Category: college football
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After snapping 5-game skid, battered WIU enjoys a much-needed bye week break

Western Illinois welcome a much-needed bye this week after beating Tennessee State to snap a five-game losing streak.
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Versatile D-line newcomer Davis gaining skills, playing time for Eastern Illinois

Eastern Illinois defensive end Knowledge Davis doesn’t say much, but he’s got plenty of people talking about his play this season.
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SIU cornerback McClendon providing big plays as Salukis make FCS playoff push

Southern Illinois cornerback Jeremiah McClendon grabbed his first interception of the season Saturday, but his impact is being felt throughout the defense.
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Saluki rewind: Bounceback victory no surprise to Southern Illinois head coach

Southern Illinois scored 24 first-half points Saturday to beat Northern Iowa and snap a two-game losing streak, 31-17.
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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.