Category: college football
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Leatherneck rewind: Western loses league road opener, finds a spark on offense

Western Illinois allowed more than 600 yards of offense Saturday but found a spark on offense in a 66-20 loss to No. 9 Tennessee Tech.
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Illinois State cornerback Nkuba catches on quickly for sixth-ranked Redbirds

Illinois State cornerback has four interceptions in four games this season and is leading the nation for the sixth-ranked Redbirds.
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Versatile Western Illinois safety Ti’a leans on experience to make impact on field

Western Illinois safety Malini Ti’a has used his versatility and experience to become one of the OVC-Big South’s leading tacklers.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois defensive back Tienne Fridge

Tienne Fridge has played five years of college football but was better growing up at another sport. Learn all about the Eastern Illinois defender in our Q&A.
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Illinois State defensive lineman Harman ruled out for season with ‘lower body injury’

Illinois State defensive lineman Ben Harman, who leads the team in QB hurries, will miss the rest of the season with a “lower body injury.”
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Eastern RB Fleming shines in his moment to help power Panthers’ running game

Eastern Illinois running back Jacarre Fleming rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers’ 31-23 win against Western Illinois.
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Panther rewind: 4th-down conversion boosts Eastern to win in OVC-Big South opener

A fourth-down conversion in the fourth quarter boosted EIU’s confidence and sent the Panthers to a 31-23 victory at Western Illinois.
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Eastern tackles turnover drought with bye week drills, visualization of next big play

The next Eastern Illinois interception will break a nine-game streak without one dating back to October 2024.
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Breakfast meetings help Southern Illinois QB Williams cook up big plays, for starters

Quarterback D.J. Williams has helped Southern Illinois to a 3-1 record thanks to his impressive stats and innovative ideas.
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Southern Illinois WR Davis shines under spotlight of War for the Wheel rivalry … again

For the third season in a row, Southern Illinois WR Vinson Davis III had a big game against rival Southeast Missouri.