A duo of Illinois seniors — quarterback Luke Altmyer and outside linebacker Gabe Jacas — was named to the Big Ten Preseason Honors List. This is the first time two Illinois athletes made the list. It is also the first time an Illini has appeared on the list since 2023.
Altmyer and Jacas were among the 15 athletes on the list. The duo was also at Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas earlier this week.
The honored duo aided the Illini to a superb season, with the cherry on top being a bowl game victory.
Last season, Altmyer threw for more than 2,700 yards and more than 20 touchdowns. His efforts were at the forefront of the Illini’s success in 2024.
Jacas had eight sacks and more than 70 tackles in the 2024 season. He is a projected All-American.
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Fans can catch Altmyer and Jacas back at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 29.
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