Paul Banks

1 week ago | ravenswire.usatoday.com | Paul Banks

If there is one thing the Baltimore Ravens need to improve upon from last season, it's defending the pass. The Ravens were the penultimate pass defense last season, as they finished next to last in pass yards allowed with 4,150. Only the Jacksonville Jaguars were worse, as they gave up 4,375. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta rolled up his sleeves this offseason and worked hard on strengthening his secondary.

1 week ago | ravenswire.usatoday.com | Paul Banks

It was officially "Illini Night" at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, as the Chicago Cubs defeated division rival Milwaukee 5-3. As part of the festivities, Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer got to have a very "how cool was that?!" moment- singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" alongside his head coach, Bret Bielema, during the seventh inning stretch. Before the baseball game, Altmyer met with the media at a Wrigley Field adjacent pub, and talked some football.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Paul Banks

It was officially "Illini Night" at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, as the Chicago Cubs defeated division rival Milwaukee 5-3. As part of the festivities, Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer got to have a very "how cool was that?!" moment- singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" alongside his head coach, Bret Bielema, during the seventh inning stretch. Before the baseball game, Altmyer met with the media at a Wrigley Field adjacent pub, and talked some football.

1 week ago | draftwire.usatoday.com | Paul Banks

If you look at national college football starting quarterback power rankings, you'll often see Illinois Fighting Illini signal caller Luke Altmyer near the top. Among Big Ten QB1s, Altmyer is the highest tier of power rankings. However, if you look at NFL Draft prospect rankings for 2026, you won't often see Altmyer's name. This, despite all that he's accomplished at the collegiate level thus far. Altmyer has another chance this year at Illinois to get his name into the draft prospect conversation.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Paul Banks

If you look at national college football starting quarterback power rankings, you'll often see Illinois Fighting Illini signal caller Luke Altmyer near the top. Among Big Ten QB1s, Altmyer is the highest tier of power rankings. However, if you look at NFL Draft prospect rankings for 2026, you won't often see Altmyer's name. This, despite all that he's accomplished at the collegiate level thus far. Altmyer has another chance this year at Illinois to get his name into the draft prospect conversation.