There’s no need to sugarcoat it: Luke Altmyer played extremely poorly on Saturday against Penn State.
He knows it, the coaching staff knows it, and everyone around the program knows it.
Altmyer went just 15-for-28 passing for 163 yards and four interceptions in the 30-13 loss. It was a performance that the Illini couldn’t afford, but also one that’s a part of the learning process for a young quarterback.
After a tough 3-week stretch to begin the season that saw Illinois face three opponents that currently sit a combined 8-1, the Illini may finally get some relief this week.