Category: college football
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois safety Dillon Conway
Playing football at Eastern Illinois, where his late father Duane played, has allowed EIU safety Dillon Conway to feel “a little closer” to him.
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Panther rewind: Big plays burn Eastern Illinois in loss to Big Ten’s Minnesota
Big plays helped Minnesota roll up nearly 500 yards of offense Thursday night in a 59-7 victory against Eastern Illinois.
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Eastern RB Kellom passes out praise, sweet treats after career-best rushing game
Eastern Illinois running back Charles Kellom handed out plenty of credit — and baked goods — after his big game in the Panthers’ season-opening win.
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Western Illinois safety Kruger’s time arrives with two-interception night in opener
Safety Jake Kruger came to Western Illinois as a walk-on and bided his time before starting and grabbing two interceptions in Thursday’s season opener.
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Cougar rewind: Roosevelt’s 2nd-quarter surge dampens Chicago State’s historic debut
Chicago State launched its football program Saturday in Bridgeview, losing 44-28 to NCAA Division II Roosevelt University.
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Chicago State hosts neighboring Roosevelt for first-ever game in school history
Chicago State will play its first-ever game as the state’s fifth FCS program Saturday in Bridgeview against D-II Roosevelt University.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western shakes off slow start, steamrolls NAIA Northwestern
Behind transfer QB Kennedy McGill and a game-shifting defensive score from safety Lebron Morgan, Western Illinois roared to a 65-14 season-opening win Thursday.
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Western Illinois carries good vibes from 2025 finish into Thursday’s season opener
After winning three of its last four games in 2025, Western Illinois carries plenty of carries into this season, which begins Thursday against NAIA Northwestern College.
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Fresh Faces: ‘Freaky’ transfer tight end Hargro embraces WIU playmaker, big brother roles
David Hargro wasn’t thrilled about moving to tight end. When he did, his production blossomed and he earned a Division I opportunity at Western Illinois.
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Fresh Faces: Illinois State slot receiver Willis enjoys making off-season strides
Illinois State slot receiver Ian Willis thrived during the team’s spring game after spending the 2024 season on the Redbirds’ scout team.
