Illinois gets on the field on Saturday afternoon for its annual spring game at 2 p.m. ET
Illinois will give their fans a look at the new team on Saturday when they take the field for their annual spring game. One of the key battles heading into spring is the quarterback. Coach Bret Bielema has continued to be impressed with his quarterback room, “I thought offensively, especially at quarterback with Luke, Donovan, Kirkland and Trey, all four of those guys did some really good things.” said Bielema. Luke Altmyer showed flashes of being a really good quarterback in 2023, and the Illini staff is working hard to maximize his potential in 2024. The staff carries a lot of trust in #9, and believes he is potentially in for a big season in 2024. Bielema has continued to brag on the growth of Donovan Leary as well. The Sophomore has patiently waited for his chance in an Illinois Football uniform, and this staff is high on his future. It does not seem that any kind of quarterback battle is in play, however, Leary can be a very solid go-to option if needed according to a press release.
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Game Date: April 19, 2024
Game Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: Big Ten Network
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The Fighting Illini had a great 2023 season, but struggled in 2024 and missed a bowl game. They went just 5-7 after starting the year with four losses in their first six.
It was Bret Bielema’s second year with the Fighting Illini and he is hoping his third year will be a bounce-back season.
The schedule for the upcoming season starts with a tough game against Kansas and will also include a four-game stretch that has Penn Stae, Michigan and Oregon on the schedule.
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