Category: college football
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Western TE Lanier enjoys playmaking role in Leathernecks’ potent offensive attack
Western Illinois tight end Brandon Lanier has a career-high 24 catches this fall for the potent Leathernecks’ offense.
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Moving the Chains with … Western Illinois offensive lineman Isaiah Foote
Western Illinois offensive lineman Isaiah Foote is from the East Coast, but he has fit right in at his new school thanks to plenty of camo in his wardrobe.
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Panther rewind: Eastern pulls out overtime victory in ‘EIU way’ on second-chance FG
On a sluggish offensive day, Eastern Illinois pulled out an overtime win thanks to a stout defense and a second chance field goal.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western stumbles late in shootout with No. 12 Southeast Missouri
Western Illinois piled up nearly 600 yards Saturday but lost three turnovers in the fourth quarter in a 54-45 loss to Southeast Missouri.
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As Illinois State’s ‘Swiss Army knife’ on O-line, Gudaitis finds a good fit at center
Ryan Gudaitis has played in every spot along the Illinois State offensive line during his career. This season, he’s found a good fit at center.
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Versatile Western Illinois RB Smith enjoys growth as receiver, in pass protection
Western Illinois RB Cameren Smith is the leading rusher for the Leathernecks this fall. His biggest growth has come as a blocker and receiver.
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Playoffs would be ‘a big thing’ for Redbirds, who try not to think ahead with 2 games left
Illinois State is in prime position to make the playoffs for the first time since 2019, but the Redbirds are being cautious not to think ahead.
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Illinois State’s defense showing off its stingy side deep in own territory
The Illinois State defense was especially stingy deep in its own territory Saturday, allowing 50 yards on 23 plays inside the ISU 30.
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Redbird rewind: Lengthy drive ignites Illinois State offense on way to 3rd consecutive win
Illinois State started the second half with a 20-play scoring drive that helped put Northern Iowa away, 31-9.
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Southern LB Roth embraces new role, appreciates not being ‘overnight’ success
Southern Illinois linebacker Shane Roth — the Salukis’ former Special Teams Player of the Year — has a career-high 24 tackles this season as part of the linebacker rotation.
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