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After shooting ‘from the hip,’ safety Vecchiarelli producing for EIU defense

Eastern Illinois enters Ohio Valley Conference play with three straight losses to a pair of highly ranked FCS teams and FBS Minnesota of the Big Ten.
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Bye week evaluation: Redbirds regroup after early conference stumbles

After a 4-0 start to the season, Illinois State has lost its first two Missouri Valley Football Conference games. Following their bye week, the Redbirds play at 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at rival Southern Illinois.
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Defensive turnaround an encouraging sign for Western Illinois as bye week arrives

The Western Illinois defense ranks third in the nation in total defense this fall, a far cry from just two seasons ago in Macomb.
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‘We weren’t good enough’: Offensive struggles too much for SIU to overcome

The Southern Illinois offense endured a number of struggles in Saturday’s home loss to Youngstown State.
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Ruffled Redbirds enter bye week reeling from consecutive conference losses

After winning its first four games, Illinois State has opened Missouri Valley Football Conference play with two losses.
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Redbird rewind: Game-changing plays spark South Dakota State past ISU

Illinois State lost its second straight Missouri Valley Football Conference game Saturday night in Normal.
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Saluki rewind: Second-half struggles cause Southern Illinois to stumble against YSU

Southern Illinois sputtered through the second half Saturday in Carbondale, dropping a 28-16 decision to Youngstown State.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western rallies late to stun Tennessee State

Western Illinois scored 17 fourth-quarter points to upend visiting Tennessee State, 28-21, Saturday at Hanson Field.
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Cougar rewind: Third-ranked Tarleton’s scoring splurge subdues Chicago State

Chicago State opened the scoring Saturday against No. 3 Tarleton State, then gave up 49 unanswered points in a 56-21 loss.
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Boals, Redbirds seek bounceback victory as No. 2 South Dakota State visits Normal

Illinois State, South Dakota State meet in Top 10 at 6 pm. Saturday at Hancock Stadium.