Category: college football
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Make believe or not, the EIU-WIU rivalry was once a featured ESPN attraction
On Oct. 26, 1985, EIU staged a “Make Believe We Are On National Television and Banner Contest Day” that drew nationwide attention.
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With new receivers all around, Eastern Illinois QB Holley on pace for historic season
Despite his team’s 1-7 record, Eastern Illinois QB Pierce Holley is on pace to join Sean Payton, Tony Romo and Jimmy Garoppolo as 3,000-yard passers in a season.
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QB Lindauer’s comeback sparks ‘awesome’ reaction from SIU coaches, teammates
Michael Lindauer’s first career touchdown pass last weekend ignited a wave of emotions on the Southern Illinois sideline.
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Passing game’s success puts Western Illinois offense in elite company
Quarterback Nate Lamb has helped rev up with Western Illinois passing attack, which featured a school-record 564 yards Saturday at Lindendwood.
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Leatherneck rewind: Late turnovers doom Western on record-setting offensive day
Three fourth-quarter turnovers doomed Western Illinois on Saturday in a 42-38 loss to Lindenwood, despite a big offensive performance.
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Saluki rewind: Second-half swoon sends Southern Illinois to fifth loss in a row
Southern Illinois surrendered a 17-point halftime lead Saturday against Indiana State, losing 20-17 and extending its streak to five losses in a row.
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From Miami to Macomb: Henry catches on as key weapon in Western offense
Wide receiver Matt Henry, who came to Western Illinois in January from a Division II school, is producing big numbers for the Leathernecks.
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‘Every game is a playoff game’ for Illinois State as Redbirds try to end FCS postseason drought
Illinois State hasn’t been to the FCS playoffs since 2019. That can all change with a strong November push, says coach Brock Spack.
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Moving the Chains with … Western Illinois wide receiver Eli Aragon
Western Illinois wide receiver Eli Aragon enjoys views of the ocean in his hometown of Oxnard, Calif. He talks about fun, football, food and family in our Q&A interview.
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Illinois State offense erases slow start with best passing numbers since 2019
The Illinois State offense showed off its potent passing game Saturday, throwing for its most yards in a single game since 2019.
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