Luke Altmyer did something special during his time in Champaign, as he helped us believe in Illinois football again.
With the help of Bret Bielema and the rest of the program, the Starkville, Mississippi, product helped lead the Illini to two bowl games in his three seasons with the team. He also helped give this team back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 2010 and 2011.
Altmyer's good demeanor and competitive drive have helped make him a fan favorite from his first snap to the final whistle against Northwestern.