Category: Big South-OVC Association
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Illinois FCS transfer tracker: June update
Prairie State Pigskin updates transfer additions for the four Illinois FCS programs.
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How does the House settlement affect Illinois FCS schools? Not well, based on fallout thus far
The recent House v. NCAA settlement resulted in nearly $2.8 billion in damages to be paid over 10 years. According to published reports, that breaks down to approximately $280,000 annually for FCS schools including the four Illinois institutions.
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After ‘whirlwind’ spring, new Eastern Illinois DC settles in for summer stability
After coaching safeties at Eastern Illinois last year, Andrew Strobel takes over the Panther defensive unit.
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Speedy Eastern Illinois RB Fleming adds new dimension to his game this season
EIU redshirt freshman RB Jacarre Fleming has added more than 20 pounds over the past year to his speedy 5-foot, 8-inch frame.
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EIU’s Garza returns from career-threatening neck injury to earn key leadership role
Eastern Illinois linebacker Jesse Garza was one of four players named team captain as the team wrapped up its spring practices.
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Ready and willing: Western players embrace learning new defensive system in spring
New Western Illinois defensive coordinator Landon Fox is encouraged by the willingness of his unit to learn the team’s new scheme.
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Charleston native, EIU alum Hoover back home as Panthers offensive line coach
Eastern Illinois offensive line coach Cole Hoover grew up in Charleston and played for the Panthers.
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Quarterback decision will wait until fall camp, Western Illinois head coach Davis affirms
Redshirt senior Chris Irvin and four other candidates vie for starting nod Aug. 30 against FBS Illinois.
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For Western Illinois defense, ‘it’s our turn’ to follow up offense’s 2024 turnaround
Western Illinois defensive linemen Mayo Bola and Payton Bradford are focused on turning around the defense in 2025.
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With Holley gone, veteran Eastern receivers strive to establish connections with QB candidates
Graduate students D’Airious Smith and Cooper Willman return to lead EIU on and off the field.
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