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Illinois State seeks strong start against NAIA opponent in Saturday’s home opener
Coming off its national runner-up finish last year, Illinois State opens its 2026 season hosting St. Francis, a Joliet-based NAIA program.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Western Illinois DL Keyshawn Harrington-McKinney
Keyshawn Harrington-McKinney shares his preference for talking on the phone rather than texting as well as his affection for calming pregame music and Disney movies in our weekly Moving the Chains Q&A.
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Chicago State hosts neighboring Roosevelt for first-ever game in school history
Chicago State will play its first-ever game as the state’s fifth FCS program Saturday in Bridgeview against D-II Roosevelt University.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western shakes off slow start, steamrolls NAIA Northwestern
Behind transfer QB Kennedy McGill and a game-shifting defensive score from safety Lebron Morgan, Western Illinois roared to a 65-14 season-opening win Thursday.
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Panther rewind: EIU rushes past Murray State to grab season-opening victory
Charles Kellom rushed for a career-high 171 yards and three touchdowns as Eastern Illinois grabbed a 28-14 win at Murray State.
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Saluki rewind: QB Williams hurt in SIU loss at FCS newcomer West Florida
FCS newcomer West Florida knocked off No. 16 Southern Illinois in the season opener for both teams Thursday night in Pensacola.
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Western Illinois carries good vibes from 2025 finish into Thursday’s season opener
After winning three of its last four games in 2025, Western Illinois carries plenty of carries into this season, which begins Thursday against NAIA Northwestern College.
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Fresh Faces: ‘Freaky’ transfer tight end Hargro embraces WIU playmaker, big brother roles
David Hargro wasn’t thrilled about moving to tight end. When he did, his production blossomed and he earned a Division I opportunity at Western Illinois.
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Williams, No. 16 SIU begin next chapter as Salukis kick off at FCS newcomer West Florida
Southern Illinois quarterback D.J. Williams will take his first step in his continued growth when the Salukis open their season Thursday night at FCS rookie West Florida.
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Eastern Illinois offense squarely in the spotlight for season opener at Murray State
Following consecutive 3-9 seasons, Eastern Illinois seeks a strong start in its non-conference season opener at Murray State.
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