Bret Bielema carried mixed emotions, despite the Week 12 win over Maryland. The Fighting Illini displayed real courage despite having slim playoff hopes, securing a 24–6 victory. However, the win also signaled that Bielema is nearing the final games he’ll get to coach QB Luke Altmyer in an Illinois jersey.

The quarterback is expected to be drafted to the NFL next season, after being one of the best-performing QBs in the country this season. This news is hard for Bret Bielema to swallow, but he asserts that he is doing his best to help Altmeyer in the next stage of his career.

“ During the bye week, I was working my tail off as hard as I humanly can to get Luke into an all-star game. He doesn’t need to know that. I told him and brought him in. I’m so excited, not just about what he ca

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