Category: college football
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Salukis seek to sharpen pass defense as MVFC portion of schedule kicks off
Southern Illinois has faced three nationally ranked quarterbacks in its first four games. The Salukis rank 122nd in pass defense among FCS teams.
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Leatherneck rewind: First-half momentum fizzles for Western in loss to rival ISU
Western Illinois saw its first-half momentum fade away quickly Saturday in a 51-34 loss to Illinois State in Normal.
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From Melbourne to Charleston: Australian punter’s family enjoys EIU football, community during U.S. trip
EIU punter Jacob Horvath’s parents and aunt will see their third game of the season Saturday during a nearly month-long trip from Australia.
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No longer just ‘a kickoff guy,’ Western Illinois kicker Chadha finds his groove
At two previous schools, Antonio Chadha was just “a kickoff guy.” The Western Illinois kicker has found his groove this season.
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Illinois State walk-on receiver Lord catching on quickly for Redbirds
Walk-on freshman Dylan Lord leads Illinois State through two games with nine receptions and 81 receiving yards.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois offensive tackle Nic DiSanto
Eastern Illinois offensive tackle Nic DiSanto shares his best hockey memories, things to love about Michigan and more in our Moving the Chains Q&A.
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Panther rewind: Defense creates four turnovers as Eastern knocks off Indiana State in home opener
Eastern Illinois collected four turnovers against Indiana State in the Panthers’ 27-20 home-opening win.
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Leatherneck rewind: Indiana’s hot start quickly turns lights out on Western Illinois
Western Illinois allowed Indiana to break a school scoring record Friday night in a 77-3 loss to the Big Ten’s Hoosiers.
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Illinois State defensive ‘thumper’ Jackson fit in just fine on big opening day stage
Illinois State safety Keondre Jackson “looked like he belonged” last weekend against Big Ten Conference member Iowa.
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WIU receiver Duncan ‘happy to have a chance’ at college football after car crash
Western Illinois wide receiver Tristin Duncan survived a serious car crash in high school and is now a starter for the Leathernecks.
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