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Redbird rewind: Resilient Illinois State upends No. 3 Youngstown State for biggest win of season

Illinois State QB Beckham Pellant’s 2-yard touchdown run gave the Redbirds a 34-33 upset of No. 3 Youngstown State on a rainy Saturday.
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Leatherneck rewind: Buckner, Western hammer Gardner-Webb to set up crucial finale for potential OVC title, playoff spot

Western Illinois cashed in on five turnovers — two forced by linebacker Justin Buckner — in a 45-7 win Saturday against Gardner-Webb.
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Saluki rewind: South Dakota State uses speedy start to sprint past Southern

Southern Illinois fell behind early and never recovered Saturday, giving up more than 600 yards in a 52-16 loss to No. 4 South Dakota State.
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Panther rewind: Lackluster offense, late Tennessee State touchdown spell Eastern defeat

A late touchdown by Tennessee State gave the Tigers a 13-12 win against Eastern Illinois Saturday at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium.
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Cougar rewind: Defense, QB Tiberi shine in Chicago State’s shutout win in home finale

Chicago State recorded its first shutout Saturday, beating Virginia University Lynchburg, 45-0, in the Cougars’ final home game.
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Illinois FCS Notebook: McGill runs into record books as ‘Necks chase OVC title

Western Illinois quarterback Kennedy McGill is demolishing records as the Leathernecks are chasing an Ohio Valley Conference title.
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With ‘historic’ QB McGill in a leading role, Western takes aim at OVC title, playoffs

A bruising runner with an accurate arm, Western Illinois quarterback Kennedy McGill has made an impact on and off the field for the Leathernecks.
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Back to speed and breaking out, Redbird WR Gary primed for another big stage

The return of outside receiver Mar’Quan Gary boosts Illinois State’s offense as the Redbirds face No. 3 Youngstown State Saturday in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
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Do-it-all Southern Illinois DL Sanogo takes pride in providing Salukis with versatility

SIU defensive lineman Ibrahim “Abe” Sanogo takes pride in his versatile skills on the field. He leads the team in sacks and tackles for loss.
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Moving the Chains with … Southern Illinois running back Quade Chatmon

Despite growing up in the Kansas City area, Southern Illinois running back Quade Chatmon isn’t a fan of the Chiefs. But he’s a big fan of Kansas City barbecue.