Luke Altmyer (born October 22, 2002) is an

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for the

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. He previously played at Ole Miss.

Early years

Altmyer's hometown is

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and he attended

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. In Altmyer's high school career he completed 454 of his 659 passes for 5,523 yards and 63 touchdowns to ten interceptions. Altmyer also rushed for eight yards and six touchdowns. Altmyer committed to play

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at Ole Miss over schools such as

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, and

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College career

Ole Miss

In the 2022 Sugar Bowl, Altmyer came in the game after starting quarterback

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went down with an injury. Altmyer went 15 for 28 for 174 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, as the Rebels lost to Baylor 21–7. Altmyer finished the 2021 season going 20 for 37 on his passes for 192 yards and a touchdown to two interceptions. Altmyer got his first career start in a week two matchup against

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. In the game, Altmyer completed six of his 13 passes for 90 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground, but Altmyer exited the game in the second quarter with an injury. Altmyer finished the 2022 season going eight for 17 on his passing attempts for 125 yards and two touchdowns with one interception, while also adding a rushing touchdown. After the season, Altmyer announced his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Illinois

Altmyer decided to transfer to

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to continue his college career. Altmyer was announced as the Illinois starting quarterback for their week one game.

References

External links

Illinois Fighting Illini bioOle Miss Rebels bio
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