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    CHAMPAIGN, Ill. –  Illinois quarterback  Luke Altmyer  has been named to the preseason watch list for the 89 th  Maxwell Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday. Altmyer is one of 47 quarterbacks, and one of 14 offensive standouts from the Big Ten on the 80-player list. MAXWELL AWARD The Maxwell Award has been presented annually to the College Player of the Year since 1937 and is named in honor of Robert "Tiny" Maxwell, who was a former standout at Swarthmore College and a renowned sportswriter and football official. Maxwell Award Website Last three winners: 2024: Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State 2023: Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington 2022: Caleb Williams, QB, USC LUKE ALTMYER 2025 Phil Steele Preseason All-Big Ten Second Team 2025 Athlon Preseason All-Big Ten Third Team 2025 Big Ten Preseason Honors 2025 Wooden Citizen Cup nominee 2024 All-Big Ten Honorable Mention Leads the nation with five career game-winning drives in the final minute/...