Category: college football
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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.
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Fresh Faces: Connections at Southern Illinois help transfer DL feel right at home
New Southern Illinois defensive lineman Ibrahim “Abe” Sanogo found two old faces when he arrived on his recruiting visit in Carbondale this spring.
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Moving the Chains with … Southern Illinois offensive lineman Derek Harden Jr.
Derek Harden Jr. loves playing right guard for Southern Illinois and is also a big fan of cologne. He talks about it in our Moving the Chains Q&A.
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D-line coaching duo has ‘changed the game’ for Southern Illinois on defensive front
The addition of a second defensive line coach this off-season “has changed the game” for Southern Illinois up front.
