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Speaking with SiriusXM Big Ten radio, Bielema
said Altmyer cleared the concussion protocol on Tuesday. The
sophomore sustained the injury toward the end of the Minnesota
game on Nov. 4.
Ball State transfer John Paddock may have made the decision a
little more difficult after leading the game-winning drive
against the Golden Gophers in relief of Altmyer before throwing
for a Memorial Stadium-record 507 yards to go with four
touchdowns against the visiting Indiana Hoosiers in last
Saturday in a 48-45 overtime win.
But Bielema said there was never a doubt about the identity of
his starter if Altmyer were ready.
"He was our starting quarterback before he left (the Minnesota
game), and that's where I see it now," Bielema said on the show.
"The best part that we have is if there's any part of that that
gets gray, we have a guy who has proven he can play and do some
good things. Super excited about both of those guys."
The Fighting Illini (5-5, 3-4 Big Ten) have won three of their
past four games and can clinch bowl eligibility with a win
Saturday in Iowa City, Illinois' final road game of the season.
Altmyer, an Ole Miss transfer, is 175 of 270 for 1,883 yards, 13
touchdowns and 10 interceptions in his first season in
Champaign, Ill.
--Field Level Media
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