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  • Rivalry rekindled: East will again meet West when Leathernecks join Ohio Valley Conference football in ’24

    Rivalry rekindled: East will again meet West when Leathernecks join Ohio Valley Conference football in ’24

    After meeting just three times in the last 21 years, Eastern Illinois and Western Illinois will renew their rivalry when WIU joins the Ohio Valley Conference football in 2024.

    May 24, 2023
  • What do Western Illinois football alumni think of the Leathernecks’ move to the Ohio Valley Conference? We asked.

    What do Western Illinois football alumni think of the Leathernecks’ move to the Ohio Valley Conference? We asked.

    Western Illinois football alumni react to the Leathernecks’ move to the Ohio Valley Conference.

    May 20, 2023
  • Road to Ohio Valley Conference includes less travel and budget strain for WIU

    Road to Ohio Valley Conference includes less travel and budget strain for WIU

    Travel in the Ohio Valley Conference for Western Illinois will be less of a concern than in the eight-state Missouri Valley Football Conference.

    May 19, 2023
  • Younger brother of Boston Celtics star at home in Macomb as WIU linebacker

    Younger brother of Boston Celtics star at home in Macomb as WIU linebacker

    Western Illinois linebacker Jaycob Tatum will be watching his older brother, Jayson, closely during Game 7 of Boston’s playoff series with Philadelphia.

    May 14, 2023
  • Western Illinois announces football move from MVFC to Ohio Valley starting in 2024

    Western Illinois announces football move from MVFC to Ohio Valley starting in 2024

    Western Illinois is leaving the Missouri Valley Football Conference to join the Ohio Valley — and Eastern Illinois — starting with the 2024 season.

    May 12, 2023
  • Veteran Southern Illinois DB P.J. Jules continues learning, growing, making plays

    Veteran Southern Illinois DB P.J. Jules continues learning, growing, making plays

    Veteran Southern Illinois defensive back P.J. Jules led the team in tackles and pass breakups a year ago, but is ready to do more.

    May 8, 2023
  • Retooled Southern Illinois still features solid returning offensive production

    Retooled Southern Illinois still features solid returning offensive production

    After seeing its two-year postseason string broken, the Saluki offense is focused on finishing games and returning to the FCS playoffs.

    May 1, 2023
  • Solid line play, return of injured contributors hold keys to EIU defense

    Solid line play, return of injured contributors hold keys to EIU defense

    Newly named coordinator Clay Bignell, in his second year as an Eastern Illinois assistant, now directs the Panther defense.

    April 28, 2023
  • Western Illinois defense puts ‘heavy’ emphasis on slowing down ground game

    Western Illinois defense puts ‘heavy’ emphasis on slowing down ground game

    Western Illinois allowed the most rushing TDs in the nation last season. This spring, they focused on stopping opponents on the ground.

    April 27, 2023
  • Newly approved rules changes draw mixed reviews from Illinois FCS coaches

    Newly approved rules changes draw mixed reviews from Illinois FCS coaches

    “Right now we know statistically the number of possessions approximately per half and per game,” EIU head coach Chris Wilkerson said. “All of a sudden, you’re going to be down a possession or two per half. It makes each possession that much more valuable.”

    April 26, 2023
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