- CBS Sports and ESPN both have a "spring questions" feature for top teams. Illinois question is the Archived Message
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on March 11, 2025, 13:57:22, in reply to "College Football Offseason Thread*"
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same on both sites - who is Luke going to throw the ball to? Which makes sense https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/questions-for-each-big-ten-team-in-spring-bryce-underwoods-debut-at-michigan-among-storylines-to-follow/ While having Luke Altmyer and the entire offensive line is a great start on offense, Altmyer still needs receivers to throw to, and Pat Bryant and Zakhari Franklin are gone. Illinois hit the portal to snag Hudson Clement (51/741/5) from West Virginia to fill some of the void but will need in-house options like Hank Beaty, Collin Dixon and Malik Elzy to take a step forward in 2025. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/44096610/2025-college-football-biggest-spring-questions-players-changes 13. Illinois Fighting Illini Who will be quarterback Luke Altmyer's primary passing targets this fall? The exciting thing for Illinois is that its roster and coaching staff don't change dramatically after a season that resulted in 10 wins and a No. 16 AP poll finish. As coach Bret Bielema told me, "The best thing for us is our best players are back." But one position Illinois must replenish is wide receiver, as All-Big Ten standout Pat Bryant and Zakhari Franklin both depart after combining for 1,636 receiving yards and 109 receptions in 2024. Illinois returns Hank Beatty and Collin Dixon, who finished third and fourth on the team in receptions last fall, and also added transfers Hudson Clement (West Virginia) and Justin Bowick (Ball State). Illinois' overall offensive numbers last fall weren't eye-popping, but Altmyer's return under coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. could lead to a spike. -- Rittenberg |
- tvillini March 9, 2025, 11:28:36