Category: Eastern Illinois
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All-conference LB Tolbert leaves Eastern Illinois for second time in the past year
Elijawah Tolbert, the Eastern Illinois Panthers’ leading tackler through four games, was not in uniform during Saturday’s EIU-Lindenwood game.
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Panther rewind: Second-half explosion lifts Lindenwood over Eastern Illinois
Lion receiver Jeff Caldwell’s four touchdown receptions led the Lindenwood rally.
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Healthy Drakeford making an impact for Eastern as Big South-OVC play arrives
Safety Kaelin Drakeford, playing with a healthy shoulder this fall, has made an impact on EIU’s defense.
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Nationally ranked Illinois State hosts Eastern Illinois in rivalry showdown
Brock Spack’s Redbirds entertain Chris WIlkerson’s Panthers in the annual Mid-America Classic trophy game Saturday at Hancock Stadium in Normal.
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Illinois FCS coaches cope as early-season injuries continue to mount
Injuries have been a part of football since the game began over 150 years ago. However, they have seemed to hit even harder in the first three weeks of this season than in recent memory.
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Panther rewind: Promising 1st half morphs into defeat at Evanston’s lakeside field
Eastern Illinois dropped a 31-7 non-conference game at Northwestern, suffering its second loss to a Big Ten Conference opponent this season.
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From Melbourne to Charleston: Australian punter’s family enjoys EIU football, community during U.S. trip
EIU punter Jacob Horvath’s parents and aunt will see their third game of the season Saturday during a nearly month-long trip from Australia.
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Eastern Illinois squares off with second Big Ten opponent this season
Both EIU and Northwestern carry 1-1 records into Saturday’s game at NU’s temporary lakeside field.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois offensive tackle Nic DiSanto
Eastern Illinois offensive tackle Nic DiSanto shares his best hockey memories, things to love about Michigan and more in our Moving the Chains Q&A.
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EIU multi-position athlete Gipson finds a home, emerges in starring receiver role
Terrance Gipson has played many positions in his time at Eastern Illinois. He starred at one Saturday night at Charleston’s O’Brien Field.
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