Luke Altmyer (5 TDs) Helps Illinois Snap Skid with Rutgers Rout

Luke Altmyer throws 4 TD passes in Illini rout of Rutgers

CHAMPAIGN — Luke Altmyer threw for 235 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 88 yards and a TD to lead Illinois to a 35-13 victory Saturday over Rutgers.Altmyer completed 19 of 31 passes as the Illini (6-3, 3-3 Big Ten) ended a two-game losing streak and became bowl-eligible in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2010-11.“I put us as good as any 6-3 team out there. That doesn’t mean anything, but I like this team," said Illinois coach …

Luke Altmyer (5 TDs) helps Illinois snap skid with Rutgers rout

Luke Altmyer passed for four touchdowns and ran for another, and Gabe Jacas had two sacks as Illinois routed visiting Rutgers 35-13 on Saturday in Champaign, Ill., stopping a two-game losing streak.