Luke Altmyer started for Illinois in 2023. Now, after a near-miss attempt at the playoffs last year, Illinois is gearing up to be the next Indiana . But unlike the Hoosiers, the Fighting Illini aren’t going to be a surprise. Altmyer returns as one of the best QBs in the conference, looking to end his career on a big note. “ I play because I love it… I love the pain of the game,” he told RG.org. Altmyer now has a shining resume in hand. But he’s also got some battle scars as proof of the hard work he’s put in.

“I love the agony of defeat because it makes me want to beat ’em, to go get it even more,” Altmyer further added in his interview. The QB returns as one of the most experienced ones this season. With Altmyer in the lead,

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