Category: college football
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Western’s Richardson catches on quickly as ball-hawking cornerback in secondary
Western Illinois cornerback Justin Richardson has impressed coaches with his ball skills this season for the Leathernecks.
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Southern Illinois sees encouraging signs of defensive turnaround this season
Southern Illinois gave up 126 yards rushing Saturday to Purdue’s Devin Mockobee, but did not allow a run longer than 12 yards.
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Saluki rewind: Hot start fades away in Southern’s loss to FBS Boilermakers
SIU struck early Saturday before Purdue responded with 27 unanswered points in the Boilermakers’ 34-17 victory.
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Panther rewind: EIU sputters early again, stumbles through loss at Indiana State
Eastern Illinois endured sacks, penalties, ejections and plenty of missteps Saturday in a 38-14 loss at Indiana State.
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DE Robles translates highlight reel in fall camp to sack in Eastern Illinois debut
Samuel Robles had a sack in his first Division I game for Eastern Illinois and has quickly made an impact on a new-look defensive line.
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A catch, then a kiss: Western Illinois WR Davis honors late mother after big play vs. Illini
Western Illinois wide receiver Demari Davis honored his late mother after an impressive reception vs. Illinois last week.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois WR DeAirious Smith
Eastern Illinois WR DeAirious Smith talks about why he enjoys fishing, the impact of his position coach and who would make the best boxer on EIU’s team.
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EIU halftime message helped Panthers practice poise, respond with big 2nd half
Eastern Illinois head coach Chris Wilkerson credited his team with displaying poise in the face of adversity in Thursday’s victory.
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Saluki rewind: Eager Williams shines bright in return to field as SIU starting QB
Quarterback D.J. Williams threw for three touchdowns and ran for another in his return to the field Saturday in SIU’s 49-3 season-opening win.
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Leatherneck rewind: No. 12 Illini lean on physicality to hold down Western Illinois
FBS Illinois used its physical offensive line and menacing defensive front Friday to defeat Western Illinois, 52-3.
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