Category: Eastern Illinois
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Could Chicago State become the state’s fifth FCS program?

The Cougars’ athletic department is convening an exploratory committee to explore the addition of what would be Chicago’s first Division I football program on the city’s South Side.
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Illinois FCS fun-size facts: Hall of famers, big play gamers & national media framers

Since August, this website has published 193 stories (and a total of 139,000 words) about the four Illinois FCS programs.
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Early signing day ’22: Eastern Illinois ‘thrilled’ about adding state champion QB

The Panthers are also excited about versatile athletic added players.
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Early signing day ’22: EIU emphasizes size & athleticism; welcomes back key receiver

Eastern alum Chris Wilkerson enters his second year at the Panther helm.
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Early signing day ’22: Key returnee, WR class provide more weapons for SIU offense

The return of standout wide receiver D’Ante Cox and seven new wideouts in the early signing class provide more weapons for SIU’s offense.
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With early signing period approaching, Illinois FCS focused on building rosters

This year’s early signing date provides programs opportunities to add both transfers and prep players.
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Six-game OVC/Big South schedule kicks off in October 2023 for Eastern Illinois

Eastern Illinois will kick off its six-game conference schedule Oct. 7, 2023 as part of the Ohio Valley Conference/Big South scheduling alliance.
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Transfer portal continues to keep Illinois FCS programs in flux

Like nearly anything, player “free agency” has both positive and negative aspects.
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Five burning questions for 2023: Eastern Illinois Panthers edition

A six-game losing streak to end the season muted a 2-3 start by the Eastern Illinois football team. What questions face the Panthers this off-season?
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Eastern recap: Panthers complete year one under head coach & alum Wilkerson

EIU doubled its win total from a season ago, yet still has much progress to make.