Luke Altmyer is excited about being named a team captain on a 2025 Illinois squad that will be attempting to produce back-to-back 10-win seasons for the first time in program history.
By Matt Stevens - IlliniGuys Football Writer/Analyst
August 20, 2025
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
CHAMPAIGN — It may be possible that Luke Altmyer can sense any potential uneasiness amongst Illinois fans about whether their favorite team can have back-to-back successful football seasons for the first time in a generation.
When asked Tuesday by local media, what kind of captain he wants to be on . . .
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