Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. Objective For QB Luke Altmyer in 2024 Opener: “Play Confidently”

Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. thinks the first exam for quarterback Luke Altmyer in the 2024 season against Eastern Illinois will be a test of confidence. 

Matt Stevens, IlliniGuys Staff Writer

August 26, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In almost every way, Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. has acknowledged all the talk of preseason camp about the development of the Illini’s starting quarterback is nothing more than just that - talk . . .

 

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