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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois offensive lineman Carson Fichtel

EIU offensive lineman Carson Fichtel’s last name is well known in Charleston. In our Moving the Chains interview, he shares his hobbies, favorite order at a barbecue restaurant and more.
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Recognizing there’s work ahead, Illinois State relishes the challenge of a national championship game return

Illinois State head coach Brock Spack readily accepts the challenge of a return to the FCS national championship game as the 2026 season approaches.
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Chicago State introduces inaugural team, readies for launch of 2026 football season

Chicago State, a first-year FCS program, introduced its inaugural 98-player roster Wednesday at a media day event.
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New Eastern Illinois AD plans to examine space in, around Panthers’ home field

New Eastern Illinois athletic director Mark Wilson said he will be among a group to examine using the space underneath and around EIU’s O’Brien Field differently.
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‘How do you know?’: UT Martin in a familiar place in OVC preseason poll amid shakeup

Like many teams, UT Martin is dealing with a brand-new roster, but the Skyhawks are in a familiar place the Ohio Valley Conference preseason poll.
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Improved Western Illinois targeting ‘bigger things’ this fall

Boosted by winning three of its four final games last season, Western Illinois strives for a significant move up the Ohio Valley Conference standings this fall.
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LB Nickson’s return to Eastern Illinois has defense ready to ‘hit the ground running’

Linebacker Ja’Wuan Nickson, who had 95 tackles a year ago for Eastern Illinois, decided to return for his senior season despite transfer opportunities.
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MVFC notebook: Walter Payton winner Brungard gives YSU defense confidence

Youngstown State QB Beau Brungard is a masterful offensive weapon, but he also provides the YSU defense plenty of confidence.
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Illinois State squarely in national limelight after FCS championship game appearance

Illinois State’s run to within a whisper of a national championship has thrust head coach Brock Spack’s Redbirds squarely back into the limelight.
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Pushing aside last season’s disappointment, Southern Illinois takes aim on playoff berth

That was then. This is now. It’s a slogan that fits Southern Illinois football well as veteran head coach Nick Hill and his players push aside the disappointment of last year’s non-playoff fall into the promise of this season.