Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer threw for four touchdowns in Thursday's victory against Eastern Illinois
By halftime, it was nothing more than a tune-up. The Illini were well on the way to grabbing a three-touchdown lead on the way to a 45-0 victory against Eastern Illinois Thursday.
Receiver Pat Bryant delivered the clinching blow when he caught a 28-yard touchdown pass from Luke Altmyer to make it 24-0. The drive was set up by an interception by defensive back Torrie Cox.
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