Even though Illinois never faced Tennessee, there is still a lot of history between them. For QB Luke Altmyer, the Music City Bowl on December 30 isn’t just another game; it’s a showdown with the very SEC powerhouse he reportedly turned down. The 23-year-old will end his collegiate career against the Vols, and HC Bret Bielema addressed whether the showdown will be personal.

“I can’t speak for Luke, and honestly, I’ve never spoken about that conversation in any way, shape, or form with Luke,” Bielema said during Illinois’ Music City Bowl announcement about the rumors of Altmyer transferring to Tennessee . “One of the things that I’ve really appreciated about Luke is his demeanor, his personality. He’s just the same guy every day, right? And to get one more game with him. I think having a

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