CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Fighting Illini football program named six captains for the 2025 football season: Luke Altmyer, Tanner Arkin, Gabe Jacas, Josh Kreutz, Dylan Rosiek, and Miles Scott. The six captains were determined by a team vote.
QB Luke AltmyerÂ
Altmyer will serve as a team captain for the first time in his career. One of the top returning quarterbacks in the nation, Altmyer threw for 2,717 yards and 22 touchdowns last season, while leading Illinois to its first 10-win season since 2001.
TE Tanner Arkin
Arkin was named a team captain for the second consecutive season. A Mackey Award watch list selection, Arkin enters his senior season with five touchdowns during his first two seasons in Champaign.Â
OLB Gabe Jacas
Jacas will serve as a team captain for the first time in his career. The senior is a preseason All-American by numerous outlets and one of the top returning defenders in all of college football.Â
C Josh Kreutz
Kreutz was named a team captain for the second consecutive season. Kreutz anchors the Fighting Illini offensive line, returning for his third season as the team's starting center in 2025 after earning two straight All-Big Ten selections.Â
LB Dylan Rosiek
Rosiek was named a team captain for the second consecutive season. He is a two-time All-Big Ten selection and enters his third season as the team's starting middle linebacker after earning two straight All-Big Ten selections.Â
DB Miles Scott
Scott was named a team captain for the second consecutive season. The senior has started 24 games at free safety over the last two seasons, totaling 118 tackles, two interceptions, and two touchdowns.
