Category: Eastern Illinois
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Lessons from East Lansing: New Eastern Illinois QB grew up with 1st-hand look at Spartans

Eastern Illinois transfer QB Jeremiah Salem learned valuable lessons growing up from players his father, Brad, coached at Michigan State.
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Well-traveled transfer TE Herrera ready to settle into ‘explosive’ Illinois State offense

Former Eastern Illinois tight end Alex Herrera has joined the Illinois State roster after a career year last season for the Panthers. He is one of five mid-year additions for ISU.
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Five burning questions for 2026: Eastern Illinois Panthers

How to create more offensive output is one of five burning questions for Eastern Illinois heading into 2026.
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Season recap capsule 2025: Eastern Illinois Panthers

A promising start to its conference season was obliterated by a seven-game losing streak that looms over the Eastern Illinois offseason.
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Sped-up transfer portal certain to open with a flurry of activity for Illinois FCS teams

Speed dating. Musical chairs. The Wild West. Whatever description you prefer, today (Jan. 2) marks a drastic change in the Division I football transfer portal window.
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December signing period 2025: Big bodies up front dominate Eastern Illinois additions

Three big-bodied offensive linemen were part of the Eastern Illinois December recruiting class that the team announced Wednesday.
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Panther rewind: FBS No. 10 Alabama shuts out Eastern Illinois in season finale

Eastern Illinois lost its seventh straight game to close out the 2025 season.
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Eastern linebacker Nickson returns to hometown for season finale at FBS Alabama

Eastern Illinois junior linebacker Ju’Wuan Nickson, who played at Tuscaloosa Hillcrest High School, will return to his hometown when the Panthers (3-8) visit Bryant-Denny Stadium against FBS Alabama (8-2).
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Panther rewind: Eastern’s offensive struggles continue in sixth consecutive loss

Eastern Illinois managed just one touchdown Saturday on offense, losing 42-12 to Lindenwood for the Panthers’ sixth loss in a row.
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Versatile Eastern Illinois TE Herrera giving opposing defenses plenty to think about

Eastern Illinois tight end Alex Herrera was used all over the field last weekend against Tennessee Tech, and he enjoyed a career day.