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Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/former-illinois-football-quarterback-has-the-blueprint-for-detroit-lions-qb-luke-altmyerWriting IllinienFormer Illinois football quarterback has the blueprint for Detroit Lions QB Luke AltmyerLuke Altmyer,illinois football,Tommy DeVito,Illinois fighting illini,NFL,Detroit Lions,College Football2026-08-11T13:18:23Z2026-08-11T13:23:42Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6671,h_3752,x_0,y_30/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kzrfvb4xdzatwb9hd4.jpgAug 2, 2026; Allen Park, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer (2) throws a pass during Detroit Lions training camp at Meijer Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Paul Barnick-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/3-illinois-freshmen-who-are-poised-to-make-an-impact-on-the-football-field-in-2026Writing Illinien3 Illinois freshmen who are poised to make an impact on the football field in 2026illinois football,Illinois fighting illini,college football,Nas Rankin,Nick Hankins Jr.,Champ Smith2026-08-11T09:52:14Z2026-08-11T09:55:21Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3149,h_1771,x_0,y_2953/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kzr3qq55s4kkesjs0n.jpgSep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team down the Illini Walk before an NCAA game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. 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