Honored to be apart of this list. I’ll be back better in 2025. Gods timing❤️

Luke Altmyer on Cole Rusk: He gets open. He makes plays, contested catches. I feel very confident with him on the field. ... Hopefully he's out there more with me because he makes plays. #Illini #B1G #APTop25

The only answer, forever, and no matter the circumstances, is Jesus.

Welcome back Mr. Rusk. First reception. First career touchdown as an Illini.

Let’s keep this going 🧡ILL

It feels good to get your first touchdown as an Illini. See you at Memorial Stadium next week.

Back and better than ever. Kaden Feagin and Cole Rusk named to the Comeback Player of the Year Watch List #CFBComebackPOY | @ComebackPlayrFB

Cole Rusk on his bond with Luke Altmyer: "He's my brother, my best friend." On the encouragement Luke offered during his recovery: "He was always there for me, even at my lowest of lows." @ColeRusk1 @lukealtmyer9

#Illini Cole Rusk has always wanted to play at Illinois, part of his excitement to be back on the field. "I just want to run out to all the fans, that's my dream." He still enjoyed last season despite being sidelined. "I got to see my best friends have so much fun." @ColeRusk1

Smell of grass & the sound of pads.

Who is the best QB in the Big Ten?🤔 https://t.co/btfBp8z31b

#Illini QB Luke Altmyer working with his private QB coach. The interesting element here is the receiver he’s throwing to is Illinois TE Cole Rusk.

Illinois QB @lukealtmyer9 #QBcountry

A breakout candidate for each of CFB’s projected top 25 teams! *BYU’s Keelan Marion transferred to Miami after this graphic was made*

Staying in the Orange and Blue.

NEW: QB Luke Altmyer has announced he's staying at Illinois despite transfer portal rumors🟠 https://t.co/zSy9Wb1lUu

cmon now smh🤣

All Love💚

😂😏😏

Lol.

"Coach B told me on my visit the emphasis that we wanna get kids from the Quad Cities and the western part of the state is very adamant to them" Awesome to have Illini tight end @ColeRusk1 join me today for debut of "Off the Air with Matt Randazzo". Can't wait to see the