Category: college football
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Leatherneck rewind: Western leans on defense to break 5-game losing streak

Western Illinois used a strong defensive effort Saturday to break a five-game losing streak with a 17-16 victory against Tennessee State.
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Preparation creates confidence for Southern Illinois linebacker Fiegel

Southern Illinois linebacker Ben Fiegel has long relied on preparation to help him on the football field. He had 12 tackles last week against North Dakota.
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Former prep QB Williams enjoying career year at tight end for Western Illinois

A former high school quarterback, Alex Williams is enjoying the best season of his career at tight end this fall for Western Illinois.
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Moving the Chains with … Southern Illinois defensive end Donnie Wingate

Southern Illinois defensive end Donnie Wingate has experience plenty of big moments on the football field. Away from the field, one of his biggest moments was becoming a big brother.
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Leatherneck rewind: Double-digit lead vanishes again late for Western Illinois

Western Illinois saw a double-digit second-half lead vanish Saturday in a 29-24 homecoming loss to Charleston Southern.
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Saluki rewind: ‘Inexcusable’ first half dooms Southern Illinois in loss to North Dakota

Two turnovers and less than a140 yards of offense in the first half doomed No. 12 Southern Illinois in a 38-19 loss to No. 9/11 North Dakota.
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Panther rewind: Southeast Missouri breezes past error-plagued EIU

Six turnovers proved costly as Eastern Illinois lost its second straight OVC-Big South game this season.
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Return to safety brings out the best in well-rounded Southern Illinois senior Parson

Senior safety Cejai Parson is back at his old position this fall for Southern Illinois and is the team’s second-leading tackler.
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From scout team to Saturdays: Western’s Bonner barges way into gameday reps

Western Illinois freshman Aa’zoriyon Bonner’s speed and big plays on scout team have earned him a role on special teams and defense this fall.
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Moving the Chains with … Western Illinois offensive lineman James Durand

Western Illinois offensive lineman James Durand explains his love for the outdoors, off-roading in the desert and his favorite Mexican restaurant in our Moving the Chains Q&A.